Kayuna Fukushima, PhD
Kayuna Fukushima harnesses terabyte-scale data and advanced econometric methods to deliver compelling analyses in high-stakes antitrust litigation.
Kayuna Fukushima is known for her data-intensive econometric and statistical analyses of competition and antitrust issues in support of expert economic testimony. With expertise in distilling compelling narratives from terabyte-scale complex data sets, she has contributed her analytical expertise in several high-profile big tech antitrust litigation cases, including In re Google Play Store Antitrust Litigation and Difederico v. Amazon. Whether tackling exclusionary conduct, most favored nation provisions, or platform self-preferencing, her work leverages the full arsenal of economic methodologies—such as causal inference techniques, structural demand models, and damage assessments—to deliver rigorous and impactful results.
In addition to her expertise in antitrust economics, Kayuna is fluent in Japanese—a valuable skill that uniquely positions her to interpret and convey the nuances found in data and documents arising from multi-jurisdictional antitrust cases involving Japanese companies.
As co-chair of the firm’s Data Science Committee, Kayuna plays an instrumental role in shaping the integration of cutting-edge data science and artificial intelligence tools across the firm's practices. She leads initiatives to empower her colleagues with forward-thinking technological solutions and regularly organizes internal forums to foster innovation and cross-disciplinary learning.
Beyond her economic consulting work, Kayuna has published her academic research in peer-reviewed journals such as Applied Economics and European Economic Review.
Languages
- Japanese
Education
PhD, Economics, University of Wisconsin-Madison
MA, Economics, University of Tokyo, Japan
BS, Economics, University of Keio, Japan
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Engagement SpotlightKayuna supported the expert in Epic Games v. Google, Epic’s antitrust litigation related to Google’s app store practices. A jury returned a verdict in favor of Epic on all counts and all claims.
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