Wilkinson Stekloff is recognized for its work on merger litigation, including trial victories in antitrust matters. The team operates from the firm’s Washington, DC office and is known for managing complex litigation and enforcement matters efficiently. The firm is actively involved in litigation and regulatory proceedings concerning significant transactions and industry practices. Co-founders Beth Wilkinson and Brian Stekloff lead the practice, with Wilkinson providing experience in jury trials and commercial cases. Rakesh Kilaru provides broad appellate expertise across US courts, while Kosta Stoljikovic focuses on federal antitrust investigations.
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Testimonials
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‘This boutique firm has top-quality lawyers top to bottom.'
‘James Rosenthal is a top-notch legal thinker, writer, and examiner.'
'Beth Wilkinson is an elite trial counsel.'
'Jenna Swarbrick and Alysha Bohanon are next generation stars.’
Key clients
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise
- National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
- Microsoft
- SAP
- Medtronic
- Cargill
- Visa
- Valve Corporation
- Altria
- Amazon
- NFL
Work highlights
Led trial strategy for HPE in defense against the U.S. Department of Justice’s challenge to its $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks.
Served as lead defense negotiator for the groundbreaking $2.8 billion name, image, and likeness settlement, resolving multiple class actions for the NCAA, and reshaping college athletics.
Secured a unanimous affirmance from the Ninth Circuit, validating the firm’s landmark trial victory defending Microsoft’s $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision against the Federal Trade Commission.
Practice head
Beth Wilkinson; Brian Stekloff
Other key lawyers
Rakesh Kilaru; Kosta Stoljikovic; Sarah Neuman; Cali Arat; James Rosenthal; Jenna Swarbrick; Alysha Bohanon