Atty. Valarie C. Williams
Fortune 100 companies rely on Valarie Williams to resolve critical multinational antitrust issues in the boardroom and the courtroom. She has innovative ideas for deciding where and when to bring lawsuits to recover compensation for past wrongs, defending against serious allegations brought by the government or civil claimants, and getting a deal through antitrust regulators in multiple jurisdictions.
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Valarie C. Williams is a litigation attorney based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Alston & Bird LLP. Educated at University of California Berkeley (J.D., 1995). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Antitrust Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Antitrust (2026). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Fortune 100 companies rely on Valarie Williams to resolve critical multinational antitrust issues in the boardroom and the courtroom
- She has innovative ideas for deciding where and when to bring lawsuits to recover compensation for past wrongs, defending against serious allegations brought by the government or civil claimants, and getting a deal through antitrust regulators in multiple jurisdictions
- Valarie concentrates her practice in antitrust litigation, with extensive experience in both prosecuting and defending complex multidistrict antitrust cases for Fortune 100 companies
- She focuses on cartel litigation with a multinational dimension
- She regularly counsels clients on mergers and acquisitions (including filings under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 and international premerger notification laws) and has assisted clients with investigations by the U.S
- Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission challenging proposed business combinations
- She also regularly assists companies in developing or improving document management and e-discovery programs
- Valarie has been active in the leadership of the ABA Antitrust Section for over 15 years
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Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Francisco are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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