Danielle Morello is a Counsel in the Washington, DC office. Her practice focuses on advising clients on all aspects of antitrust law, with an emphasis on litigation and proceedings in criminal and civil antitrust enforcement matters in federal courts and before federal agencies. She has experience representing corporations in complex multi-district and multi-defendant class actions against allegations of bid-rigging, price fixing, collusion, and other anti-competitive activity, and experience representing corporations and individuals facing government antitrust enforcement actions. She also advises on transactions and investigations across a wide range of industries.
Danielle maintains a robust pro bono practice, representing individuals and organizations in litigation related to LGBTQ rights, women's rights, and the protection of voting rights.
- Representing Caterpillar Inc. in a suit alleging the company conspired to boycott the distributor of a foreign supplier seeking to enter the United States, successfully defending Caterpillar against antitrust claims at trial through a jury verdict.
- Representing Energy Transfer L.P. in a case alleging major oil producers, refiners, pipelines, and an industry-wide trade association conspired to raise the price of oil and gasoline.
- Representing UnitedHealth Group and its subsidiaries on multiple matters.
- Representing ALDI and Sysco in multiple Sherman Act actions across multiple protein industries.
- Representing multiple FAANG companies in matters before the DOJ and FTC.
- Representing class of plaintiffs in multiple Sherman Act cases in the auto parts industry.
- Representing international shipping corporation in government enforcement action and follow-on civil class action.
- Representing Fortune 10 company in internal investigation related to potential antitrust liability.
- Advising Fortune 5 company on multiple merger matters in front of the FTC and DOJ, including challenged acquisitions.
News and client work
Contact details
- Clifford Chance, Washington D.C.
- +1 202 912 5088
- Email me
- Practice area Antitrust, EU & trade, Litigation, dispute resolution & risk management
Career and qualifications
- Smith College (B.A.)
Awards and citations
- Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2020-2024
- Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch, 2023