Stephen Neuwirth chairs Quinn Emanuel’s Antitrust and Competition Law practice, representing both plaintiffs and defendants in some of the most important antitrust litigation in the nation. Chambers USA describes Mr. Neuwirth as “renowned for his deep understanding of corporate transactions and antitrust matters,” and “recognized as a ’leading light’ for his plaintiffs’ work.” Mr. Neuwirth also handles a broad range of other litigation matters, with particular emphasis on contract disputes, corporate governance, class actions, cases related to sports, and matters arising from transactions between foreign and U.S. businesses. Mr. Neuwirth brings to bear over twenty-five years of experience in private practice and government, including serving as Associate White House Counsel to President Clinton from 1993-1996. In 1998, the U.S. Department of Justice retained Mr. Neuwirth to assist in the Antitrust Division’s litigation against Microsoft Corporation. Chambers USA ranks Mr. Neuwirth both nationally for plaintiffs’ antitrust (Band 1) and in New York for antitrust litigation. Law360 recognized Mr. Neuwirth as one of just eight antitrust MVPs nationwide in 2012 (and also ranked Quinn Emanuel’s antitrust practice in 2011 as one of the top five in the United States). Mr. Neuwirth is recognized in The Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers.