Eric M. Gaier, PhD
Eric Gaier is a leading economic expert in antitrust, healthcare, and life sciences.
Eric M. Gaier is a founding member of Bates White, where he currently serves on the firm's Board of Directors. He specializes in antitrust and competition, healthcare, and life sciences, bringing recognized industry expertise and creative problem-solving skills to his work. Known for his ability to provide insights based on his deep understanding of industry dynamics, Eric helps clients navigate complex challenges by analyzing economic issues, understanding business drivers, and delivering strategic solutions.
Eric has significant experience applying economic and statistical analyses to a wide range of legal frameworks, including antitrust, False Claims Act (FCA), Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), California Unfair Competition Law (UCL), permanent injunctions, commercial success, and more. His expertise spans critical analyses related to class certification, liability, causation, and damages.
Eric has provided testimony and consulting services for government, law firm, and corporate clients across a variety of industries including health insurance, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, payment cards, retail, technology, commercial aviation, aerospace manufacturing, and defense procurement.
Education
PhD, Economics, Duke University
MA, Economics, Duke University
BA, Economics, Florida State University
Practice areas
Expert InterviewIn this interview with Duke University’s Alumni Profiles Series, Eric shares how his background in economics and early work at a federally funded R&D center prepared him for a successful transition to economic consulting. Highlighting the importance of communication, teamwork, and curiosity, Eric provides insights into the problem-solving and learning opportunities that make economic consulting a dynamic and rewarding field.
