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Kenneth Dintzer

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Overview

Kenneth Dintzer is a partner in Crowell & Moring’s Antitrust and Competition, Government Contracts, and Litigation groups. He most recently served as deputy branch director in the National Courts Section of the Department of Justice’s Civil Division, and he is a former senior trial counsel in DOJ’s Antitrust Division. He was a leading Department of Justice litigator for more than 30 years, where he handled many of DOJ’s most high-profile and complex cases.

A seasoned first-chair trial lawyer, Kenneth has served attorneys general during six presidential administrations. He has led litigation involving innovative technologies, financial services, government contracts, and more. He has deep experience in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and has argued more than 25 cases at the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals.

At Crowell & Moring, Kenneth represents leading corporations in litigation involving antitrust, government contracts, and other complex disputes stemming from enforcement actions and other concerns.  Kenneth plays a key role in training and mentoring young trial lawyers at Crowell & Moring, offering guidance on various aspects of litigation, such as trial skills, evidence, and discovery. Kenneth was previously recognized by the Civil Division and Executive Office for United States Attorneys for his work with DOJ’s training center at the University of South Carolina, where he taught from 2001 to 2025.

Career & Education

    • Department of Justice
      Deputy Branch Director, 2014–2024
    • Department of Justice: Antitrust Division
      Senior Trial Counsel, 2020–2024
      Trial Attorney, 1992–1997
    • Department of Justice: Civil Division
      Assistant Director, Commercial Litigation Branch, National Courts Section, 2007–2014
      Senior Trial Attorney, Commercial Litigation Branch, National Courts Section, 2003–2007
      Trial Attorney, Commercial Litigation Branch, National Courts Section, 1997–2003
    • Department of Justice
      Deputy Branch Director, 2014–2024
    • Department of Justice: Antitrust Division
      Senior Trial Counsel, 2020–2024
      Trial Attorney, 1992–1997
    • Department of Justice: Civil Division
      Assistant Director, Commercial Litigation Branch, National Courts Section, 2007–2014
      Senior Trial Attorney, Commercial Litigation Branch, National Courts Section, 2003–2007
      Trial Attorney, Commercial Litigation Branch, National Courts Section, 1997–2003

    • University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1990
    • California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, B.S., computer science, 1987
    • University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1990
    • California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, B.S., computer science, 1987

    • New York
    • District of Columbia
    • New York
    • District of Columbia

    • United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
    • Clerk to Hon., Glenn L. Archer, Jr.
    • United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
    • Clerk to Hon., Glenn L. Archer, Jr.

Kenneth's Insights

Firm News | 3 min read | 12.02.25

Global Competition Review Recognizes Crowell & Moring’s Antitrust and Competition Group in 2026 “GCR 100”

Washington – December 2, 2025: Crowell & Moring’s Antitrust and Competition Group has been recognized as one of “the world’s best competition practices” by Global Competition Review’s 2026 “GCR 100.” GCR ranked Crowell as “recommended” in California, Washington, D.C., and both the Belgium and Brussels categories. The firm was also ranked as “highly recommended” in New York....

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Insights

Firm News | 3 min read | 12.02.25

Global Competition Review Recognizes Crowell & Moring’s Antitrust and Competition Group in 2026 “GCR 100”

Press Coverage | 11.19.25

Real Estate Powerhouses Square Off In Court: New York Brief

Speaking Engagement | 09.18.25

Right-to-Repair: Legal, Policy, and Practical Insights for Antitrust Practitioners

Firm News | 1 min read | 07.15.25

Crowell Advises MP Materials on Landmark Public-Private Partnership with Department of Defense

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Practices

Kenneth's Insights

Firm News | 3 min read | 12.02.25

Global Competition Review Recognizes Crowell & Moring’s Antitrust and Competition Group in 2026 “GCR 100”

Washington – December 2, 2025: Crowell & Moring’s Antitrust and Competition Group has been recognized as one of “the world’s best competition practices” by Global Competition Review’s 2026 “GCR 100.” GCR ranked Crowell as “recommended” in California, Washington, D.C., and both the Belgium and Brussels categories. The firm was also ranked as “highly recommended” in New York....

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