August marks the beginning of a new ABA Antitrust Law Section year under the leadership of a new Chair. In this episode, co-hosts Anora Wang and Alicia Downey talk with Sullivan & Cromwell partner Renata Hesse, a longtime Section leader whose term as Chair began in August 2025. Our other featured guest is Renata’s colleague Dan Richardson, who supports Renata as Counsel to the Chair. Listen to this episode to hear about Renata’s priorities and goals for the 2025-26 year, and her commitment to ensuring that the Section serves as a forum for open dialogue and civil debates.

Renata B. Hesse, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Daniel J. Richardson, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Hosted by:

Anora Wang, Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP and Alicia Downey, Downey Law LLC