October 7, 2025 – San Francisco, CA
The Joseph Saveri Law Firm, LLP has been selected by the American Antitrust Institute (AAI) as an Honoree for Outstanding Antitrust Litigation Achievement in Private Law Practice for its work in Le v. Zuffa, LLC. This recognition is one of the most prestigious awards in the field of antitrust enforcement. It underscores the firm’s ongoing commitment to advancing fair competition and protecting workers and consumers through private enforcement.
The Le v. Zuffa case—filed on behalf of mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters—challenged the UFC’s anticompetitive conduct in the professional sports industry. Led by Joseph Saveri, the firm played a key role as co-lead counsel in the litigation, which sought to restore fair market conditions and ensure that UFC athletes are compensated equitably for their talent and contributions.
AAI’s Antitrust Enforcement Awards honor outstanding achievements that contribute to the development of antitrust law and reflect the highest standards of professional excellence. This year’s Honorees include Berger Montague, Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC, and the Joseph Saveri Law Firm, recognized jointly for their collaborative success in this landmark case. Key members of the firm’s case team included Joseph Saveri, Kevin Rayhill, Christopher Young, Itak Moradi, and Aaron Cera.
Awardees will be formally recognized at the AAI Awards Night on November 6, 2025, during the organization’s 19th Annual Private Antitrust Enforcement Conference in Washington, D.C.
“We are deeply honored by this recognition from the American Antitrust Institute,” said Joseph Saveri, founder and managing partner of the firm. “Le v. Zuffa reflects the very heart of our mission—standing up to powerful corporations, ensuring fair competition, and protecting those whose livelihoods depend on it. We’re proud to have worked alongside an exceptional team of firms and attorneys who share that same commitment.”
The American Antitrust Institute is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting competition that protects consumers, businesses, and innovation. Its annual awards recognize legal teams whose work has made a significant impact on antitrust enforcement and public policy.
To learn more about the firm’s work in Le v. Zuffa, LLC, visit:
https://www.saverilawfirm.com/our-cases/ufc