FTC Names Former Covington Partner Bureau of Competition Chief

The Federal Trade Commission appointed Henry Liu, a former Covington & Burling partner, as the head of its Bureau of Competition.

Liu’s Tuesday confirmation was unanimously approved by the FTC’s three Democrat-appointed commissioners, the agency said in a press release. He brings more than 14 years of antitrust litigation experience to the role, most recently in Covington’s litigation and antitrust practices.

“I’m excited to have Henry at the helm of the Bureau of Competition,” FTC Chair Lina Khan said in a statement. “His experience and expertise will equip the Commission to continue tackling unfair methods of competition and protecting the ...