LAWYER PROFILE

Barbara Murphy Melby

Global 2026

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Outsourcing

Global Market Leaders

2 years ranked

Outsourcing

USA

18 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

As leader of the firm’s technology, outsourcing and commercial transactions practice, Barbara Melby represents clients in such complex transactions as outsourcing, strategic alliances, technology and data-related agreements, and other services transactions. Active in the outsourcing and technology transactions legal market for the last 25 years, Barbara also advises businesses on privacy and security issues that arise in transactions involving sensitive data and technologies. For more information, please view her bio at https://www.morganlewis.com/bios/bmelby.

Personal

Vassar College, 1987, B.A.; Boston University School of Law, 1991, J.D.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Outsourcing - Global Market Leaders

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Barbara Murphy Melby is recognised as a prominent partner noted for her leadership in the outsourcing and technology space. Melby's practice covers advising on large-scale deals for leading companies in the tech and pharmaceutical industries.

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Outsourcing - USA

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Barbara Murphy Melby is the global leader of the technology, outsourcing and commercial transactions practice. She is recommended for ITOs, BPOs and all manner of systems implementation and post-merger integration arrangements.

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Strengths

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Barbara is very practical in her insights, very knowledgeable of course and moreover very very hard working and just gets things done.
OutsourcingChambers Global Guide
Barbara is solid, has a wealth of experience and is very nimble in her advice.
OutsourcingChambers Global Guide
Barbara Melby is a legend in the outsourcing space.
OutsourcingChambers Global Guide
I think what comes through in Barbara's representation is that she does seem to really care about the outcomes.
OutsourcingChambers Global Guide
Barbara is a strong advocate and negotiator.
OutsourcingChambers Global Guide
Barbara can get to the heart of an issue and break it down very quickly.
OutsourcingChambers Global Guide

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