Julian Weiss

Julian is an associate in the firm’s Business Litigation practice who concentrates on commercial litigation, including antitrust, securities, and complex contract disputes. He has defended a broad array of clients ranging from large public companies to individuals against government and private actions. In addition, Julian has utilized his litigation expertise to advise companies on how to navigate government investigations and complex commercial relationships.

Julian also has an active pro bono practice. He has successfully represented clients in front of the Executive Office of Immigration Review and continues to advocate for immigrants seeking asylum. Julian also volunteers on the Election Protection’s voter hotline to help protect voter’s rights.

Julian earned his law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, where he served as an executive editor for the University of Pennsylvania Journal of Constitutional Law. Julian earned his bachelor’s degree, magna cum laude, from Gettysburg College.

• Handled dozens of pre-merger filings under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act with the Federal Trade Commission and Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice, and counseled clients through subsequent discussions with the reporting agencies.
• Represented a major medical device manufacturer in response to a second request under the HSR Act with the FTC.
• Represented a nonprofit in response to a second request under the HSR Act with the Antitrust Division.
• Represented a nonprofit hospital in response to information requested related to a merger under the Illinois Antitrust Act.
• Obtained summary judgment disposing of antitrust claims against a major energy utility in the Western District of North Carolina.
• Obtained $10 million judgment in suit against guarantor related to commercial properties in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas.
• Obtained declaratory judgment overturning a New York State election law for violation of the home rule clause of the state constitution in the Supreme Court of Onondaga County.
• Obtained dismissal of defamation claims against a journalist in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
• Obtained dismissal of securities fraud claims against a vaccine manufacturer in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
• Counseled clients on antitrust risks of new or existing lines of business, ventures, deals, or mergers.
• Counseled clients in response to subpoenas and information requests from Antitrust Division and FTC.