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Covington & Burling LLP

Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory

USA Guide 2026 : District of Columbia


Covington & Burling LLP

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Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory - District of Columbia

Band 1

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What the Team is Known For

Covington & Burling LLP is a powerhouse in the pharmaceutical and medical device industry with extensive experience advising on product development, manufacturing and pharmacovigilance. The firm is retained by clients for its proficiency dealing with regulatory bodies, including the FDA and Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Work Highlights

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  • Covington & Burling represented Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America on a range of FDA and USPTO initiatives.

Strengths

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  • They understand my business as well as what I need.

    Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory respondentUSA
  • Due to the depth of knowledge and client based in this space, they are not only commercially aware but are also helpful with benchmarking and sharing best practices.

    Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory respondentUSA
  • The lawyers provide guidance that is practical, solution-oriented, timely, thorough and based upon their deep expertise in the life sciences industry and deep understanding of our company.

    Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory respondentUSA
  • I think they are calm, knowledgeable, thoughtful, reliable and have a real breadth of experience.

    Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory respondentUSA
  • This department is distinguished by their depth of experience in FDA-related matters, the connections that they have with former and current FDA officials and by the breadth of the Covington network.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeoplePeter O Safir
    Senior StatespeoplePeter O Safir

    Peter O Safir

    Peter Safir is a seasoned regulatory practitioner with impressive strength across a range of FDA mandates. His expertise includes enforcement proceedings and investigations.
  • Band 1Michael S Labson
    Band 1Michael S Labson

    Michael S Labson

    Michael Labson is a preeminent regulatory expert with notable strength in advising on compliance and contentious FDA proceedings. He routinely handles transactions and investigations on behalf of prominent life sciences companies.
    • Michael is an expert and go-to attorney for our company.

      Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory respondentUSA
    • Michael is a great thought partner on potential litigation and enforcement action.

      Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory respondentUSA
    • Michael is responsive, a pleasure to work with, personable, knowledgeable and very easy to work with.

      Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory respondentUSA
  • Band 2Denise Esposito
    Band 2Denise Esposito

    Denise Esposito

    Denise Esposito handles a wide range of issues for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, including the development and promotion of new drugs and digital health products.
    • Denise is really extraordinary who not only brings her own strategic perspective but also is really excellent at understanding the breadth of Covington's expertise.

      Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory respondentUSA
  • Band 2Krista Hessler Carver
    Band 2Krista Hessler Carver

    Krista Hessler Carver

    Krista Hessler Carver maintains a broad FDA regulatory practice that includes advocating for policy changes. She counsels a variety of companies on complex matters, including responses to the Inflation Reduction Act.
    • Krista has really deep subject matter expertise. She is one of my go-to thought partners when there is something really tricky to work through.

      Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory respondentUSA
    • Krista's subject matter expertise and knowledge on FDA is such a strength of hers. She is so aware of technical legal issues, understands the regulatory environment and brings outside-the-box thinking.

      Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory respondentUSA
    • Krista has a wealth of knowledge and insider insight.

      Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory respondentUSA
    • Krista is the person we go to for everything to do with biopharmaceuticals. She is a deep expert in life-cycle management issues and pipeline and regulatory pathways.

      Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory respondentUSA
  • Band 4Scott D. Danzis
    Band 4Scott D. Danzis

    Scott D. Danzis

    Scott Danzis is known for providing FDA regulatory support to clients in the life sciences arena, with a particular focus on medical device clients. He also handles FDA litigation.

    • Scott has excellent knowledge of the medical technology industry.

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  • Band 5Pamela Forrest
    Band 5Pamela Forrest

    Pamela Forrest

    Pamela Forrest is an experienced attorney who focuses her practice on medical device issues. She is routinely called upon to advise clients on FDA enforcement actions and warning letters, among other matters.
    • Pam has really extensive experience working in the medical device industry.

      Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory respondentUSA
    • Pamela is thoughtful, maintains her composure, and has seen everything.

      Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory respondentUSA
  • Band 5Tom Cosgrove
    Band 5Tom Cosgrove

    Tom Cosgrove

    Tom Cosgrove is recognized for a robust FDA regulatory practice, assisting clients with strategy, evaluation and guidance.

    • Tom is great, his experience at the agency gives a really invaluable perspective.

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