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Kari Ferver

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Overview

Kari effectively represents clients in complex and fast-paced antitrust and litigation matters, particularly in the healthcare space. She works closely with clients and colleagues to assess difficult and novel legal issues and craft associated strategies. Kari regularly drafts substantive motions and complaints; prepares corporate representatives for depositions; and communicates with clients about litigation developments and industry updates.

In her antitrust practice, Kari represents several large corporations in actions against pharmaceutical manufacturers related to anticompetitive practices. She has litigated allegations related to reverse payment settlements, market allocation and other anticompetitive agreements, price fixing, and other restraints of trade under both federal and state antitrust laws. Kari also represents clients in complex commercial litigation and arbitration matters related to contract disputes and fraud.

She received her J.D., summa cum laude, from the University of California, Irvine and worked as a research assistant for law professor and noted antitrust scholar Christopher Leslie. She has also served as a judicial extern to the Honorable Josephine Staton. Before she became an attorney, Kari represented clients seeking Social Security disability benefits at administrative hearings. She remains involved with Social Security disability work via pro bono trainings and consultations.

Career & Education

    • University of California, Irvine, B.A., summa cum laude, Criminology, Law & Society, 2006
    • University of California, Irvine, M.A., Social Ecology, 2009
    • University of California, Irvine School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2021
    • University of California, Irvine, B.A., summa cum laude, Criminology, Law & Society, 2006
    • University of California, Irvine, M.A., Social Ecology, 2009
    • University of California, Irvine School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2021

    • California
    • California

Kari's Insights

Blog Post | 10.02.26

FTC Updates (September 14–25, 2026)

The FTC has been active across both consumer protection and competition spaces in the past two weeks. In the consumer protection space, the Commission published guidance on auto dealer price transparency, announced proposed settlements with companies and individuals resolving complaints of alleged deceptive marketing and unfair practices, and sought public comment on platforms’ role in amplifying impersonation scams. In the competition space, the Commission endorsed a Department of Education proposal to increase competition among higher education accreditors. The Commission also revised its Rules of Practice. These stories and more after the jump....

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Insights

Blog Post | 10.02.26

FTC Updates (September 14–25, 2026)

Firm News | 1 min read | 09.24.26

Crowell & Moring Honored at 2026 Orange County Coalition for Diversity in the Law Awards Gala

Client Alert | 4 min read | 09.02.26

Filed, Not Forgotten: FTC Signals Antitrust Scrutiny of Patent Application Acquisitions in Biologic Drug Markets

Blog Post | 08.03.26

FTC Blog Updates (July 13 – July 24, 2026)

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Practices

Kari's Insights

Blog Post | 10.02.26

FTC Updates (September 14–25, 2026)

The FTC has been active across both consumer protection and competition spaces in the past two weeks. In the consumer protection space, the Commission published guidance on auto dealer price transparency, announced proposed settlements with companies and individuals resolving complaints of alleged deceptive marketing and unfair practices, and sought public comment on platforms’ role in amplifying impersonation scams. In the competition space, the Commission endorsed a Department of Education proposal to increase competition among higher education accreditors. The Commission also revised its Rules of Practice. These stories and more after the jump....

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