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Melvin E. Kenney, III

Senior Associate

Melvin Kenney III represents clients in a variety of industries in antitrust and competition matters, including government review of mergers and acquisitions, filing obligations under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act, complex civil litigation, and counseling clients in relation to antitrust issues. His industry experience includes high technology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, health care, semiconductors, consumer products, entertainment, retail, and food.

As an author and editor, he has contributed to articles, book chapters, and official commentaries on antitrust law and policy.

Melvin earned his J.D. from Howard University School of Law, where he served as the Managing Editor of the Howard Law Journal. Prior to joining Arnold & Porter, Melvin worked for two large law firms, where he focused on several large investigations and litigation matters involving antitrust, intellectual property, arbitration, employment, and entertainment issues. Melvin received his Bachelors of Science from Morehouse College in Physics.

Credentials

Education

  • J.D., Howard University School of Law, 2020, magna cum laude
  • B.S., Physics, Morehouse College, 2017, magna cum laude

Admissions

  • District of Columbia
  • New York

Activities

  • Member, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
  • Young Lawyer Representative, ABA Antitrust Law Section, Corporate Counseling and Compliance Committee
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