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Kristen W. Broz

Partner
Washington, DC

Kristen Broz is an experienced litigator and legal counselor who represents clients across the United States in federal and state courts and before government agencies, with an emphasis on antitrust and competition and class action matters. Kristen has represented clients in appeals and amicus filings before the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Second Circuit and Federal Circuit, as well as the U.S. Supreme Court.

Kristen’s clients span multiple industries, including technology, gaming, health care, construction, payment card, and real estate. She represents these clients in high-stakes disputes, including before the FTC and the International Trade Commission. Clients depend on Kristen to protect their interests in class actions and antitrust cases, as well as data breach, consumer protection, federal government contract, and other disputes.

Experience 

Representative Matters

  • Successfully moved to dismiss complaint against international online gaming company in antitrust class action alleging monopolization
  • Secured early dismissal of trademark infringement lawsuit against international client and secured lift of temporary restraining order
  • Represented government contractor in multimillion-dollar action in the Eastern District of Virginia alleging violations of the Lanham Act

Professional Highlights

Pro Bono Experience

Kristen has provided pro bono legal services through the public defender’s office for the Eastern District of Virginia. She also participates in pro bono efforts in her capacity as a board member of Children’s Law Center and Wildlife SOS.

Professional Activities

Adjunct Professor, University of Virginia, School of Continuing and Professional Studies, 2017-present

Adjunct Professor, Capitol Technology University, May 2011-present

American Association of Justice

Recognition & Accomplishments

Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, Class of Fellows, 2024

National Law Journal, Washington D.C. Rising Star, 2024

Thomson Reuters, "Washington D.C. Super Lawyers Rising Star," Civil Litigation, 2015-2024; "Virgina Super Lawyers Rising Star," Civil Litigation, 2019

Speaking Engagements

“The Google Search Decision: What Comes Next?” ABA Unilateral Conduct Committee, September 11, 2024

“Generative AI,” Webinar, June 12, 2024

“Google Closings” Panel, ABA Unilateral Conduct Committee, May 6, 2024

Board Memberships & Community Service

Wildlife SOS, Board Member, 2021-present; President, 2020-2021; Treasurer, 2015-2020

Children's Law Center, Advisory Board Member, 2024

Publications

Co-author, "Data/Cybersecurity & Insurance," ABA's Technology in Construction Law, August 14, 2023

Co-author, "California Strikes Again: Do Arbitration and Class Action Waiver Clauses Protect Your Clients Against a Class Action CCPA Claim?" CPO Magazine, July 14, 2020

Co-author, "Supreme Court to Hear Appeal on Antitrust Liability and Trade Association Membership," Hausfeld Antitrust Bulletin, August 25, 2016

Co-author, "The Business of American Courts in Kiobel," JURIST, Sidebar, Oct. 2, 2012

Co-author, "The Sixteenth FCC Mobile Wireless Competition Report," American Bar Association Antitrust Section Media & Technology E-Bulletin, May 2013, at 3

Credentials 

Education

George Washington University Law School (J.D., cum laude, 2011)
Judge Albert H. Grenadier Award for Excellence in Oral Advocacy

University of Virginia (B.A. 2006)
Echols Scholar, Faculty Award for Leadership in Pursuit of Social Justice

Admissions

Virginia

District of Columbia

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

U.S. Court of Federal Claims