About
Hattie is an Associate in our antitrust, competition, and trade practice based in Washington, D.C. She advises technology, construction, bio-pharmaceutical, and agricultural clients in connection with antitrust litigation, investigations, and merger control matters.
Prior to joining Freshfields, Hattie was a Law Clerk at Land O’ Lakes and a Paralegal Specialist at the U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division, in the Telecommunications and Broadband section. In law school, Hattie was managing editor of the University of Minnesota Journal of International Law and a Legal Writing instructor.
Additional Information
Education
- JD, University of Minnesota Law School
- Honors: Legal Research & Writing Honors; Dean’s List; Dean’s Distinguished Scholarship
- BA, Government, Dartmouth College
- Honors: War and Peace Fellow; Wiley Initiative Grant Recipient; Parent’s Award (Varsity Rowing)
Bar Admissions
- Admitted to practice in the District of Columbia

Hattie Van Metre
Associate
Washington, DC Office
700 13th Street, NW
10th Floor
20005-3960 Washington, DC