Stephen Loertscher
Biography
Stephen Loertscher is an associate in Baker McKenzie's North America Antitrust & Competition Practice Group, based in the Washington, DC office. Prior to joining the Firm, Stephen served as a Law Clerk for the United States District Court for the District of Delaware, where he worked on complex antitrust and patent litigation involving cutting-edge technology and pharmaceuticals. This experience equipped him with a deep understanding of innovation-driven industries and sharpened his ability to quickly analyze intricate regulatory and technical issues. Stephen brings this insight to his antitrust practice, helping clients navigate competitive challenges in fast-evolving markets.
Practice Focus
Stephen focuses his practice on antitrust litigation and criminal cartel investigations. He assists clients across industries in responding to enforcement actions and investigations brought by the Department of Justice, the Federal Trade Commission, and state attorneys general. His work includes defending against class actions, navigating complex civil and criminal matters, and advising on merger review and broader regulatory compliance.
Representative Legal Matters
- Counsel for Defendant in In re: Concrete and Cement Additives Antitrust Litigation in the Southern District of New York alleging price-fixing claims.
- Counsel for a confidential client in connection with a DOJ criminal antitrust investigation involving alleged price fixing.
- Represents a global fashion company in response to a third-party subpoena issued by a state attorney general in connection with an investigation into alleged monopolistic practices in the fashion retail sector.
- Drafted amicus briefs in high stakes technology litigations including DOJ v. Google and Epic v. Apple on behalf of ACT | The App Association, a global trade association for small and medium-sized technology companies.
- Advised a multinational consumer goods company on global antitrust risk assessment and compliance protocols across North America, EMEA, and LATAM jurisdictions.
- Represented a leading quick service restaurant in an internal investigation into potential antitrust risks in human resources practices, including no-poach concerns.
Professional Associations and Memberships
- American Bar Association - Antitrust Law Section - Member
- Utah State Bar Association - Member
- J. Rueben Clark Law Society - Member
Admissions
- District of Columbia~United States (2025)
- Utah~United States (2024)
Education
- Brigham Young University (JD, cum laude) (2023)
- Utah State University (BA, summa cum laude) (2020)
Languages
- English
- Spanish
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