Department profile
Blank Rome LLP

Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory

USA Guide 2026 : Illinois


Blank Rome LLP

Rankings

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory - Illinois

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Blank Rome LLP is best known for its expertise in representing all kinds of healthcare providers in matters, including but not limited to federal and state regulations, compliance issues, transactions and acquisitions.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Blank Rome acted as national defense counsel for federal lawsuits related to compounded GLP-1 product for Amble Health, Mochi Health, Empower Pharmacy and Rapid Weight Loss.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • The firm's legal expertise, business insight and candor when addressing high-stakes litigation has earned my organization's trust and confidence.

    Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory respondentUSA
  • The team has extensive depth and expertise in regulatory matters related to pharmacy compounding as well as deep experience in representing clients in matters related to FDA and state boards of pharmacy.

    Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory respondentUSA
  • Blank Rome's team is able to quickly and thoroughly digest facts and various regulations to put together an action plan in a short amount of time.

    Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory respondentUSA
  • Their team is very in tune and up to date with our industry and changes in regulations.

    Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory respondentUSA
  • The healthcare group at Blank Rome is a compilation of some of the best lawyers in the compounding space with deep experience in the ever-evolving FDA regulatory landscape.

    Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 1Emily Hussey
    Band 1Emily Hussey

    Emily Hussey

    Emily Hussey provides regulatory advice and litigation support to her pharmacy, veterinary and outsourcing facility clients.

    • Emily always responds with great advice night or day.

      Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory respondentUSA
    • Emily does an excellent job responding to complex questions and deftly navigates nuanced arguments. She is responsive, efficient and diplomatic.

      Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory respondentUSA
    • Emily is excellent, extremely knowledgeable and trustworthy.

      Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory respondentUSA
    • Emily is an excellent attorney. I always want her in my team. She is experienced beyond her years.

      Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory respondentUSA
    • Emily has real-world perspective with deep base knowledge.

      Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory respondentUSA
  • Band 1Rachael Pontikes
    Band 1Rachael Pontikes

    Rachael Pontikes

    Rachael Pontikes is an experienced regulatory lawyer with notable strength in high-stakes FDA investigations and regulatory compliance arising from M&A.
    • Rachael is a fierce advocate and goes above and beyond for her clients in terms of helping respond to everything.

      Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory respondentUSA
    • Rachael is the best lawyer in the compounding space.

      Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory respondentUSA
    • Rachael can be relied upon to deliver insightful and candid legal advice. She draws upon her expertise to render reliable opinions quickly.

      Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory respondentUSA
    • Rachael is incredibly helpful and always mindful of the bigger picture for commercial needs. She sees issues before they arise.

      Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory respondentUSA
  • Associates to watchSusan Dewey
    Associates to watchSusan Dewey

    Susan Dewey

    Susan Dewey is an associate who is best known for her expertise in representing her clients in administrative matters, most commonly involving FDA regulations.

    • Susan was incredibly knowledgeable and timely in her work for the company.

      Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory respondentUSA
    • Susan is a rising star on the Blank Rome team. Whether its commercial awareness or the state/federal issues, she is just really on top of everything.

      Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory respondentUSA
    • Susan has developed a deep understanding of my organization's corporate history and business priorities for future growth.

      Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at Blank Rome LLP (3)

Illinois

  • Profile image of Emily Hussey

    Emily Hussey

    Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory

    View profile
  • Profile image of Rachael Pontikes

    Rachael Pontikes

    Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory

    View profile
  • Profile image of Susan Dewey

    Susan Dewey

    Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory

    View profile

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership