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.
Antitrust Law Attorney · Serving Washington, DC
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About Sarah E. Pugh at a Glance
Sarah E. Pugh is an attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing 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). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About 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
- 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
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Washington
Practicing 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 substantive 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 venue, and the substantive 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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Local Presence in Washington
A Washington-based practice means Sarah E. Pugh attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Transparent Client Communication
Clients consistently note that understanding what is happening in their case — and why — is as important as the outcome itself. Sarah E. Pugh maintains clear, timely communication throughout every matter.
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