Kristen Broz is an experienced litigator and legal counselor who represents clients across the United States, in federal and state courts and before government agencies, with an emphasis on antitrust, consumer protection, and class action matters. Kristen has represented clients in appeals and amicus filings before the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Second Circuit and Federal Circuit, as well as the U.S. Supreme Court.
Kristen’s clients span multiple industries, including technology, gaming, health care, construction, payment card, and real estate. Kristen routinely represents clients in DOJ, FTC, and state attorneys general investigations regarding antitrust and consumer protection issues and defends clients in administrative and federal court proceedings brought by government entities and private parties. She also represents government contractors in litigation before the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and Boards of Contract Appeals involving major construction and technology contracts. She works closely with clients and the government to investigate, negotiate, and resolve civil and criminal issues to avoid litigation or prosecution.
Representative Experience
Representative Matters
- Successfully moved to dismiss complaint against international online gaming company in antitrust class action alleging monopolization
- Secured early dismissal of trademark infringement lawsuit against international client and secured lift of temporary restraining order
- Represented government contractor in multimillion-dollar action in the Eastern District of Virginia alleging violations of the Lanham Act
Professional Highlights
Pro Bono Experience
Kristen has provided pro bono legal services through the public defender’s office for the Eastern District of Virginia. She also participates in pro bono efforts in her capacity as a board member of Children’s Law Center and Wildlife SOS.
Professional Activities
Adjunct Professor, University of Virginia, School of Continuing and Professional Studies, 2017-present
Adjunct Professor, Capitol Technology University, May 2011-present
American Association of Justice
Recognition & Accomplishments
American Bar Foundation, Fellow, 2025
National Law Journal, Washington D.C. Rising Star, 2024
Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, Class of Fellows, 2024
Thomson Reuters, "Washington D.C. Super Lawyers Rising Star," Civil Litigation, 2015-2024; "Virginia Super Lawyers Rising Star," Civil Litigation, 2019
Speaking Engagements
“The Google Search Decision: What Comes Next?” ABA Unilateral Conduct Committee, September 11, 2024
“Generative AI,” Webinar, June 12, 2024
“Google Closings” Panel, ABA Unilateral Conduct Committee, May 6, 2024
Board Memberships & Community Service
Wildlife SOS, Board Member, 2021-present; President, 2020-2021; Treasurer, 2015-2020
Children's Law Center, Advisory Board Member, 2024-present
Publications
Co-author, "Data/Cybersecurity & Insurance," ABA's Technology in Construction Law, August 14, 2023
Co-author, "California Strikes Again: Do Arbitration and Class Action Waiver Clauses Protect Your Clients Against a Class Action CCPA Claim?" CPO Magazine, July 14, 2020
Co-author, "Supreme Court to Hear Appeal on Antitrust Liability and Trade Association Membership," Hausfeld Antitrust Bulletin, August 25, 2016
Co-author, "The Business of American Courts in Kiobel," JURIST, Sidebar, Oct. 2, 2012
Co-author, "The Sixteenth FCC Mobile Wireless Competition Report," American Bar Association Antitrust Section Media & Technology E-Bulletin, May 2013, at 3
Credentials
Education
George Washington University Law School (J.D., cum laude, 2011)
Judge Albert H. Grenadier Award for Excellence in Oral Advocacy
George Washington International Law Review
Moot Court Board; Mock Trial Board; ADR Board
Research Assistant to Professor Sonia Suter and Professor Jerome Barron
University of Virginia (B.A. 2006)
Echols Scholar, Faculty Award for Leadership in Pursuit of Social Justice
Admissions
Virginia
District of Columbia
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
U.S. Court of Federal Claims