Bridget S. McCabe

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Los Angeles
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Overview

Bridget McCabe is an experienced litigator who focuses her practice on antitrust litigation and other complex commercial disputes in federal courts across the country. A strategic thinker, Bridget effectively manages cross-office litigation teams in high-stakes matters, such as antitrust class actions, Administrative Procedure Act challenges, environmental matters and intellectual property disputes. Bridget is the Los Angeles Deputy Litigation Leader and a key member of the firm's Cartel and Government Antitrust Investigations Task Force.

Bridget serves as the Deputy Chair of the firmwide Women’s Committee and as a member of the firmwide Diversity Council, a coalition that provides strategic guidance on inclusion and diversity programs. Bridget also chairs the Los Angeles office Mentoring Committee and serves on the Los Angeles office Hiring Committee.

Select Experience

  • Key member of a team that litigated liability and damage estimation issues against Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) on behalf of 75,000 victims of the 2017 and 2018 northern California wildfires in connection with BakerHostetler’s representation of the Official Committee of Tort Claimants in PG&E’s historic Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which resulted in a $13.5 billion settlement on behalf of wildfire victims.
  • Defending a national broadcaster against Sherman Act Section 1 claims brought by a putative class of purchasers of broadcast TV spot advertising.
  • Defending an aerospace engineering firm against Sherman Act Section 1 claims brought by a putative class of aerospace workers alleging anticompetitive conduct in the labor market.
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Experience

  • Key member of a team that litigated liability and damage estimation issues against Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) on behalf of 75,000 victims of the 2017 and 2018 northern California wildfires in connection with BakerHostetler’s representation of the Official Committee of Tort Claimants in PG&E’s historic Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which resulted in a $13.5 billion settlement on behalf of wildfire victims.
  • Defending a national broadcaster against Sherman Act Section 1 claims brought by a putative class of purchasers of broadcast TV spot advertising.
  • Defending an aerospace engineering firm against Sherman Act Section 1 claims brought by a putative class of aerospace workers alleging anticompetitive conduct in the labor market.
  • Representing a corporate subject of a DOJ Antitrust Division criminal no poach investigation.
  • Representing a corporate subject of a DOJ Antitrust Division criminal price fixing investigation.
  • Representing a major petroleum company seeking to recover environmental costs against the U.S. related to World War II contracts governing the production of aviation gasoline during the War..
  • Representing a corporate third-party subpoena recipient in U.S. v. Google and State of Colorado et al. v. Google civil antitrust lawsuits.
  • Member of a trial team representing a certified class of dairy farmers located in 14 southeastern states against the Dairy Farmers of America, Dean Foods and a number of other defendants in an action alleging violations of Section 1 of the Sherman Act by unlawfully conspiring to eliminate competition for the marketing, sale and purchase of raw milk in the Southeast. Litigation was settled for more than $300 million, along with the agreed reform of significant business practices.
  • Represented several major children’s hospitals in three cases challenging a federal agency’s application of guidance as an interpretative rule. Obtained preliminary and permanent injunctive relief enjoining the agency from recouping millions of dollars from the hospitals.
  • Represented multiple children’s hospitals challenging an agency’s final rule codifying guidance that denies children’s hospitals millions of dollars in supplemental Medicaid funds. Obtained vacatur of the rule on summary judgment.
  • Represented a biopharmaceutical company in Administrative Procedure Act challenge to a final rule promulgated by the Food and Drug Administration regarding drug compounding.
  • Member of a team representing a certified class of dairy farmers in an action alleging an unlawful conspiracy to eliminate competition for the marketing, sale and purchase of raw milk in the Northeast in violation of Sections 1 and 2 of the Sherman Act. Settlements totaling $80 million, plus non-monetary relief, have been obtained on behalf of the clients and class.
  • Represented a heavy equipment manufacturing client in a dispute involving trade secret misappropriation, breach of contract, and false advertising.
  • Represented a heavy equipment manufacturing client in a complex contract dispute that included allegations of fraud.
  • Member of a team that conducted an internal investigation of a Fortune 100 company in connection with alleged criminal antitrust violations.
  • Represented tobacco company client in the defense of antitrust claims brought by a purchaser under the Robinson-Patman Act.
  • Represented a technology company in a patent infringement matter involving on-hold music and messaging technology. After obtaining a favorable Markman ruling, the litigation team significantly narrowed plaintiff’s claims through summary judgment, resulting in the ultimate dismissal of the action with prejudice.
  • Member of a litigation team defending a prominent GPS navigational equipment manufacturer in various patent litigation matters.

Recognitions and Memberships

Recognitions

  • Daily Journal Top 25 Antitrust Lawyers (2022)
  • Southern California Super Lawyers “Rising Star” – Antitrust Litigation (2019 to 2021)
  • New York Metro Super Lawyers “Rising Star” – Antitrust Litigation (2017 to 2018)

Memberships

  • Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles
  • Los Angeles County Bar Association
  • American Bar Association

Pro Bono

  • Served as special assistant corporation counsel for the Law Department of the City of New York. Conducted and defended depositions on behalf of the city.

Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Federal Claims
  • U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
  • U.S. District Court, Central District of California
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
  • New York
  • District of Columbia
  • California

Education

  • J.D., Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, 2010, cum laude; Catholic University Law Review, Production Editor and Executive Editorial Board Member; Merit Award Scholarship Recipient
  • B.A., English, University of San Diego, 2004; Department of English Honors; Captain, NCAA Division I volleyball team (2003)