The National Amicus Briefs Initiative

The George Washington University Competition & Innovation Lab is thrilled to announce the launch of the National Amicus Brief Initiative (NABI), a pioneering program poised to transform antitrust enforcement in the judiciary.

Under the expert leadership of Elyse Dorsey—a distinguished career antitrust attorney with extensive appellate experience, including service at the U.S. Court of Appeals and the Federal Trade Commission, as well as in private practice—NABI represents a bold step forward in bridging the gap between academic rigor and judicial decision-making in an era of unprecedented technological disruption: 

The National Amicus Briefs Initiative 

In today's rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, antitrust litigation is surging, with courts grappling with intricate economic theories, novel technological paradigms, and dynamic market structures. Generalist judges often face the daunting task of adjudicating cases that demand specialized insights into competition policy, innovation economics, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, digital platforms, and biotechnology. NABI addresses this critical challenge head-on by producing meticulously researched, objective, and authoritative amicus curiae briefs. These briefs provide courts with clear, evidence-based guidance, illuminating modern economic realities and fostering precedents that promote robust competition, safeguard consumer welfare, and unleash innovative potential.

 

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"As the director of the National Amicus Brief Initiative at the GW Competition & Innovation Lab, I am dedicated to bridging the divide between academic scholarship and judicial practice in antitrust law. 

By crafting rigorous, impartial amicus briefs, NABI empowers courts to confront the challenges of emerging technologies and evolving markets with clarity and foresight, ultimately safeguarding the engines of innovation that drive our economy forward."

Elyse Dorsey 
Director of the National Amicus Briefs Initiative and Managing Attorney

 

What sets NABI apart is its unparalleled fusion of academic excellence and practical impact. Drawing on the intellectual resources of the GW Competition & Innovation Lab—founded and directed by Professors Frederic Jenny and Aurelien Portuese, both renowned scholars in antitrust and innovation law—our briefs are crafted with the support of faculty, researchers, and students. This collaborative approach ensures depth, neutrality, and foresight, distinguishing NABI from other efforts in the field. No comparable university-based initiative exists that is singularly dedicated to equipping courts with the tools to navigate cutting-edge antitrust issues, from monopolization claims in tech ecosystems to merger challenges in data-driven industries.

 In an environment where amicus briefs increasingly influence high-stakes, precedent-setting cases— with hundreds filed annually across federal and state courts—your support will amplify your firm's voice in fostering a competitive economy that rewards innovation and protects against anticompetitive harms.

We invite forward-thinking law firms to join us as sponsors and become integral partners in this vital endeavor. Together, we can empower the judiciary to render decisions that reflect the complexities of contemporary markets and pave the way for a more innovative and equitable future. 

For sponsorship opportunities or further details, please contact us at gwucilgwu [dot] edu.

 Download the brochure here:

 The National Amicus Briefs Initiative 

Contact us at gwucilgwu [dot] edu (gwucil[at]gwu[dot]edu)