S. Farhad Mirzadeh

  • Counsel
  • Washington, DC
  • fmirzadeh@hausfeld.com
  • +1 202 849 4763
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OVERVIEW

Farhad Mirzadeh is Counsel in the firm’s Washington, DC office, where he represents clients across a wide range of industries in high-stakes antitrust, commercial, and sports and entertainment litigation. He has appeared in court opposite industry-leading technology and media companies, and is valued by clients and colleagues alike for his practical judgment, creative strategy, and ability to translate complex legal theories into meaningful results.

Farhad represents plaintiffs in prominent class actions including, In re NFL Sunday Ticket Antitrust Litigation, on behalf of millions of residential and commercial subscribers challenging the NFL’s media‑rights agreements; In re Domestic Airline Travel Antitrust Litigation, alleging a multi‑airline conspiracy to inflate domestic fares; and In re Local TV Advertising Antitrust Litigation, a multidistrict case alleging price‑fixing by major broadcast groups in the local television ad market.

Beyond the courtroom, Farhad is an active contributor to the legal community. He regularly speaks and writes on sports law, emerging antitrust trends, and complex discovery issues.

EDUCATION

The George Washington University Law School, J.D., 2018

University of North Texas, B.A., 2013

BAR ADMISSIONS

District of Columbia

Texas

AFFILIATIONS

George Washington Journal of Energy and Environmental Law, Senior Production Editor (2017-2018)

The George Washington University Law School Moot Court Board, Member (2016-2018)

The George Washington University Law School Alternative Dispute Resolution Board, Member (2016-2018)

Small Business and Community Economic Development Clinic, Student Attorney (2018)

EXPERIENCE

Antitrust/Competition

  • In re NFL’s Sunday Ticket Antitrust Litigation – Farhad was part of a trial team representing residential and commercial subscriber plaintiffs alleging that the National Football League (“NFL”) and its teams violated the antitrust laws through media-rights agreements that suppressed the output of, and raised the price for, out-of-market game telecasts. At the conclusion of a four-week trial, the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiffs and awarded $4.7 billion in damages.
  • In re Domestic Airline Travel Antitrust Litigation – A class action lawsuit alleging a conspiracy by United, American, Delta, and Southwest to artificially inflate domestic airline ticket prices by limiting capacity.
  • In re Local TV Advertising Antitrust Litigation – Representing a class of TV advertisers in multidistrict litigation alleging broadcast giants violated federal law by conspiring to fix prices for local TV advertisements.