John Ceccio advises clients on a broad spectrum of antitrust and competition matters, encompassing complex transactions, product counseling, government investigations, and high-stakes private litigation. With experience in innovation-driven industries, John guides cutting-edge advancements across technology, life sciences, healthcare, and financial services sectors. He leverages his deep understanding of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), biotechnology therapies, and advanced medical devices and diagnostics to provide solutions for navigating complex regulatory landscapes, facilitating desired business outcomes. By translating multifaceted business and legal contexts to competition enforcers and adversaries, John bridges the gap between technology, business strategy, and legal principles.
John’s relevant experience includes counseling firms and private equity sponsors on antitrust deal risks, managing HSR filings, considering contract terms, negotiating and responding to second requests, and developing strategic arguments for merger clearance and litigation. He has provided strategic guidance on product development and business strategies to firms in technology, life sciences, healthcare, and financial services, ensuring compliance with competition laws and regulations. As product counsel for a large technology firm, John addressed competition law, interface design, privacy concerns, product configurations, AI integration, and contracting practices. Additionally, he has collaborated with computer science and economist experts to develop litigation strategies related to AI, data, and machine learning models.
Member, American Bar Association
Member, Hispanic Bar Association
Young Lawyer Representative, AI Antitrust Task Force, ABA Antitrust Section