The Litigation Division represents the Commission in Federal courts of appeals when parties challenge Commission actions, and, in conjunction with the United States Department of Justice and United States Attorneys offices, represents the Commission in litigation in Federal district courts. In addition, Litigation Division attorneys work with the Solicitor General of the United States in representing the Commission in actions in the United States Supreme Court.

Daniel M. Armstrong is Associate General Counsel and Chief of the Litigation Division. Susan L. Launer is Deputy Division Chief and Deputy Associate General Counsel - Trial and Enforcement and Richard K. Welch is Acting Deputy Associate General Counsel.