Alicia Clausen
Overview
Alicia represents clients in complex commercial disputes, antitrust litigation and investigations, internal and government investigations, and white collar criminal defense matters, with a focus on antitrust and False Claims Act (FCA) matters. A hallmark of her practice is her experience with integrating legal, technological, and international experience to manage e-discovery for litigation, investigations, and other disputes. Clients with big data challenges turn to Alicia to rapidly identify critical information, provide counseling on the efficient and strategic use of artificial intelligence, and proactively advise on litigation readiness.
Career & Education
- American University Washington College of Law, J.D., 2012
- University Paris Nanterre, Master I, 2011
- Emerson College, B.S., cum laude, 2007
- New York
- District of Columbia
- International Chamber of Commerce, International Court of Arbitration, 2011
- District of Columbia Bar, Litigation Steering Committee
- Sedona Conference Sedona Conference Working Group 1, Practical Guidance Drafting Team
- French
- Spanish
- Portuguese
Alicia's Insights
Client Alert | 7 min read | 01.05.26
Consideration of Artificial Intelligence in Arbitration Terms of Reference
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve and integrate into various aspects of legal practice, counsel and arbitral tribunals drawing up their Terms of Reference (TOR) establishing the terms of the dispute being referred to arbitration and also formulating their procedural orders should consider the implications of AI. This client alert highlights the importance of addressing AI in TOR negotiations and provides an overview of likely topics international arbitration practitioners can expect to treat in TORs and procedural orders.
Event | 04.10.25
Press Coverage | 07.25.24
Speaking Engagement | 07.24.24
"e-Discovery within Law Firms - Finding the Right Fit: Internal Teams vs. Outsourcing vs. Hybrid Models," The Masters Conference - 2024 New York
Representative Matters
- Advised a national health insurance company in multiple FCA investigations.
- Defended major health plans in multi-district antitrust lawsuits.
- Advised a national health care company in antitrust claims against pharmaceutical manufacturers.
- Defended family-owned staffing companies in a qui tam suit alleging that defendants were ineligible for pandemic relief loans received through the Paycheck Protection Program. The court granted our motion for summary judgment.
- Advised a large health care organization on an FTC second request in connection with the acquisition of multiple health providers.
- Advised multiple large financial institutions on internal and SEC investigations of employee personal communications, representing several employees as individual clients.
Alicia's Insights
Client Alert | 7 min read | 01.05.26
Consideration of Artificial Intelligence in Arbitration Terms of Reference
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve and integrate into various aspects of legal practice, counsel and arbitral tribunals drawing up their Terms of Reference (TOR) establishing the terms of the dispute being referred to arbitration and also formulating their procedural orders should consider the implications of AI. This client alert highlights the importance of addressing AI in TOR negotiations and provides an overview of likely topics international arbitration practitioners can expect to treat in TORs and procedural orders.
Event | 04.10.25
Press Coverage | 07.25.24
Speaking Engagement | 07.24.24
"e-Discovery within Law Firms - Finding the Right Fit: Internal Teams vs. Outsourcing vs. Hybrid Models," The Masters Conference - 2024 New York
Recognition
- Willem C. Vis International Arbitration Moot, Best Individual Oralist Award, 2011
Alicia's Insights
Client Alert | 7 min read | 01.05.26
Consideration of Artificial Intelligence in Arbitration Terms of Reference
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve and integrate into various aspects of legal practice, counsel and arbitral tribunals drawing up their Terms of Reference (TOR) establishing the terms of the dispute being referred to arbitration and also formulating their procedural orders should consider the implications of AI. This client alert highlights the importance of addressing AI in TOR negotiations and provides an overview of likely topics international arbitration practitioners can expect to treat in TORs and procedural orders.
Event | 04.10.25
Press Coverage | 07.25.24
Speaking Engagement | 07.24.24
"e-Discovery within Law Firms - Finding the Right Fit: Internal Teams vs. Outsourcing vs. Hybrid Models," The Masters Conference - 2024 New York
Insights
Speaking Engagement | 07.24.24
"e-Discovery within Law Firms - Finding the Right Fit: Internal Teams vs. Outsourcing vs. Hybrid Models," The Masters Conference - 2024 New York
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Industries
Alicia's Insights
Client Alert | 7 min read | 01.05.26
Consideration of Artificial Intelligence in Arbitration Terms of Reference
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve and integrate into various aspects of legal practice, counsel and arbitral tribunals drawing up their Terms of Reference (TOR) establishing the terms of the dispute being referred to arbitration and also formulating their procedural orders should consider the implications of AI. This client alert highlights the importance of addressing AI in TOR negotiations and provides an overview of likely topics international arbitration practitioners can expect to treat in TORs and procedural orders.
Event | 04.10.25
Press Coverage | 07.25.24
Speaking Engagement | 07.24.24
"e-Discovery within Law Firms - Finding the Right Fit: Internal Teams vs. Outsourcing vs. Hybrid Models," The Masters Conference - 2024 New York
