“Phil Iovieno is a powerful litigator with the perfect mix of aggressive litigation and a soft-spoken voice, keen emotional intelligence and empathy. I would trust him on the most important company litigation.”
“Phil Iovieno takes a practical, efficient approach to matter management, maintains a great facility with detail while keeping focused on the big picture and is a genuine pleasure to work with. His deep experience and ability to think on his feet allowed him to pivot quickly during the trial.”
“Phil is extremely intelligent. He is a master of antitrust law and trial practice.”
Chambers USA Research
Phil is Co-chair of the firm’s Antitrust Practice. A nationally recognized trial lawyer concentrating on antitrust and complex commercial disputes, he represents clients in high‑stakes matters in federal and state courts across the United States and has led numerous jury trials to verdict.
Phil’s practice spans the full spectrum of antitrust litigation, representing both plaintiffs and defendants in cases involving price fixing, monopolization, and other competition‑related claims. Based on his undisputed track record of success on both sides of the “v,” Phil has been consistently ranked as one of the leading lawyers in America by multiple publications, particularly in the areas of antitrust and litigation. He has been recognized by Chambers, The Legal 500, Benchmark Litigation as a “National Litigation Star,” and the 2025 and 2026 editions of Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Lawyers in America and the 500 Leading Antitrust and Global Competition Lawyers. Since 2020, Phil has also been recognized by Who’s Who Legal as a Global Leader in Competition, which noted that Phil is “a well-respected name for plaintiff representations, particularly in matters involving price-fixing cartels.”
Phil is a frequent speaker and recognized thought leader on antitrust and complex litigation, regularly participating in domestic and international conferences focused on competition law, litigation strategy, and emerging economic models. He also writes on these topics for leading legal publications, offering practical insight on private enforcement, multidistrict litigation, and the intersection of litigation risk and business strategy.
In addition to his practice, Phil is active in pro bono and charitable work, including representation of individuals in federal and state courts and long‑standing involvement with organizations supporting children and underserved communities.
Phil earned his JD from Albany Law School, where he was articles editor of the Albany Law Review, and his BA, magna cum laude, from Siena College.
“Phil Iovieno is a powerful litigator with the perfect mix of aggressive litigation and a soft-spoken voice, keen emotional intelligence and empathy. I would trust him on the most important company litigation.”
“Phil Iovieno takes a practical, efficient approach to matter management, maintains a great facility with detail while keeping focused on the big picture and is a genuine pleasure to work with. His deep experience and ability to think on his feet allowed him to pivot quickly during the trial.”
“Phil is extremely intelligent. He is a master of antitrust law and trial practice.”
Chambers USA Research
Phil is Co-chair of the firm’s Antitrust Practice. A nationally recognized trial lawyer concentrating on antitrust and complex commercial disputes, he represents clients in high‑stakes matters in federal and state courts across the United States and has led numerous jury trials to verdict.
Experience
- Recovered more than $2 billion for various corporate clients who were the victims of price-fixing cartels and other antitrust violations. These recoveries have included:
- settlements of more than $500 million for 12 corporate opt- out plaintiffs who were victims of price-fixing in the market for LCD panels, exceeding 150 percent of the plaintiffs’ damage claims and more than five times what they would have recovered from the class action;
- settlements of more than $225 million for nine corporate opt-out plaintiffs who were victims of price-fixing in the market for cathode ray tubes, exceeding 150 percent of the plaintiffs’ damage claims and more than five times what they would have recovered from the class action.
- Currently representing a group of 16 opt-out plaintiffs with tens of billions of purchases in antitrust price-fixing litigation against the major chicken suppliers, and serving as court-appointed co-liaison counsel for all opt-out plaintiffs in that action
- Currently representing a group of 13 opt-out plaintiffs with tens of billions of purchases in antitrust price-fixing litigation against the major pork suppliers.
- Currently representing a group of 10 opt-out plaintiffs with tens of billions of purchases in antitrust price-fixing litigation against the major beef suppliers, and serving as court-appointed liaison counsel for all opt-out plaintiffs in that action.
- Currently representing BJ’s Wholesale Club and others in an antitrust monopolization case against Keurig Green Mountain.
- Represented a group of 3,700 retail pharmacies as opt-out plaintiffs in a federal antitrust action against drug manufacturers, achieving settlements far in excess of what they would have received from the class.
- Successfully defended the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts in a case alleging the violation of various antitrust laws, achieving the voluntary dismissal of all claims for no compensation after more than three years of litigation.
- Representing AT&T Corporation in its opposition to the federal government’s settlement of the United States v. Microsoft case.
- Successfully defended AT&T Corporation/SBC Communications against antitrust claims alleging monopolization involving its payphone business.
- Won summary judgment for Philip Morris Inc., dismissing all claims that its wholesale distribution programs violated the antitrust laws.
- Successfully represented DuPont on DOJ’s grand jury investigation into its research into and use of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA).
Work performed while at prior firms
News & Press
Mintz has further enhanced its high-powered litigation practice with a five-partner team led by Philip Iovieno and including Nicholas Gravante, Jr., Sean O’Shea, Michael Petrella, and Matthew Karlan.
Publications
- Co-authored an article in Global Competition Review’s Americas Antitrust 2025, entitled “Strategic Considerations for Corporate Plaintiffs in Multi-District Litigation” (Aug. 2024)
- Authored an article in the New York Law Journal entitled “Expanding Contingency Fee Practices: Best Practices” (Aug. 2023)
- Co-authored the “The United States” chapter in the 16th edition of The Private Competition Enforcement Review (Mar. 2023)
“Phil Iovieno is a powerful litigator with the perfect mix of aggressive litigation and a soft-spoken voice, keen emotional intelligence and empathy. I would trust him on the most important company litigation.”
“Phil Iovieno takes a practical, efficient approach to matter management, maintains a great facility with detail while keeping focused on the big picture and is a genuine pleasure to work with. His deep experience and ability to think on his feet allowed him to pivot quickly during the trial.”
“Phil is extremely intelligent. He is a master of antitrust law and trial practice.”
Chambers USA Research
Phil is Co-chair of the firm’s Antitrust Practice. A nationally recognized trial lawyer concentrating on antitrust and complex commercial disputes, he represents clients in high‑stakes matters in federal and state courts across the United States and has led numerous jury trials to verdict.
Recognition & Awards
Chambers USA: Antitrust: Mainly Plaintiff – NY (2024–2025)
Lawdragon: Leading Lawyers in America (2025)
Lawdragon 500: Leading Antitrust & Global Competition Lawyers (2025)
Recent Insights
Mintz has further enhanced its high-powered litigation practice with a five-partner team led by Philip Iovieno and including Nicholas Gravante, Jr., Sean O’Shea, Michael Petrella, and Matthew Karlan.