Elai Katz

Elai Katz is a partner at McDermott Will & Emery, specializing in antitrust law with over two decades of experience.1 He is based in New York and focuses on a wide range of antitrust matters.2

Professional Background

Elai Katz is a strategic antitrust lawyer who handles:

• Mergers and acquisitions
• Litigation
• Counseling
• Government investigations

He represents clients across various industries, including financial services, insurance, healthcare, life sciences, online retail, beverage, airline, and media and telecommunications.1

Expertise and Reputation

Katz is known for his:

• Ability to provide concise and pragmatic advice
• Skill in explaining complex issues in simple terms
• Great working relationships with regulators
• Deep industry knowledge

He has a strong record of obtaining quick and positive resolutions during the early phases of merger reviews.1

Thought Leadership

Elai Katz is recognized as a thought leader in antitrust law:

• He writes an antitrust column in The New York Law Journal
• Edited The Antitrust Compliance Handbook
• Contributed chapters to Antitrust Law Developments and New York Antitrust and Consumer Protection Law
• Regularly participates as a panelist and moderator at industry events1

Education and Career

• Graduated from Columbia Law School (JD, 1996)
• Completed his BA at Yale University (1992)
• Clerked for Justice Mishael Cheshin of the Supreme Court of Israel early in his career1

Recognition

Elai Katz has received numerous accolades, including:

• Listed in The Best Lawyers in America for Antitrust Law (2017-2024)
• Recognized by Chambers USA (2008-2024)
• Recommended by Legal 500 (2024)
• Named a Thought Leader by Who's Who Legal (2024)
• Recognized as a National Practice Area Star and Litigation Star by Benchmark Litigation (2023)1

Elai Katz maintains an active presence on LinkedIn under the username elaikatz, where he shares insights and updates on antitrust law and related topics.345