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Ahmad Al Dajani

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About

Ahmad Al Dajani focuses his practice on aviation regulatory issues, advising clients at the intersection of complex regulatory frameworks and high stakes transactions.

Ahmad counsels clients on aviation regulatory and competition (antitrust) aspects of mergers and acquisitions and various forms of cooperation agreements, investigations, and litigation, including transaction structuring, regulatory strategy, and integration planning. He represents airlines and other aviation stakeholders in Department of Transportation proceedings involving route, slot, and frequency allocations, as well as antitrust immunity proceedings, helping clients navigate complex regulatory processes while advancing their commercial objectives.

Drawing on his combined antitrust and aviation regulatory experience, Ahmad provides strategic guidance to clients facing multifaceted regulatory challenges, supported by strong advocacy skills in contentious matters.

Before entering private practice, Ahmad gained extensive judicial and governmental experience. He clerked for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and Arizona, respectively. Ahmad served as a law clerk to the U.S. Supreme Court's Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure. He also worked for the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary (Sen. Diane Feinstein), contributing to legislative and policy development at the federal level (including Supreme Court confirmation proceedings). Ahmad also clerked with Rep. Jan Schakowsky.

Ahmad earned his J.D., cum laude, from Georgetown University Law Center, where he participated in the Appellate Litigation Clinic and served as a teaching assistant to Professor Paul Ohm in the Computer Programming for Lawyers course. Ahmad also holds an M.Sc. In conflict prevention and peacebuilding from the University of Durham (UK) and a B.A. in politics and government from North Park University.

Bar AdmissionsDistrict of ColumbiaIllinois
Education
  • J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, 2018

EXPERIENCE

Representative Matters
  • Led the response for a major U.S. airline to DOJ-issued Civil Investigative Demands, Rule 45 Subpoenas, and Rule 30(b)(6) deposition and trial testimony, providing strategic counsel to navigate complex litigation and regulatory challenges
  • Represented major global alliance in antitrust immunity proceedings before the Department of Transportation, supporting efficient operations and strategic alliances within the aviation industry
  • Represented a major U.S. airline in various Department of Transportation route proceedings, including slot and frequency allocation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and securing advantageous slot positions critical for maintaining competitive market access in key domestic and international hubs

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