Eric Hochstadt

Eric S. Hochstadt is a partner in the litigation department at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP.14 His practice focuses on civil antitrust, class action, and other complex litigation, as well as criminal cartel investigations and antitrust counseling.4 Hochstadt represents clients across various industries, including broadcasting, e-commerce, electronics, financial services, pharmaceuticals, private equity, and transportation.13

Career Highlights

• Joined Weil, Gotshal & Manges in 20034
• Became partner in 20132
• Served as a judicial clerk for the Honorable Loretta A. Preska in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (2006-2007)14

Education

• J.D. from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, magna cum laude and Order of the Coif14
• B.A. in Political Science from the University of Michigan, High Distinction (2000)14

Professional Activities

• Lecturer in Law at Columbia Law School3
• Executive Committee Appointed Member of the New York State Bar Association's Antitrust Section3
• Co-chair of the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law Alumni Mentor Program12

Recognition

Hochstadt has been recognized by several legal publications:

• "Leading" Lawyer for Antitrust in New York by Chambers USA4
• Recommended lawyer for Antitrust and General Commercial Disputes by Legal 5004
• "Future Star" by Benchmark Litigation4
• Named in Best Lawyers in America for Litigation - Antitrust4

His clients describe him as "skilled, savvy and practical" and "extremely knowledgeable about the law in the US, EU and UK".4