Leah J. Harrell's practice focuses on antitrust and complex litigation as well as white collar counseling. She also maintains an active pro bono practice. Leah graduated cum laude from New York University School of Law, where she served as a Notes Editor for the NYU Law Journal of Legislation and Public Policy. Prior to law school, Leah completed her undergraduate degree in Economics and German at Johns Hopkins University.
Experience
- Private university in defense of direct purchaser class action in a federal antitrust litigation involving financial aid practices.
- Real estate company in defense of State enforcement and damages action involving use of AI software.
- Generic pharmaceuticals manufacturer in defense of wholesaler (direct purchaser) and third party payor (indirect purchaser) purported classes, opt-out direct and indirect purchaser actions, and State enforcement and damages actions, in a consolidated federal multi-district litigation, in which plaintiffs allege that the company conspired with several other generic drug makers to increase prices of a number of different generic drugs, creams, lotions, and ointments. (U.S. District Court, E.D. Pa).
- Major pharmaceutical company in defense of direct and end payor classes and opt-out direct and indirect purchaser actions in a federal antitrust litigation as well as a related state court action involving alleged delayed generic entry arising from the settlement of patent litigation.
- Multinational manufacturer in a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act/anti-corruption investigation conducted by the Department of Justice and the Brazilian authorities related to "Operation Car Wash."
Perspectives
February 15, 2024
Developments in U.S. Antitrust Criminal Enforcement — 2023 Year in Review
Advisory
January 24, 2024
Three-Part Webinar Series: Antitrust 2023 Year in Review: Part III: Cartel/Criminal Investigations
Arnold & Porter Webinar
December 2023
Deskbook on Internal Investigations, Corporate Compliance, and White Collar Issues (2nd ed.)
Practising Law Institute
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Credentials
Education
- J.D., New York University School of Law, 2017, cum laude
- B.A., Economics and German, Johns Hopkins University, 2012
Admissions
- New York