FTC Chair Edith Ramirez Sounds Off On Big Law

As Chairwoman of the Federal Trade Commission, Edith Ramirez is one of the most important people in Washington, and something of a political figure. But if you ask her, she’s still first and foremost a litigator.

After being tapped by President Obama as a commissioner in 2010, Ramirez was elevated to chair in 2013. Today, she oversees one of the most powerful — and, at times, controversial — agencies in Washington, D.C.

Established in 1914 under President Woodrow Wilson, the FTC is tasked with protecting consumers from unfair business practices and ensuring markets stay competitive. The agency is made up of five ...