Darshan Patel
Overview
In his litigation practice, Darshan Patel assists companies facing a variety of disputes, including complex commercial litigation and class action defense in both federal and state courts, advising companies on best practices in light of potential high-stakes litigation. Additionally, in the area of antitrust, Darshan provides counsel on a range of issues and agency actions, including investigating company pricing and hiring practices, such as algorithmic pricing, price-fixing, and no-poach/non-solicitation, and supporting clients seeking recovery for overcharges through litigation, negotiation, and pursuit of claims.
Career & Education
- Adjunct Professor, Trial Advocacy Coach, Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, 2022
- Writing Specialist, Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, 2022
- Research Assistant to Professor Justin Levitt, Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, 2021–2022
- Clinic Student, Office of the Federal Public Defender, Central District of California, Capital Habeas Unit, 2021
- Judicial Extern to the Hon. R. Gary Klausner, Central District of California, 2020
- Research Assistant to Professor Sean Kennedy, Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, 2020
- California
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
- South Asian Bar Association of Southern California; Board of Directors, 2021–2023, 2024
- Association of Business Trial Lawyers, Los Angeles Chapter, Member, 2023
Darshan 's Insights
Client Alert | 9 min read | 01.06.26
Beyond the Checkout: Retail's 2026 Legal Minefield
2026 will be a significant year for retailers and e-commerce companies, with significant changes on the horizon that will affect the entire industry and ecosystem. Potential headwinds and developments in product safety, pricing, artificial intelligence, data privacy, website compliance, and environmental responsibility are expected. But amidst these changes, there are likely significant opportunities that retail and e-commerce businesses can capitalize on.
Blog Post | 09.12.25
Client Alert | 6 min read | 05.16.25
Recent Antitrust Enforcer Statements Signal New Administration’s Direction and Priorities
Client Alert | 3 min read | 04.25.25
Insights
"FTC Updates (Dec. 19–30, 2022)"
|01.18.23
Crowell & Moring’s Retail & Consumer Products Law Observer
"FTC Updates (Oct. 24–28, 2022),"
|11.09.22
Crowell & Moring's Retail & Consumer Products Law Observer
FTC Updates (August 4 –August 22, 2025)
|09.12.25
Crowell & Moring’s Retail & Consumer Products Law Observer
FTC Updates (December 16 – December 27, 2024)
|01.08.25
Crowell & Moring’s Retail & Consumer Products Law Observer
FTC Updates (September 9 – 13, 2024)
|09.16.24
Crowell & Moring’s Retail & Consumer Products Law Observer
FTC Updates (April 8 – April 12, 2024)
|04.18.24
Crowell & Moring’s Retail & Consumer Products Law Observer
FTC Updates (February 5 – February 9, 2024)
|02.21.24
Crowell & Moring’s Retail & Consumer Products Law Observer
FTC Updates (December 4 – December 8, 2023)
|12.14.23
Crowell & Moring’s Retail & Consumer Products Law Observer
FTC Updates (August 7-25, 2023)
|10.05.23
Crowell & Moring’s Retail & Consumer Products Law Observer
FTC Updates (June 5 – June 16, 2023)
|06.23.23
Crowell & Moring’s Retail & Consumer Products Law Observer
Darshan 's Insights
Client Alert | 9 min read | 01.06.26
Beyond the Checkout: Retail's 2026 Legal Minefield
2026 will be a significant year for retailers and e-commerce companies, with significant changes on the horizon that will affect the entire industry and ecosystem. Potential headwinds and developments in product safety, pricing, artificial intelligence, data privacy, website compliance, and environmental responsibility are expected. But amidst these changes, there are likely significant opportunities that retail and e-commerce businesses can capitalize on.
Blog Post | 09.12.25
Client Alert | 6 min read | 05.16.25
Recent Antitrust Enforcer Statements Signal New Administration’s Direction and Priorities
Client Alert | 3 min read | 04.25.25
