Chahira Solh is a partner in Crowell & Moring's Orange County office, and is a member of the firm's Antitrust & Competition Group. She is also a member of the firm's Management Board and Executive Committee. Her practice focuses on counseling on all aspects of antitrust law, including litigation, joint venture analysis, and merger control.
Chahira's practice includes defending clients in civil antitrust litigation as well as representing many Fortune 500 companies as plaintiffs in antitrust recovery actions.
She provides counseling on merger clearance, joint ventures, trade association law, the Robinson-Patman Act, and distribution and vertical issues, including pricing policies.
Chahira earned her J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law, where she served as managing editor of the Journal of International Human Rights. While in law school, Chahira was selected to perform several internships at the Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Antitrust Bureau, the U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division in Washington, D.C., and at the Federal Trade Commission, Consumer Protection Division in Chicago, Illinois. She received B.A.'s in both economics and history from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Chahira is admitted to practice law in the state of California and is active in many professional organizations. She has been recognized as a "Southern California Super Lawyer - Rising Star" in Antitrust Litigation since 2009.
She is active in the California Minority Counsel Program and Orange County United Way. Chahira was selected for the 2016 Fellows Program of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD), a national organization comprised of the legal profession's top general counsels and managing partners.
Representative Matters
- Representing a global transportation company in connection with joint venture agreements requiring antitrust and other regulatory approvals in the United States as well as various jurisdictions in Central and South America.
- Representing a large industrial manufacturing company in prosecuting monopolization claims based on exclusive dealing, tying, and false statements.
- Successfully represented a Tier 1 automotive supplier to recovery overcharges caused by an international price fixing cartel.
- Successfully represented a major U.S. automobile manufacturer as a plaintiff in the In re Vehicle Carrier Services Antitrust Litigation.
- Won dismissal of federal antitrust claims on behalf of an international musical instrument manufacturer in a Multi-District class action involving minimum advertised price policies; affirmed by the Ninth Circuit.
- Won dismissal of antitrust claims on behalf of a global telecommunications technology company in a case alleging subversion of a standard-setting process.
- Successfully represented a major U.S. automobile manufacturer in litigation to recover overcharges for its purchases of polyurethane foam in the In re Polyurethane Foam Antitrust Litigation.
- Defended a global chemical producer in a price-fixing case.
- Prevailed at arbitration and obtained a judgment on behalf of a client group that purchased rubber chemicals in a price-fixing litigation to recover overcharges caused by an international price-fixing cartel.
- Represented a client group that purchased electrical carbon products, in price-fixing litigation to recover overcharges caused by an international price-fixing cartel.
- Defended AT&T in its acquisition of T-Mobile USA.
- Defended Yamaha Corporation of America in the Federal Trade Commission's investigation into minimum advertised pricing for musical instruments.
- Represented a chemical manufacturer in the Federal Trade Commission's investigation into standard setting policies and patent issues.
Insights
Speeches & Presentations
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"Positioning Your Transportation Disputes in a Supply-Constrained Era: Emerging Strategies in Force Majeure and Allocation" Eighth Annual In-House Recovery Conference, Dana Point, CA
(March 10, 2022).
Panelists: S. Starling Marshall and Chahira Solh.
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“Airports of the Future: Legal Considerations for Sustainable and Safe Mobility of People and Goods,” Eighth Annual In-House Recovery Conference, Dana Point, CA
(March 10, 2022).
Panelists: Meagan Bachman, Lorraine Campos, Mary-Caitlin Ray and Chahira Solh.
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“In-House Counsel Roundtable: Peer-to-Peer Best Practices & New Opportunities,” Eighth Annual In-House Recovery Conference, Dana Point, CA
(March 10, 2022).
Moderator: Chahira Solh.
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"Viewpoints on UCL Trends and Developments," 2019 California Lawyers Association Annual Meeting, Monterey, CA
(October 12, 2019).
Presenter: Chahira Solh.
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"Affirmative Recovery Litigation: Bringing Value to Your Company," ACC-SFBA Litigation Committee Meeting, San Francisco, CA
(June 13, 2018).
Presenters: Beatrice B. Nguyen and Chahira Solh.
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"Mergers/Acquisitions and Antitrust Considerations," Federal Bar Association's 2016 Fashion Law Conference, New York, NY
(February 12, 2016).
Presenter: Chahira Solh.
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"Helping Sales and Marketing Avoid an Anti-defamation, Infringement or Unfair Competition Claims from Competitors," ACC - In-House Counsel Conference, Anaheim, CA
(January 27, 2016).
Presenters: David Ervin, Steven D. Allison and Chahira Solh.
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"Antitrust Update," ABA Antitrust Section Teleconference, sponsored by the Corporate Counseling Committee
(May 2015).
Presenters: Shawn R. Johnson, Chahira Solh, Mary Anne Mason, Sean-Paul Brankin, and Olivier Antoine.
Publications
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"Report on the Autonomous Vehicle Safety Regulation World Congress 2017," Crowell & Moring's Retail & Consumer Products Law Observer and Crowell & Moring's Data Law Insights
(October 26, 2017).
Authors: Cheryl A. Falvey and Chahira Solh.
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"Antitrust – The Return of "Trial By Formula"?" Crowell & Moring's Litigation Forecast 2017
(January 2017).
Contributor: Chahira Solh.
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"Join C&M and other legal experts for the FBA's Fashion Law Conference," Crowell & Moring's Retail & Consumer Products Law Observer
(February 1, 2016).
Authors: Cheryl A. Falvey, Chahira Solh, and Frances Hadfield.
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"Pharmaceutical Litigation Update: Changing Landscape," The Antitrust Counselor, ABA Section of Antitrust Law's Corporate Counseling Committee, Vol. 10.1
(September 2015).
Authors: Chahira Solh and Astor Heaven.
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"Pricing Fundamentals Series," The American Bar Association Antitrust Section Pricing Conduct Committee's Newsletter, "Price Point"
(Winter 2011).
Co-Authors: Chahira Solh and Christie Stahlke.
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"California Supreme Court Rules that Pass-On Defense Is Not Available in Price-Fixing Cases under California's Cartwright Act," The Antitrust Counselor, ABA Section of Antitrust Law's Corporate Counseling Committee
(September 2010).
Co-Authors: Beatrice B. Nguyen and Chahira Solh.
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"Indirect Purchaser Actions," California Antitrust & Unfair Competition Law (Fourth), The Antitrust and Unfair Competition Law Section of the State Bar of California
(2010).
Co-Authors of Chapter 22: Daniel A. Sasse and Chahira Solh.
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"Practical Advice Today: Has Resale Price Maintenance Counseling Changed Post-Leegin?" The Price Point, newsletter of the ABA Section of Antitrust Law Pricing Conduct Committee, Vol. 9, Issue 1
(Winter 2010).
Co-Authors: Daniel A. Sasse and Chahira Solh.
Client Alerts & Newsletters
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"Key Takeaways From Crowell’s 2022 Transportation & Logistics Industry Workshop,"
(March 31, 2022).
Contacts: Meagan T. Bachman, Lorraine M. Campos, Rebecca Baden Chaney, S. Starling Marshall, Chahira Solh, Byron R. Brown, Mary-Caitlin Ray
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"Ninth Circuit Limits Nationwide Antitrust Class Actions By Indirect Purchasers,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(October 7, 2021).
Contacts: Shira Liu, Chahira Solh
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"NCAA v. Alston Signals Peril for the NCAA’s Amateurism Defense But Implications for Antitrust Go Well-Beyond Collegiate Sports,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(June 23, 2021).
Contacts: Chahira Solh, Andrew I. Gavil, Shira Liu
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"An App Store Set Up This Way Won’t Keep The Plaintiffs Away: Six Antitrust Takeaways from Last Week’s Apple v. Pepper Decision,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(May 23, 2019).
Contacts: Chahira Solh, Andrew I. Gavil
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"Apple v. Pepper: Tearing Down the Illinois Brick Wall?—Who Can and Cannot Sue Online Platforms Under the Federal Antitrust Laws,"
(December 21, 2018).
Contacts: Chahira Solh, Andrew I. Gavil
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"Humanless Self-Driving Cars to be Tested for the First Time on California’s Public Roads,"
Corporate Alert
(March 6, 2018).
Contacts: Chahira Solh, Rukiya Mohamed
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"FTC Flexes Enforcement Authority against Louisiana Real Estate Regulatory Agency for Anticompetitive Policies,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(June 5, 2017).
Contacts: Ryan C. Tisch, Andrew I. Gavil, Chahira Solh
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"Competition Scrutiny of Digital Marketplace Intensifies as EU Signals Potential Enforcement of Vertical Restraints on E-commerce,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(October 4, 2016).
Contacts: Chahira Solh, Ryan C. Tisch
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"Woodman's v. Clorox: 'Does Size Matter? Not Always' Under the Robinson-Patman Act,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(August 17, 2016).
Contacts: Ryan C. Tisch, Chahira Solh, Andrew I. Gavil
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"Do Different Size Packages Violate the Robinson Patman Act?,"
Advertising & State AG Alert
(March 20, 2015).
Contacts: Chahira Solh, Ryan C. Tisch
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""Toto – We Can't Be In Kansas": Kansas Supreme Court Scuttles Rule of Reason for Resale Price Agreements Under State Law,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(May 7, 2012).
Contacts: Robert A. Lipstein, Ryan C. Tisch, Daniel A. Sasse, Chahira Solh
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"Robust State Enforcement of Minimum Resale Price Maintenance May Require New Approaches to Pricing,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(January 24, 2011).
Contacts: Robert A. Lipstein, Daniel A. Sasse, Chahira Solh
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"California's Predatory Pricing Law Differs From Federal Counterpart,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(November 30, 2010).
Contacts: Daniel A. Sasse, Chahira Solh
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"California Supreme Court Rejects "Pass-on" Defense for Antitrust Damages,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(July 13, 2010).
Contacts: Beatrice B. Nguyen, Daniel A. Sasse, Chahira Solh
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"California Supreme Court Grants Review of Antitrust Damages "Pass-on" Defense Case,"
Antitrust Law 'In The News'
(December 5, 2008).
Contacts: Daniel A. Sasse, Chahira Solh
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"EU Antitrust Regulators Raid Intel's Germany Offices,"
Antitrust Law 'In The News'
(February 13, 2008).
Contact: Chahira Solh
Press Coverage
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Crowell & Moring's Sponsorship Initiative 10 Years Later
January 26, 2023 — Law360
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How I Made It: Advice On Mentoring The Next Generation Of Law Firm Leaders
January 7, 2022 — Law.com
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Top Antitrust Lawyers 2021: Chahira Solh
November 17, 2021 — Daily Journal
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How I Made Office Managing Partner: ‘I Demonstrated Leadership. I Prioritized DE&I, and Dedicated Efforts to Ensure That Everyone’s Voice Was Heard.’
August 4, 2021 — Law.com
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Transportation Group Of The Year: Crowell & Moring
December 18, 2020 — Law360
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United Way Bench & Bar Affinity Group
November 19, 2020 — Orange County Business Journal
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Diversity in Action
July 28, 2020 — UCI Law Alumni Newsletter
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Crowell's Dwyer To Head Leadership Council On Legal Diversity
November 26, 2019 — American Lawyer
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Spotlight On Crowell & Moring's Chahira Solh
November, 2019 — The Transmission
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Crowell & Moring Turns 40 and Eyes Growth Far Beyond Washington
June 3, 2019 — Bloomberg Law
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Top 40 Under 40
April 12, 2017 — Daily Journal
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California's Antitrust Bar
March 2015 — Global Competition Review
Firm News & Announcements
| December 22, 2022 |
Global Competition Review Recognizes Crowell & Moring’s Antitrust & Competition Group in "GCR 100 2023" |
| June 29, 2022 |
Crowell & Moring Named Among Seramount’s ‘Best Law Firms for Women’ for 11th Consecutive Year and Earns Hall of Fame Designation |
| November 23, 2021 |
Daily Journal Names Jason Murray and Chahira Solh to 2021 “Top Antitrust Lawyers” List |
| July 9, 2021 |
Crowell & Moring Named Among Working Mother’s 'Best Law Firms for Women' for Tenth Consecutive Year and Earns Hall of Fame Designation |
| December 18, 2020 |
Global Competition Review Ranks Crowell & Moring’s Antitrust & Competition Group in "GCR 100" |
| October 15, 2020 |
Crowell & Moring Establishes New Endowed Diversity Scholarship at UCI Law |
| August 28, 2020 |
Crowell & Moring Named Law Firm of the Year by Public Law Center |
| January 27, 2020 |
Three Crowell & Moring Partners Named to ‘Power List’ Recognizing Influential Minority Attorneys and Allies |
| September 20, 2019 |
Super Lawyers Recognizes 82 Crowell & Moring Lawyers Across United States |
| July 12, 2019 |
Crowell & Moring Endows Diversity Scholarship at the University of California Irvine |
| June 18, 2019 |
General Motors’ Litigation Counsel Joe Lines Joins Crowell & Moring’s Orange County Office |
| February 22, 2019 |
Crowell & Moring's Antitrust Group Listed as "Highly Recommended" in Global Competition Review's 19th Annual "GCR 100" |
| October 15, 2018 |
Super Lawyers Recognizes 82 Crowell & Moring Lawyers Across United States |
| October 31, 2017 |
Super Lawyers Recognizes 79 Crowell & Moring Lawyers Across United States |
| April 12, 2017 |
Crowell & Moring Partner Chahira Solh Named to Daily Journal's 2017 List of "Top 40 Under 40" California Lawyers |
| November 30, 2016 |
Super Lawyers Recognizes 71 Crowell & Moring Lawyers Across United States |
| May 5, 2016 |
Crowell & Moring Announces 2016 Legal Counsel on Legal Diversity Fellow and Pathfinders |
| January 4, 2016 |
Crowell & Moring Elects Nine New Partners and Promotes 15 Associates to Counsel |
| October 27, 2015 |
Super Lawyers Recognizes 90 Crowell & Moring Attorneys |
| September 30, 2014 |
Super Lawyers 2014 Recognizes 90 Crowell & Moring Attorneys |
| September 1, 2013 |
Super Lawyers 2013 Recognizes 64 Crowell & Moring Attorneys |
| September 1, 2012 |
Super Lawyers 2012 Recognizes 42 Crowell & Moring Attorneys |
| January 26, 2012 |
Crowell & Moring Elects Seven New Partners and Promotes 22 Attorneys to Counsel Positions |
| September 1, 2010 |
Super Lawyers 2010 Recognizes 36 Crowell & Moring Attorneys |
| January 27, 2010 |
Crowell & Moring Featured In Daily Journal's List Of 2009 "Top Plaintiff Verdicts" |
| September 1, 2009 |
Super Lawyers 2009 Recognizes 39 Crowell & Moring Attorneys |