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Chris Yook represents clients in investigations and enforcement actions pursued by antitrust enforcement agencies and in complex litigation, including some of the largest class actions in the U.S. He also regularly advises companies on the antitrust implications of strategic business decisions. Chris is known for his work and thought leadership on technology regulation as well as on topics at the intersection of the antitrust and intellectual property laws.
Chris is recommended in the Legal 500 US guide and was named a 2023 D.C. Rising Star by the National Law Journal. In addition, Chris has been recognized as "One to Watch" and a "Rising Star" by Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers. He currently serves as Chair of the ABA Section of Antitrust Law's Technology Committee. Chris also sits on the board of the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Maryland and is an American Bar Foundation Fellow.
Publications
J.D., George Washington University Law School, with honors
B.A., Johns Hopkins University
District of Columbia
Maryland
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
U.S. Court of International Trade
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
September 1, 2023
National Law Journal Names Chris Yook a D.C. Rising Star
June 8, 2023
King & Spalding Earns Top-Tier Rankings in Legal 500 United States 2023 Guide
Obtained complete dismissal Porsche Cars North America, Inc. and Dr. Ing. H.C. F. Porsche AG from multidistrict litigation alleging antitrust conspiracy over technological advancements, features, and costs (In re German Automotive Manufacturers Antitrust Litigation).
Representing Cornell University and Rice University before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in an antitrust class action involving financial-aid practices.
Obtained $84.9 million jury verdict in favor of BASF Corporation in an antitrust lawsuit against a competitor involving exclusive dealing and tying arrangements.
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December 22, 2022
Venue Changes for State Antitrust Enforcement
December 9, 2021
Agencies Revise Position on Standards-Essential Patents
September 1, 2023
National Law Journal Names Chris Yook a D.C. Rising Star
June 8, 2023
King & Spalding Earns Top-Tier Rankings in Legal 500 United States 2023 Guide
Obtained complete dismissal Porsche Cars North America, Inc. and Dr. Ing. H.C. F. Porsche AG from multidistrict litigation alleging antitrust conspiracy over technological advancements, features, and costs (In re German Automotive Manufacturers Antitrust Litigation).
Representing Cornell University and Rice University before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in an antitrust class action involving financial-aid practices.
Obtained $84.9 million jury verdict in favor of BASF Corporation in an antitrust lawsuit against a competitor involving exclusive dealing and tying arrangements.
See more
December 22, 2022
Venue Changes for State Antitrust Enforcement
December 9, 2021
Agencies Revise Position on Standards-Essential Patents
September 1, 2023
National Law Journal Names Chris Yook a D.C. Rising Star
June 8, 2023
King & Spalding Earns Top-Tier Rankings in Legal 500 United States 2023 Guide
J.D., George Washington University Law School, with honors
B.A., Johns Hopkins University
District of Columbia
Maryland
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
U.S. Court of International Trade
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan