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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 and Trial 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 2001-2024.

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 | 1 min read | 07.15.25

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

Washington – July 15, 2025: Crowell & Moring was honored to represent MP Materials in its landmark partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense, making DoD the company’s largest shareholder. On July 9, MP and DoD signed a multibillion-dollar package of investments and long-term commitments, providing for, among other things, construction of the company’s second domestic magnet manufacturing facility. The agreements include convertible preferred equity, warrants, loans, and price floor and offtake commitments....

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Insights

Firm News | 1 min read | 07.15.25

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

Publication | 07.15.25

In-House Counsel Plays Crucial Role in Risk Analysis for Trials

Press Coverage | 07.14.25

What’s The Word On Wage-Fixing? Cracking Down On Collusion Among Employers

Press Coverage | 05.12.25

Contempt Order Worsens Apple's Antitrust Woes

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Kenneth's Insights

Firm News | 1 min read | 07.15.25

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

Washington – July 15, 2025: Crowell & Moring was honored to represent MP Materials in its landmark partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense, making DoD the company’s largest shareholder. On July 9, MP and DoD signed a multibillion-dollar package of investments and long-term commitments, providing for, among other things, construction of the company’s second domestic magnet manufacturing facility. The agreements include convertible preferred equity, warrants, loans, and price floor and offtake commitments....

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