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Lynn Sessions, Kimberly Gordy, Jessica Johnson, Pierce Cox Recognized by State Bar of Texas for Article Penned for The Houston Lawyer

Artie McConnell Comments in Malaysian and Singaporean Press Regarding Tariff Evasion and Compliance

The Bargaining Table

The Labor Board Rises: President Trump Names Two NLRB Nominees, Meaning Potential for Quorum in Near Future

New York City Gives Birth to Paid Prenatal Leave Obligations for Employers

With significant experience in all facets of commercial litigation, including case management, discovery, motion practice and trial, Alyse applies the most effective strategies for meeting clients’ business needs and for prevailing in or resolving a case. Her mastery of the subject matter and courtroom presence have positioned her as a go-to attorney for handling arguments and court appearances. Thus, she has appeared as counsel of record before nearly all levels of state and federal courts, as well as dispute resolution tribunals and government agencies.

Alyse’s experience spans a wide array of industries and subject matter, including representing clients in the sports, technology, healthcare, hospitality, media and financial services industries. Clients turn to Alyse to provide compliance counseling and training at all levels of employment. Knowing that no two businesses are the same when facing antitrust concerns, Alyse advises clients based on her deep knowledge of the issues, as well as a practical approach that takes into account the unique circumstances of each company and industry.

Alyse maintains an active pro bono practice as a mediator for landlord/tenant disputes, employing her dispute resolution and public speaking skills. She often speaks to industry groups and professional associations about antitrust topics. She is also the manager of BakerHostetler's <a href="https://www.antitrustadvocate.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Antitrust Advocate blog</a>, providing informative commentary on the latest developments in the antitrust sector.

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J.D., University of Pennsylvania Law School, 2010, 

B.A., The Pennsylvania State University, 2007, 

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<li>Chambers USA: Antitrust in Pennsylvania
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<li>Up and Coming (2025)</li>
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<li>The Best Lawyers in America®
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<li>“Ones to Watch” in Pennsylvania for Commercial Litigation (2021 to 2025)</li>
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<li>The Legal 500 United States
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<li>Recommended in Antitrust – Civil Litigation/Class Actions: Defense (2025)</li>
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BakerHostetler attorneys and practice areas spotlighted in the 2025 Legal 500 annual guide

Chambers USA Guide 2025 Recognizes 171 BakerHostetler Attorneys and 73 Practice Areas

Carl Hittinger, Alyse Stach, Tyson Herrold, Craig Sonnenschein Present at In-House Counsel Conference

Antitrust Advocate

Gail Slater Confirmed as Antitrust Head, Signaling Administration’s Commitment to Antitrust Enforcement

Trump 2.0: What to Expect in Antitrust Enforcement (Concurrences Review)

Alyse Stach presents at International Association of Defense Counsel Midyear Meeting

DOJ and FTC Withdraw Antitrust Competitor Collaboration Guidelines

Trump 2.0 – What To Expect In Antitrust Enforcement

Courts Split on FTC’s Authority to Issue Noncompete Rule

DOJ Still Contemplating Criminal No-Poach Cases

Alyse Stach Discusses Broiler Chicken Case in Blog Post Republished by Concurrences

Administration Launches Antitrust-Focused Strike Force

Lessons Learned From the Antitrust and Competition Trenches for In-House Counsel

Law360, Bloomberg Law Highlight Antitrust Team Success in ZeroWater Lawsuit

Supreme Court will not review judgment-sharing agreement among defendants in Broiler Chicken Case

BakerHostetler Elevates 13 Attorneys to Firm Partnership

Lisa Houssiere and Alyse Stach Author Article for Concurrences

Alyse Stach Speaks on Neutrals in Antitrust Webinar

Executive Order on AI: Antitrust Issues

FTC Takes Nontarget to Court in Robinson-Patman Act Investigation

Carl Hittinger and Alyse Stach Author Article About Third Circuit Sugar Merger Decision

FTC and DOJ Jointly Propose New Merger Guidelines

Another Setback for the FTC in Microsoft and Activision Blizzard Proposed Merger

Antitrust Implications Loom Large in PGA Tour-LIV Golf Merger

Alyse Stach and Phillip Wolfe Discuss Intellectual Property and Antitrust Enforcement

Carl Hittinger, Tyson Herrold and Alyse Stach Present Antitrust CLE to In-House Counsel Conference

Carl Hittinger and Alyse Stach Suggest Review of Communication Preservation Policies

DOJ Likely to Scrutinize Personal Device and Corporate Chat Policies of Investigation Targets

Carl Hittinger, Jeffry Duffy, Michael Matthias, Tyson Herrold, Julian Perlman and Alyse Stach Guide Client to Victory Against Price-Fixing Claims

PGA Tour Wins First Round in Antitrust Legal Fight with Players

Is Antitrust Liability in the Future for the PGA Tour, and Beyond?

Baby Formula Shortage Subject of FTC Scrutiny

Carl Hittinger, Alyse Stach Article Examines Antitrust Enforcement Leadership and Priorities of Biden Administration

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<li>Representing Equity Residential, a coast-to-coast real estate lessor, in defending against dozens of nationwide and local class actions in federal court alleging a Sherman Act Section 1 conspiracy in the purported multifamily residential real estate market. The complaints allege that Equity Residential and more than 30 other property developers conspired to use RealPage, Inc.’s pricing analytic software to fix residential lease prices.</li>
<li>Successfully defended downstream energy company Alon USA Energy, Inc., a subsidiary of Delek US, against allegations of price-fixing in the California gasoline market. The federal court in the Southern District of California in a precedent-setting 103-page opinion granted Alon’s motion for summary judgment and also the summary judgment and expert preclusion motions of its co-defendants. The cases were brought against multiple major oil refiners by putative classes of direct and indirect gasoline purchasers under the Sherman Antitrust Act and California’s antitrust statute, the Cartwright Act. The plaintiffs alleged that California consumers were overcharged at the pump between 2012 and 2022 due to the defendants’ allegedly coordinated refinery shutdowns, exchange agreements, wash trades, and imports and exports to restrict the supply of gasoline and create the appearance of gasoline shortages. Plaintiffs had sought $15 billion in damages before trebling. Persian Gulf Consolidated Antitrust Litigation (S.D.Cal.).</li>
<li>Represented a third-party healthcare system in connection with a lawsuit brought by the FTC to block a merger of two hospital systems.</li>
<li>Key member of the team representing a private equity sponsor in a high-profile Chapter 11 restructuring in connection with fraud and other allegations against the sponsor alleged to be in excess of $1 billion. Following extensive discovery efforts and one week of trial, the matter settled on favorable terms.</li>
<li>Represented third-party acquirer in a protracted FTC investigation relating to the merger of two of the top three competitors in the technology industry.</li>
<li>Represented dental-products distributor through two appeals, successfully dismissing complaint alleging trade secret misappropriation among other business torts.</li>
<li>Represented acquisition-target hospital group as part of second request from FTC in connection with a merger.</li>
<li>As lead counsel, obtained dismissal of AAA arbitration demand on behalf of sports league client relating to its online auction platform.</li>
<li>Represented team members of a major sports league in a high-profile insurance coverage litigation between the league and its insurers.</li>
<li>As second-chair trial attorney representing hotel manager, obtained relief sought in AAA arbitration including approval for the renovation of the hotel under the contract standards.</li>
<li>As key team member in international arbitration representing a hospitality client, received a favorable decision following a five-day arbitration concerning the termination of a hotel management agreement.</li>
<li>Represented financial services client in New York State Court through several motions concluding with the dismissal of the third amended complaint alleging fraud and various business torts in connection with a CFTC action.</li>
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