Charles Moore, an accomplished antitrust attorney at White & Case LLP, developed a deep appreciation for community, mentorship, and the value of giving back—principles that have driven his successful career in antitrust law. Charles shares his journey, offering unique insights into the complexities of antitrust work and the evolving challenges in the field. He also highlights the importance of balance, exploring passions both within and beyond the legal profession, and the mutual rewards of mentorship. This episode is a thoughtful look at how a fulfilling career in law can be enriched by dedication, balance, and a commitment to community.
STORY:
00:00 Growing Up in DC and Family Influence
02:20 Education and Howard University Experience
03:11 Discovering Antitrust Law
17:44 What is Antitrust? Explaining for a General Audience
20:04 Mergers, Acquisitions, and Government Review
20:25 Criminal vs. Civil Antitrust and White Collar Issues
25:29 Work-Life Balance and Personal Passions
28:12 The Importance of Mentorship and Speaking Engagements
42:50 Teamwork, Learning, and Mutual Growth
49:27 Pro Bono Work and the Racial Justice Task Force
52:14 Closing Thoughts and Shoutouts
BIOGRAPHY:
Charles Moore is counsel in the Firm's Competition Group. His practice focuses on antitrust litigation and counseling. Charles also has significant experience in merger control matters, and in general litigation matters.
Charles has worked on many of the Firm's most cutting-edge and difficult antitrust matters. Among other things, he has been a key member of teams that resulted in the non-indictment of Firm's clients in high-profile US Department of Justice matters, and in defending clients against cartel claims in civil class-action antitrust litigation matters. For example, Charles recently played a key role in the Firm's successful defense of civil antitrust class action price-fixing claims against an international manufacturer of building products. The Firm's client was the only manufacturer to win summary judgment on all of the claims. Charles also was one of the primary lawyers on the Firm's successful resolution of US Department criminal price-fixing charges against a Taiwanese automotive lighting manufacturer; the Firm ultimately negotiated a 60% reduction in criminal fines for the manufacturer.
In recent years, Charles has had extensive involvement in the Firm's work in the intersection of intellectual property and antitrust in the pharmaceutical context. Charles also has significant experience counseling trade and industry associations concerning antitrust issues, and in providing antitrust compliance training to the Firm's clients. Finally, Charles has significant experience assisting the Firm's clients work through e-Discovery issues.
Prior to joining White & Case, Charles worked at a Minneapolis, Minnesota based law firm, where he handled a variety of antitrust and civil litigation and arbitration matters. He also participated in a special internship program with the Minneapolis City Attorney, through which he first-chaired several jury and bench trials. Charles also clerked for the Honorable Francis D. Murnaghan, Jr. in the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit (1998-99).
LINKS:
Website: https://www.whitecase.com/people/charles-moore
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-moore-91631b21/
