Join Us for the Golden State Institute (GSI) – Now at an Exciting New Venue!
October 23, 2025 | In-Person in San Francisco
Hyatt Regency San Francisco, 5 Embarcadero Ctr, San Francisco, CA 94111
We are thrilled to invite you to the Golden State Institute (GSI), the premier annual event of the Antitrust and Consumer Protection Section. This flagship conference brings together leading voices from the private and public sectors, including attorneys, academics, economists, judges, and law students, for a dynamic, multi-session program exploring the latest developments in Antitrust and Consumer Protection Section law, litigation trends, and enforcement actions.
We’re excited to announce that this year’s GSI will take place at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco, offering a fresh and spacious setting for enhanced networking, learning, and engagement.
Following a full day of insightful panels and discussion, the conference will conclude with a cocktail reception and elegant dinner celebrating the Antitrust Lawyer of the Year—a highlight of the event and a moment to recognize outstanding contributions to the field.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with fellow professionals, expand your knowledge, and honor excellence in antitrust and competition law in California.
Antitrust Lawyer of the Year
Each year, the Antitrust and Consumer Protection Section honors an Antitrust Lawyer of the Year at a dinner that follows the annual Golden State Institute. The award acknowledges that attorney’s achievements, contributions, and advancements in the field of Antitrust and Consumer Protection Section law.
The Antitrust and Consumer Protection Section of the California Lawyers Association is pleased to honor Thomas Naif Dahdouh as the 2025 Antitrust Lawyer of the Year. He has dedicated his career to public enforcement of federal antitrust, consumer protection and privacy laws.
For 33 years at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), he has sought to protect the American public by pursuing fair competition, shaping policy, and mentoring the next generation. Read more.
Sponsorship Opportunities
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