Dr. Lina Khan

Associate Professor

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Biography

Lina Khan is an Associate Professor at Columbia Law School, specializing in antitrust law and the political economy of law. Her scholarship critically examines the ways in which dominant digital platforms reveal the limitations of traditional antitrust frameworks. Khan's influential writings have appeared in notable legal publications, including the Columbia Law Review, Harvard Law Review, and Yale Law Journal. Her key works, such as "Amazon’s Antitrust Paradox," have garnered significant recognition, including the 2018 Antitrust Writing Award and the 2019 Jerry S. Cohen Memorial Fund’s Antitrust Article Remedies Award. Described as a leading figure in a new school of antitrust thought, her analyses have been profiled by major media outlets like The Atlantic, Bloomberg, and The New Yorker. Before joining Columbia in 2020, Khan served as counsel to the U.S. House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Antitrust and played a pivotal role in investigating digital markets. A frequent commentator on antitrust issues, Khan has been recognized by publications such as Politico and Foreign Policy for her contributions to the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Counsel

— Present

U.S. House Judiciary Committee • Washington, D.C.

Provided legal guidance and helped lead investigations into digital markets.

Legal Adviser

— Present

Federal Trade Commission • Washington, D.C.

Served as legal adviser to Commissioner Rohit Chopra.

Courses

L9313 C. Public Economic Law L6293 Antitrust Trade Regulation L6524 C. Public Economic Law: Economic Governance

Requirements for Columbia University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV or Resume
  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Department of Anthropology (GSAS)