Paul D. Brachman

Paul D. Brachman is a partner in the Litigation Department, concentrating on antitrust and complex civil litigation in state and federal courts. He represents corporate defendants in high-stakes disputes, guiding matters from early strategy through trial, with a practice spanning competition, healthcare, and sophisticated commercial claims nationwide.

Paul earned a Juris Doctor, cum laude, from New York University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, from the University of New Hampshire. His academic background emphasized legislative policy, advocacy, and rigorous legal analysis, preparing him for demanding courtroom practice and multifaceted antitrust litigation.

Paul’s experience includes defending technology, financial services, media, and consumer businesses in significant antitrust actions. He has secured trial victories, defeated competitor claims, and successfully litigated dispositive motions, including arbitration enforcement, while advising clients on litigation risk and strategy in complex, evolving regulatory environments.

Paul has represented companies in nationwide class actions, jury trials, and coordinated proceedings involving pricing, distribution, and competition issues. His work often addresses alleged tying, exclusive dealing, and unfair practices, requiring detailed economic analysis, strategic discovery management, and persuasive advocacy before judges and juries alike.

Recognized by leading legal publications, Paul has been named to prominent litigation and antitrust watch lists for emerging leaders. He also maintains a substantial pro bono practice, first-chairing impactful trials and representing communities and individuals in constitutional and civil rights matters of national significance.

Through disciplined preparation and clear advocacy, Paul D. Brachman helps clients navigate complex litigation with confidence. He partners closely with in-house teams to develop practical, defensible strategies, manage exposure, and achieve efficient resolutions while advancing long-term business objectives in challenging and precedent-setting disputes across jurisdictions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
• Member, District of Columbia Bar Association
• Member, New York State Bar Association

Licensed State

• District of Columbia
• New York

Education

• New York University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of New Hampshire
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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