Compass, Inc. announced on September 9, 2025, the appointment of Ethan Glass as its new Chief Legal Officer. Glass brings decades of experience in antitrust litigation, having previously led teams at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that investigated and sued Multiple Listing Service (MLS) organizations for anticompetitive conduct.
His appointment underscores Compass's deepening commitment to protecting seller choice and challenging coercive industry practices that limit how homeowners can market their homes. Glass's expertise is particularly relevant given his prior role as Head of the Global Antitrust and Competition Practice at Cooley LLP and his representation of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) in antitrust lawsuits.
Robert Reffkin, Compass Founder and CEO, stated that Glass's hiring reflects an unwavering commitment to challenging restrictive practices by MLSs and third-party platforms like Zillow. Glass also led Compass's lawsuit against Northwest MLS (NWMLS), a case aimed at restoring homeowners' rights regarding property marketing in Washington State.
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