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Ex-FTC Official Joins American Economic Liberties Project to Advance Worker-Focused Reforms

By  |  July 3, 2025

Alvaro M. Bedoya, who recently stepped down as a commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission, is joining the American Economic Liberties Project as a Senior Advisor, the anti-monopoly organization announced Wednesday. In his new role, Bedoya will focus on advancing public interest litigation and broadening public awareness around workers’ rights and market fairness.

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    According to the statement, Bedoya’s tenure at the FTC was marked by his advocacy for labor protections and concerns over workplace surveillance technologies. During his time at the agency, which began in May 2022 and concluded with his resignation in June 2025, Bedoya championed enforcement of the Robinson-Patman Act—an antitrust law intended to protect smaller businesses from unfair pricing practices by large retailers. His efforts particularly highlighted the struggles of small-town grocers and independent pharmacies.

    Bedoya expressed his motivation for joining Economic Liberties, stating, “This is a town where everyone is focused on Left versus Right. Economic Liberties are the guys who say that maybe we should focus on the money at the top. That way of looking at the world creates coalitions that seemed impossible before.” He noted that he had gained valuable insights from the organization during his time at the FTC and looked forward to collaborating more directly.

    Per Bloomberg, Bedoya’s move to the American Economic Liberties Project underscores the group’s growing influence in the fight against corporate consolidation. The organization has been at the forefront of antitrust reform efforts, pushing for stricter enforcement and supporting policy initiatives that challenge monopolistic practices across industries.

    Nidhi Hegde, Executive Director of the group, hailed Bedoya’s addition to the team. “Alvaro’s clear-eyed leadership, formidable legal expertise, and principled approach will help us scale our work,” she said. “He’s spent years standing with pharmacists, grocers, and workers — communities we’re proud to work alongside every day.”

    Before joining the FTC, Bedoya was a prominent voice on digital privacy issues. He founded the Center on Privacy & Technology at Georgetown Law and previously served as the chief counsel to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, under then-Senator Al Franken.