S. Farhad Mirzadeh
OVERVIEW
Farhad Mirzadeh is an Associate 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)
PUBLICATIONS
- "GETTING TO YES: Antitrust Class Settlements from a Plaintiffs' Point of View", presented at ABA Antitrust Section's 14th International Cartel Workshop (June 2022), Co-Authored with Megan Jones and Jane Shin