Kay Lynn Brumbaugh
Partner
kaylynnbrumbaugh@andrewskurth.com
Suite 3700
Dallas TX 75201
P: 214.659.4702
F: 214.659.4788
Download v-cardKay Lynn represents clients in the areas of antitrust litigation and counseling, class actions, and other complex commercial and business litigation matters. She also represents clients in connection with investigations by the Federal Trade Commission, the Department of Justice Antitrust Division and various states’ attorneys general. Her antitrust representation encompasses assisting clients in obtaining antitrust clearance from federal and state authorities in connection with merger and acquisition transactions. Kay Lynn has provided representation for clients in many industries including food and beverage, franchising and distribution, direct sales, consumer products, manufacturing, health care, insurance, commercial explosives, oil and gas, electric power, internet and e-commerce, transportation, telecommunications, and vitamins.
Kay Lynn was profiled as one of the "up and coming" antitrust lawyers in Texas in Chambers USA, America's Leading Lawyers for Business (2007). She has also been recognized as a Texas "Super Lawyer" by Texas Monthly in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007, and she was named one of the “Best Lawyers in Dallas Under 40” by D Magazine in 2002 and 2004.
Representative Experience
- Defense jury verdict in antitrust class action in which bread buyers in the state of Texas alleged price-fixing conspiracy
- Assisted natural gas company in obtaining approvals from the Federal Trade Commission and the Texas Attorney General to buy assets ordered to be divested from the Conoco-Phillips merger
- Serving as Texas counsel to companies in ongoing patent infringement matters
- Dismissal and summary judgment affirmed by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in case alleging exclusive dealing, monopolization and state law tort claims
- Defense summary judgment granted in monopolization and price discrimination case brought against major manufacturer by large group of terminated dealers
- Motion to dismiss granted in favor of distributor sued by competitor for alleged violations of state and federal antitrust laws
- Defeated class certification in price-fixing conspiracy case; order denying class certification affirmed by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
- Represented national hotel and real estate franchisors in multiple breach of contract and trademark lawsuits against franchisees
- Design and implementation of antitrust compliance programs for clients in many industries
- Harmar v. Coca-Cola Enterprises - District Court of Morris County, Tx - trial and appeal of rule of reason antitrust case, 218 S.W.3d 671 (Tex. 2006)
Articles / Publications
- ABA Section of Antitrust Law, Antitrust Law Developments (6th Ed. 2007)
- Kay Lynn is a contributor
- "Antitrust Compliance: Perspectives and Resources for Corporate Counselors," ABA Antitrust Section (April 2005)
- Kay Lynn is a contributing essay author
- “Inside the Minds: The Art & Science of Antitrust Law: Leading Lawyers on Competition, Litigation and Globalization,” Aspatore, Inc. (October 2003)
- Kay Lynn was one of 13 leading antitrust lawyers selected to author a book chapter
- "Franchise Update" (with Deborah S. Coldwell, Paul Goldean and Gail Schubot), SMU Law Review (Summer 1999)
- "Proving Entitlement to Preliminary Injunctions Against Franchisees" (with Deborah S. Coldwell), ABA Franchise Law Journal (Winter 1999)
Briefings, Seminars & Speeches
- “Re-Thinking Litigation-Related Boilerplate Provisions: Do They Avoid or Encourage Litigation?”, presented to the Andrews Kurth Business Transactions Section (September 2007)
- "Antitrust Issues in Franchising," Fundamentals of Franchising, American Bar Association Forum on Franchising in conjunction with the Dallas Bar Association (March 2007)
- "A Texas Antitrust Case from Trial through Appeal to the Texas Supreme Court" (co-presenter), Speech to the Texas State Bar Antitrust & Business Litigation Section at the State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting (June 2005)
- Representing Franchise Clients: Issue Spotting and the Basics," Dallas Bar Association Solo & Small Firm Section (October 2001)
- "Selected Antitrust Issues Related to Franchises and Business Opportunities" (topic presented as part of the program)
- "It's Not Over Until the Signs Come Down: Practical Tips for Seeking Preliminary Injunctions in Franchise Terminations" (co-presented with Deborah S. Coldwell), Dallas Bar Association Franchise & Distribution Law Section (February 1999)
Professional / Civic Affiliations
Member
- Dallas Bar Association, Antitrust Section (Council Member, present)
- State Bar of Texas, Antitrust and Business Litigation Section (Council Member, 2002-2005)
- American Bar Association, Antitrust and Litigation Sections and Forum on Franchising
Civic Affiliations
- Friends of WRR, the City of Dallas-owned classical music radio station
- Board of Directors (2007)
- Junior Associates of the Dallas Museum of Art
- An Affair of the Art, Underwriting Co-Chair (2006-2007) and Underwriting Committee (2005-2006)
- New Friends/New Life, Advisory Board Member (2004-present)
- MENTTIUM mentee (2005-2006)
- United Way of Dallas, Young Leaders' Society and Women's Leadership Council
Headline News
- Andrews Kurth Receives High Rankings in Chambers USA Guide (June 25, 2007)
Practice Areas
Education
- JD, 1992, University of Virginia School of Law, Judicial Clerkship with the Honorable Sam B. Hall, Jr., US District Judge for the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall and Texarkana Divisions (1992-1993)
BBA, 1989, high Honors, The University of Texas
Admitted
Texas 1992
US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
US District Court for the Northern District of Texas
US District Court for the Southern District of Texas
US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
US District Court for the District of Colorado
