Austin Ownbey

Austin Ownbey is a seasoned antitrust attorney currently serving as a Partner at Akerman LLP, having transitioned from the role of Competition Counsel at Foley Hoag LLP, where practice focused on advising clients on various antitrust matters, including merger reviews and enforcement issues. Previous experience includes tenure as a Senior Associate at Alston & Bird LLP, where Austin handled complex investigations and antitrust litigation, and as an Associate at Baker Botts, representing clients in antitrust reviews globally. Austin began a legal career as a Staff Attorney at the Federal Trade Commission, executing antitrust law enforcement and consumer protection investigations. Academic credentials include a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School, alongside a B.A. in Politics from Oberlin College.