Bates White expands intellectual leadership with addition of antitrust expert Dr. B. Douglas Bernheim

WASHINGTON, D.C., June 18, 2003—Bates White today expanded its Antitrust Practice and intellectual capital with the addition of antitrust expert Dr. B. Douglas Bernheim as a Partner.

Dr. Bernheim, one of the nation’s premier thought leaders in industrial organization, public finance, and applied econometrics, joined the Antitrust Practice. With more than 20 years of experience, Dr. Bernheim has provided expert testimony in numerous high profile litigation, merger, and regulatory matters on topics including market definition, competitive impact, countervailing efficiencies, predatory pricing, monopolization, antitrust liability, and antitrust damages.

“Doug’s intellectual leadership in antitrust litigation, mergers and acquisitions, and telecommunications will significantly strengthen our Antitrust Practice,” stated Dr. Charles E. Bates, President and Senior Partner. “The Antitrust Practice has enjoyed very successful growth and Doug’s presence in Northern California will continue to enhance our abilities in offering leading expertise to our clients.”

Dr. Bernheim can be reached at 650.725.8732.

About Bates White
Bates White is a national economic consulting firm of more than 150 professionals. Established in 1999, Bates White offers consulting services in economics, finance, and business analytics. Bates White has offices in Washington, D.C., and San Diego, Calif.

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