Atty. Sarah E. Pugh

Atty. Sarah E. Pugh

Sarah Pugh advises clients on matters involving all aspects of antitrust and competition law, including government investigations, merger reviews, litigation, and congressional inquiries. She regularly defends clients in investigations by the US Department of Justice, Federal Trade Commission, and state attorneys general in cases involving allegations of algorithmic collusion, price fixing, group boycott, information sharing, monopolization, and wage-fixing.

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Profile Summary

About Sarah E. Pugh at a glance

Sarah E. Pugh is an attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practforg at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar. Educated at American University (J.D., 2018) and Northeastern University (BA, 2015). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Antitrust Law (2026). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Sarah Pugh advises clients on matters involving all aspects of antitrust and competition law, including government investigations, merger reviews, litigation, and congressional inquiries
  • She regularly defends clients in investigations by the US Department of Justice, Federal Trade Commission, and state attorneys general in cases involving allegations of algorithmic collusion, price fixing, group boycott, information sharing, monopolization, and wage-fixing
  • She also has extensive experience counseling clients on compliance with the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act, and she is a member of the firm’s cross-functional New HSR Form Working Group

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practforg law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Sarah E. Pugh's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
Where did Sarah E. Pugh go to law school?
Sarah E. Pugh earned their education at (J.D., 2018); (BA, 2015).
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What awards or recognition has Sarah E. Pugh receiandd?
Sarah E. Pugh's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Antitrust Law.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
American University
- 2018
BA
Northeastern University
- 2015

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Antitrust Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar

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