Strategic Legal Expertise With a Focus on Antitrust
Bloom Strategic Counsel, based in Washington, DC, specializes in public policy, government relations, and antitrust analysis. Founded in 2013 by Seth Bloom, former General Counsel of the U.S. Senate Antitrust Subcommittee, the firm brings nearly three decades of experience in antitrust law and regulation across several critical industries.
Meet Seth Bloom
Decades of Expertise in Government and Private Sector
Seth Bloom is a distinguished attorney with nearly 30 years of experience in both the government and private sectors, specializing in antitrust and competition law. He has played a pivotal role in addressing critical regulatory, antitrust, and competition issues across multiple industries such as telecommunications, media, high-tech, healthcare, transportation, and aviation.
- Named one of Washington, DC’s 500 Most Influential People by Washingtonian in 2024 and 2025
- Named by The Hill on their list of Top Lobbyists in 2023 and 2024
- Described as the “Top Antitrust Lobbyist” and an “Antitrust Guru” by Politico
Pioneering Work With High-Profile Clients
Mr. Bloom has worked with some of the world’s most notable companies, helping them navigate complex regulatory and antitrust competition policy landscapes. His firm, Bloom Strategic Counsel, has represented leading clients such as Amazon, Apple, Comcast NBC Universal, JetBlue, Microsoft and Uber in matters ranging from merger transactions to competition law and policy.
- Key merger representations: Aetna/Humana, Adobe/Figma, Amazon/Whole Foods, Comcast/Time Warner Cable, JetBlue/Spirit Airlines, T-Mobile/Sprint, and Uber/Postmates.
- Extensive advisory and advocacy role: Extensive advisory and advocacy role in competition and regulatory issues for top companies like Amazon, Apple, Comcast NBC Universal, Microsoft and Molson Coors.
Shaping U.S. Antitrust Policy from Capitol Hill
Before founding Bloom Strategic Counsel, Mr. Bloom spent nearly 14 years as Counsel, then General Counsel, to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee’s Antitrust Subcommittee, where he was instrumental in shaping antitrust policy. As General Counsel, he led numerous high-stakes investigations, including those related to the AOL/Time Warner merger and the United/Continental merger, and AT&T/T-Mobile merger, and the landmark 2011 investigation into allegations that Google was engaged in anticompetitive conduct, among others.
- Oversaw critical investigations such as Google's anti-competitive conduct in Internet search.
- Lead staffer during landmark mergers and acquisitions, such as Comcast/NBC Universal, United/Continental, and AT&T/T-Mobile.
Played a crucial role in several landmark investigations into competitive conditions across industries such as high-tech, telecom, media, healthcare, and aviation.
Bipartisan Leadership and Policy Influence
During in his time working in the Senate, Mr. Bloom was known for his ability to build bipartisan relationships and facilitate policy debates. His leadership was essential in setting the tone for major legislative discussions and senate hearings.
- Widely recognized for shaping policy debates with both Democratic and Republican lawmakers.
- Led the 2011 AT&T/T-Mobile merger review, defining the framework for legislative analysis.
- Led the Antitrust Subcommittee's landmark 2011 into allegations that Google was engaged in anticompetitive conduct.
- Known for cultivating cross-party relationships within the Senate to shape antitrust policies.
Public Speaking and Thought Leadership
Frequently called upon to speak on antitrust, competition, and regulatory issues at trade and industry forums and in the media.
- Thought Leadership: Sought after by legal and professional associations, and serves on the Board of Advisors of the American Antitrust Institute.
- Prestigious Speaker: Regular speaker before professional organizations.
- Frequently Cited as an Expert in the Media: He has been frequently quoted by numerous media outlets, including the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and Politico and has appeared on CNBC, CNN and BBC World News.
Leveraging Expertise for Clients
At Bloom Strategic Counsel, Mr. Bloom offers his clients unparalleled expertise, combining his legal insights, regulatory experience, and policy acumen. The firm provides a range of services, including government relations, strategic advice, legal analysis, and advocacy, all tailored to help clients navigate the most complex challenges in competition law.
- Key Services: Government relations, legal and antitrust analysis, advocacy and representation at Congressional hearings.
- Empowering clients with in-depth insights on regulatory challenges, merger transactions, and policy advocacy.
- Notable client representation in industries ranging from telecommunications and media to healthcare, aviation and high-tech.
Advocacy Aligned With Strategy
Bloom Strategic Counsel is structured to move with agility while delivering the thoughtful advocacy organizations need to navigate dynamic landscapes. If you're seeking legal and political insight aligned with your larger mission, let's discuss how to align strategy with results.