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Michael R. Krantz

Partner

P. 303.244.1831

Biography

Michael Krantz represents clients in antitrust and complex commercial litigation matters in Colorado and around the country, including on novel and evolving areas of antitrust law like algorithmic price fixing and student-athlete compensation. Clients know Michael will help them succeed by identifying practical, thoughtful, and detail-oriented solutions for complex problems. 

Prior to joining WTO, Michael served in the international arbitration practice of an AmLaw 20 firm.

Cases

  • Representing the Southeastern Conference in an antitrust case in Colorado federal court brought by hundreds of class action opt-outs against the NCAA and its five major athletic conferences regarding student-athlete benefits.
  • Argued a successful summary judgment motion in Delaware state court in a breach of contract case for a global communications service provider.
  • Defending a Fortune 500 healthcare company against industry-wide price-fixing and market allocation conspiracy claims.
  • Representing national outdoor and sporting goods retailer in multi-district antitrust case alleging price fixing conspiracy.
  • Obtained favorable settlement for a publicly traded apartment REIT facing antitrust claims as part of multidistrict litigation that spans 40 states based on the alleged use of algorithms in setting residential rental rates.
  • Defended a pharmaceutical startup company in an SEC enforcement action alleging misappropriation of investor funds and related Securities Act and Exchange Act claims.
  • Won a $268 million award for a private equity fund in an international investment treaty arbitration against a government that improperly interfered with the sale of a business.
  • Won a favorable result for a multinational insurance company accused of insurance bad faith, intentional interference with a contract, and bid rigging and price fixing in violation of the Colorado Antitrust Act.
  • Won summary judgment for an intellectual property law firm facing legal malpractice claims involving allegations of trade secret misappropriation.
  • Successfully represented one of the nation's largest grocery and foodservice distributors as a direct action plaintiff in antitrust litigation concerning broiler chickens.
  • Advocated for pro bono clients in cases involving immigration benefits, tenant-landlord disputes, disability benefits, and more.

Publications & Speaking Engagements

    Articles

  • "Walking Firearms to Gun Runners: ATF's Flawed Operation in a Flawed System," 103 NW J. Crim. L. & Criminology 585, (2013).

Other Experience

Sidley Austin, LLP - Associate

Personal Interests

European soccer, hiking, musical theater, and cooking.

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