Jesse Weiss Speaks at Penn Carey Law Antitrust Association’s Annual Symposium
April 28, 2025
On April 18, 2025, Cravath partner Jesse M. Weiss participated in the Penn Carey Law Antitrust Association’s annual symposium, which was held at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. The symposium, entitled “Silicon Valley and the Sherman Act: Monopolization and Information Sharing in the Age of AI,” convened academics and antitrust practitioners to discuss topics related to monopolization and the implications of advancements in AI and technology for antitrust law. Jesse spoke on a panel about monopolization cases and issues in technology industries.
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J.D., 2008, Georgetown University Law Centermagna cum laude
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