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Notre Dame Law Professor Tapped for Senior Role in DOJ Antitrust Division

By  |  June 19, 2025

Notre Dame Law School’s Professor Roger Alford has been appointed to a senior leadership role within the U.S. Department of Justice, marking a return to the Antitrust Division for the legal scholar. According to a statement, Alford will now serve as principal deputy assistant attorney general, operating under Assistant Attorney General Gail Slater.

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    In his new role, Alford is responsible for helping lead federal antitrust enforcement efforts across key sectors of the economy, including healthcare, finance, and technology. His appointment brings seasoned legal and academic experience back into the division, particularly in matters involving global competition and market fairness.

    This is not Alford’s first tenure with the DOJ’s Antitrust Division. From 2017 to 2019, he held the position of deputy assistant attorney general for international affairs, where he oversaw the division’s international coordination and worked to strengthen the global enforcement of antitrust laws. Per a statement, he played a pivotal role in aligning U.S. efforts with those of international partners during that time.

    Alford has been a member of the Notre Dame Law School faculty since 2012. His teaching and research cover a broad spectrum, including international trade, global antitrust law, and transnational litigation. He also recently directed the school’s J.S.D. Program and holds a concurrent position at the Keough School of Global Affairs.

    In addition to his academic and government credentials, Alford has remained active in the legal field through consulting work. According to a statement, he served as an expert witness in the 2023 class action lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors, a case that resulted in a $1.8 billion jury verdict. He also provided expert advice in the 2019 Texas v. Google litigation at the request of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

    Source: Law ND