Assistant Attorney General Gail Slater Delivers Remarks to the Ohio State University Law School

# Assistant Attorney General Addresses Ohio State Law Students on Antitrust Enforcement

Assistant Attorney General Gail Slater spoke at Ohio State University Law School on August 29, 2025, addressing students and members of the Federalist Society. Slater, who previously served as an advisor to Vice President JD Vance when he was a U.S. Senator from Ohio, encouraged young conservative lawyers to consider public service careers.

Slater discussed the current landscape of antitrust enforcement, highlighting how technological innovations like artificial intelligence are transforming the economy while economic consolidation threatens consumers and workers. She emphasized that vigorous antitrust enforcement can boost economic growth, foster innovation, and protect Americans by addressing consolidation across industries.

The remarks reflected on the importance of attracting new talent to the Department of Justice during a period of significant economic change. Slater characterized the antitrust enforcement role as critical in addressing the intersection of technological disruption and market consolidation affecting American consumers and workers.