Sharon Connaughton

What I do:
I counsel public and private companies of all sizes and at all stages of development, as well as private equity funds and other investors, on a full range of antitrust issues, with an emphasis on requirements under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act.

Why Cooley?
The Cooley team has the experience to effectively and knowledgably handle the myriad of issues and obligations that may arise during the evaluation, negotiation and execution of a transaction.

What my clients value:
Being able to quickly identify any potential antitrust related concerns and knowledgeably address them

Likes:
Family time, hiking, traveling, my dog Teddi and a good murder mystery

Great reads:
• “Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage” by Alfred Lansing
• “The Innovators: How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution” by Walter Isaacson
• “The Grapes of Wrath” by John Steinbeck

I root for:
The Washington Nationals and Commanders, of course!