US: Antitrust lawyer marks first non-IP hire for Baker & Hostetler

The co-chairman of DLA Piper’s antitrust unit has reportedly joined Baker & Hostetler, its first expansion of the Philadelphia office beyond an intellectual property focus.

Reports say DLA Piper’s Carl Hittinger will join the Philadelphia firm as partner and litigation coordinator. His hiring marks the first non-IP addition to the Baker & Hostetler’s office.

According to reports, Hittinger will focus on multidisciplinary litigation. His focus is on complex litigation and he specializes in antitrust and competition matters.

Further, say reports, the lawyer’s expertise reaches into intellectual property disputes, healthcare, trademark disputes and other matters.

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