Ryan C. Tisch is a partner in the firm's Antitrust & Competition Group. His practice focuses on antitrust business counseling, merger control, and government antitrust investigations of both horizontal and vertical conduct. Ryan's recent experience includes:
- Representing AT&T in the regulatory review of its 2015 acquisition of DirecTV.
- Representing E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. in securing antitrust approval of its 2015 divestiture of its Neoprene polychloroprene business.
- Representing Flowers Foods in its 2013 acquisition of Wonder Bread and other Hostess bread brands.
- Representing the Grocery Manufacturers Association companies with respect to antitrust and association issues.
- Counseling a number of major food and CPG manufacturers on issues related to regulatory M&A review, grocery sales, distribution, pricing, and antitrust issues.
- Counseling a major Asian manufacturer of display panels with respect to pricing, distribution, and antitrust risk management.
- Representing E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. and its subsidiary Pioneer Hi-Bred in their acquisition of Pannar Seed, which was ultimately approved by the South African Competition Appeal Court and the Supreme Court of South Africa.
- Representing clients in the manufacturing and transportation sectors during multi-year price-fixing investigations by US and European officials.
- Representing numerous clients in relation to investigations by state antitrust authorities for both horizontal and vertical conduct issues.
- Conducting antitrust compliance auditing and training for clients in the US and Europe, including extensive advice on risk mitigation with respect to trade association activities, standard setting, data exchanges, and vertical issues, including resale price maintenance, price discrimination, and distribution issues.
- Counseling a variety of clients on antitrust compliance related to the structuring of complex distribution systems.
Ryan currently serves as chair of the Trade, Sports, and Professional Associations Committee of the Antitrust Section of the American Bar Association.
Ryan is also active in pro bono matters, with an emphasis on immigration and asylum issues.
Ryan graduated from Yale College in 1998 with a B.A. in ethics, politics, and economics. He earned his J.D. with honors from the University of Chicago Law School in 2001. He is a member of the District of Columbia Bar.
Affiliations
Admitted to practice: District of Columbia
Highlights, News & Knowledge
Speeches & Presentations
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"Strategic Considerations and Small Business Requirements Driving Unique Business Combinations," Crowell & Moring's Ounce of Prevention Seminar (OOPS) 2019, Washington, DC
(May 7, 2019).
Moderator: Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan; Speakers: Judy Choi and Ryan C. Tisch.
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"Product Market Definition in Retail Merger Cases: Lessons from JM Smucker/Conagra and Energizer/Spectrum," ABA Teleconference
(August 21, 2018).
Moderator: Ryan C Tisch.
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"Antitrust Issues for Food and Supplement Managing Antitrust Risk in the Manufacturer/Retailer Relationship," ABA - Eighth Annual Food & Supplements Workshop, Rosslyn, VA
(June 25, 2018).
Moderator: Ryan C. Tisch; Panelist: Alexis J. Gilman.
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"Recovering from Your Competitors' or Suppliers' Merger: Achieving Your Goals in Antitrust Agency Merger Reviews," Crowell & Moring Fourth Annual In-House Recovery Conference, Dana Point, CA
(March 8, 2018).
Speakers: Juan A. Arteaga, Olivier N. Antoine, Alexis J. Gilman, and Ryan C. Tisch.
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"The Private Label Revolution," 2017 ANA/BAA Marketing Law Conference, Chicago, IL
(November 13, 2017).
Panelists: Christopher A. Cole and Ryan C. Tisch.
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"Antitrust Concerns in Retailer Interactions," GMA 2017 Legal Conference, San Diego, CA
(February 28, 2017).
Presenter: Ryan C. Tisch.
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"A Hands-On Review of a Telecommunications Merger Challenge," Los Angeles, CA
(October 21, 2016).
Panelist: Ryan C. Tisch.
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"Antitrust 'Hot Topics' in the Food, Beverage, and Consumer Products Industry," GMA Legal Conference, Rancho Mirage, CA
(February 24, 2016).
Presenter: Ryan C. Tisch.
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"Counseling Trade Associations: Beyond the Antitrust Compliance Statement," ABA Antitrust Section Spring Meeting
(Spring 2013).
Moderator: Ryan Tisch; Panelists: Diane Bieri (Arnold & Porter), Karin Moore (Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America), Kristina Nordlander (Sidley Austin), and James Wilson (Vorys Sater Seymour & Pease).
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"Antitrust Distribution: Up All Night: Distribution Risk as a Leading Cause of Insomnia," Crowell & Moring Product Risk Management Seminar
(October 19, 2011).
Moderator: Ryan Tisch. Panelists: Melanie Sabo (Federal Trade Commission); Laura Jones (Avaya); Sean-Paul Brankin; Robert Lipstein.
Publications
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"Data, Data Everywhere – Positioning Your Company to Survive and Thrive in the Data Revolution," Crowell & Moring's Litigation Forecast 2018
(January 2018).
Contributors: Cheryl Falvey, Paul Rosen, Cari Stinebower, Ryan Tisch, and Kent Goss.
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"Antitrust – New Wind Blows in an Old Wind," Crowell & Moring's Regulatory Forecast 2017
(May 2017).
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"Compliance and Crisis Management: Danger and Opportunity," Westlaw Journal's Government Contract, Vol. 30, Issue 7
(August 1, 2016).
Authors: Peter Eyre, Jeffrey L. Poston, Cari N. Stinebower, and Ryan C. Tisch.
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"2015 Antitrust M&A Year in Review," Crowell & Moring LLP
(January 2016).
Co-Authors: Wm. Randolph Smith, Olivier N. Antoine, Sean-Paul Brankin, Dr. Salomé Cisnal de Ugarte, Thomas De Meese, Shawn R. Johnson, Lisa Kimmel, Arthur N. Lerner, Mary Anne Mason, Joseph M. Miller, Jeane A. Thomas, Ryan C. Tisch, and Michael G. Van Arsdall.
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"Regulatory Forecast 2016: What Corporate Counsel Need to Know for the Coming Year," a Crowell & Moring LLP publication
(January 2016).
Contributor.
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"Global Compliance, Ethics, and Crisis Management," Crowell & Moring's Regulatory Forecast 2016
(January 2016).
Contributors: Cari N. Stinebower, Peter Eyre, Ryan C. Tisch, Jeffrey L. Poston, Grégoire Ryelandt, Charles De Jager, Larry Boggs, and Patricia L. Wu.
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"Regulatory Forecast 2015: What Corporate Counsel Need to Know for the Coming Year," a Crowell & Moring LLP publication
(January 2015).
Contributor.
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"Perfecting the structure and substance of new joint ventures," Inside Counsel
(December 3, 2014).
Author: Ryan C. Tisch.
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"Over a Barrel: Strategic Considerations for Investment Funds at the Crossroads of Antitrust and Securities Law," Bloomberg BNA – Antitrust & Trade Regulation Report, Vol. 103, No. 2579
(December 2012).
Co-Authors: Richard C. Holbrook, Jr., Kelly G. Howard, Ryan Tisch, and Christie Stahlke.
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"Unintended Consequences for Innovation in Modern U.S. Vertical Merger Review," The Antitrust Counselor
(Winter 2011).
Authors: Robert Lipstein, Ryan Tisch, and Mika Clark.
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"Good Things for Antitrust & IP: Will Leegin Bring GE to Life?" Distribution, the newsletter of the Distribution and Franchising Committee, ABA Antitrust Section, Vol. 12, No. 1
(February 2008).
Co-Authors: Robert Lipstein and Ryan C. Tisch.
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"RPM in IP: RIP To Per Se?" Competition Law and IP Law360
(April 2007).
Co-Authors: Robert Lipstein and Ryan C. Tisch.
Client Alerts & Newsletters
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"A Partisan Tale: The FTC's Vertical Merger Enforcement Commentary,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(January 6, 2021).
Contacts: Alexis J. Gilman, Angel Prado, Olivier N. Antoine, Jeane A. Thomas, CIPP/E, Ryan C. Tisch
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"Antitrust Agencies Launch Vertical Merger Guidelines, Still Fall Flat with Two FTC Commissioners,"
Regulatory Alert
(July 1, 2020).
Contacts: Alexis J. Gilman, Britton D. Davis, Olivier N. Antoine, Juan A. Arteaga, Shawn R. Johnson, Jeane A. Thomas, CIPP/E, Ryan C. Tisch
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"DOJ Continues Expedited Approval of COVID-19 Related Competitor Collaborations,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(April 24, 2020).
Contacts: Juan A. Arteaga, Alexis J. Gilman, Ryan C. Tisch
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"Treasury Issues Guidance and a Form Agreement for Air Carrier Payroll Support Program and Provides an Update on Payments,"
Corporate Alert
(April 23, 2020).
Contacts: James G. Flood, Eileen M. Gleimer, Ryan C. Tisch, Scott Lessne, James Janaitis, Mary-Caitlin Ray
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"CARES Act Loans for Aviation Related Businesses – Update,"
Corporate Alert
(April 17, 2020).
Contacts: James G. Flood, Eileen M. Gleimer, Ryan C. Tisch, Scott Lessne, James Janaitis, Mary-Caitlin Ray
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"New Treasury Guidance Provides Relief from Financial Instrument Offering under Payroll Support Program for Small and Mid-Sized Aviation Businesses,"
Corporate Alert
(April 14, 2020).
Contacts: James G. Flood, Eileen M. Gleimer, Ryan C. Tisch, Scott Lessne, James Janaitis, Mary-Caitlin Ray
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"CARES Act Payroll Support Program: It's Not Just for Airlines,"
(April 6, 2020).
Contacts: James G. Flood, Eileen M. Gleimer, Ryan C. Tisch, Scott Lessne, James Janaitis, Mary-Caitlin Ray
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"DOJ & FTC Facilitate Lawful Collaborations to Respond to COVID-19,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(March 25, 2020).
Contacts: Jeane A. Thomas, CIPP/E, Ryan C. Tisch, Alexis Victoria DeBernardis
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"Collaborative Crisis Response: Antitrust Compliance & the Coronavirus Outbreak,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(March 10, 2020).
Contacts: Ryan C. Tisch, Juan A. Arteaga, Alexis J. Gilman
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"Consummated-Merger Challenge by Private Party Results in First Ever Divestiture,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(October 15, 2018).
Contacts: Alexis J. Gilman, Olivier N. Antoine, Juan A. Arteaga, Shawn R. Johnson, Wm. Randolph Smith, Jeane A. Thomas, CIPP/E, Ryan C. Tisch
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"Reform of DOJ’s Merger-Review Process: AAG Delrahim Announces Changes Aiming to Complete Most Merger Investigations Within Six Months,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(September 27, 2018).
Contacts: Olivier N. Antoine, Juan A. Arteaga, Alexis J. Gilman, Shawn R. Johnson, Wm. Randolph Smith, Jeane A. Thomas, CIPP/E, Ryan C. Tisch
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"DOJ Challenges Consummated Merger and Seeks Divestiture,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(September 27, 2017).
Contacts: Ryan C. Tisch, Juan A. Arteaga
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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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"PODCAST: Antitrust in a New Era — Competition Under the Trump Administration — C&M’s First 100 Days Series,"
First 100 Days Series
(February 9, 2017).
Contacts: Jeane A. Thomas, CIPP/E, Ryan C. Tisch
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"U.S. Antitrust Agencies Offer "Antitrust Guidance for Human Resources Professionals","
Antitrust Law Alert
(October 27, 2016).
Contacts: Ryan C. Tisch, Kris D. Meade, Astor Heaven
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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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"FTC Sues Distributor for Invitation to Collude with Dual Distribution Manufacturer,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(August 12, 2016).
Contacts: Ryan C. Tisch, Andrew I. Gavil, Lisa Kimmel, Ph.D.
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"Joint DOJ-FTC Memorandum Puts Defense M&A Deals in the Crosshairs,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(April 14, 2016).
Contacts: Peter Eyre, Alan W. H. Gourley, Stephen J. McBrady, Shawn R. Johnson, Ryan C. Tisch
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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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"Supreme Court Requires "Active State Supervision" over State Regulatory Agency Comprised of Active Market Participants,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(March 3, 2015).
Contacts: Jeane A. Thomas, CIPP/E, Ryan C. Tisch
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"FTC Decides McWane: Muddy Waters on Tap?,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(February 12, 2014).
Contact: Ryan C. Tisch
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"FTC Clarifies "Investment Only" Exception to HSR Reportability,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(September 26, 2012).
Contacts: Ryan C. Tisch, Robert A. Lipstein, Jeane A. Thomas, CIPP/E, Shawn R. Johnson
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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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"Third Circuit Clarifies Robinson-Patman Act's Competing Purchaser Requirement in Bid Situations,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(January 12, 2010).
Contacts: Robert A. Lipstein, Ryan C. Tisch
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"Federal Trade Commission Charges Intel With Anticompetitive Conduct; Commits to Expedited Administrative Trial and Decision,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(December 16, 2009).
Contact: Ryan C. Tisch
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"FTC, Whole Foods Reach Agreement on Wild Oats Acquisition,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(March 9, 2009).
Contacts: Wm. Randolph Smith, Ryan C. Tisch
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"High Noon: DOJ and FTC Shootout Over Report on Single Firm Conduct,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(September 8, 2008).
Contacts: Wm. Randolph Smith, Ryan C. Tisch
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"Nine West Steps into Leegin's Shoes: FTC Modifies 2000 Consent Order,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(May 8, 2008).
Contacts: Wm. Randolph Smith, Ryan C. Tisch
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"Practical Considerations Arising From Supreme Court's Leegin Decision Overturning Per Se Treatment of Minimum Resale Price Maintenance Agreements,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(June 28, 2007).
Contacts: Wm. Randolph Smith, Ryan C. Tisch
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"Supreme Court Brings Law on Predatory Buying into Line with Existing Rule on Predatory Selling,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(February 22, 2007).
Contact: Ryan C. Tisch
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"FTC, DOJ Hold Hearings On Refusals to Deal With Rivals Under Sherman Act,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(July 20, 2006).
Contacts: Wm. Randolph Smith, Ryan C. Tisch
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"FTC/DOJ Open Joint Hearings on Single Firm Conduct,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(June 21, 2006).
Contact: Ryan C. Tisch
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"FTC and DOJ Hold Initial Hearing on Predatory Pricing,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(June 6, 2006).
Contact: Ryan C. Tisch
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"Court Dismisses Resident Match Antitrust Lawsuit,"
Health Care Alert
(August 16, 2004).
Contact: Ryan C. Tisch
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