Healthcare
USA Guide 2024 : District of Columbia
Band 1
Contact number
+1 202 756 8000About
Provided by McDermott Will & Emery LLP
McDermott’s D.C. health care team provides a truly comprehensive service to premier health care service providers, payors, technological innovators and industry associations. Our D.C. office boasts some of the nation's leading transactional, regulatory and litigation attorneys working in health care law, as well as benefits from the national reach of our market-leading health care practice. Routinely, we attract top talent from the public sector to help complement our team’s broad but deep experience. We have the most broadly representative group of D.C. health care firms, are engaged on the largest range of client work and represent all aspects of the industry. No other firm handles the volume and breadth of provider, life sciences, payor work, and big-ticket transactions to the same extent as our team.
We work closely with our wholly-owned subsidiary, McDermott+Consulting, which continues to grow each year with several senior-level hires. McDermott+ exclusively serves the health industry with one-stop policy and lobbying services supported by data analytics, reimbursement, coding and coverage and quality reporting expertise. When our clients are faced with legislative and regulatory obstacles that challenge their market objectives, business operations, and opportunities, we provide sound health policy and advocacy solutions. In championing our clients’ objectives, we provide both discreet, project-specific assistance and full-service, turn-key government strategy solutions.
Chambers Review
McDermott Will & Emery are a premier group with diverse subject matter expertise, handling complex transactional and regulatory matters for an enviable client list. The firm represents a range of clients, notably healthcare providers and private equity firms, across the full spectrum of healthcare work, including lobbying and policy matters. It regularly advises on civil litigation and high-stakes enforcement proceedings. The team's expertise extends to FDA regulatory compliance.
Work Highlights
- McDermott Will & Emery provided counsel to CVS Health on the $10.6 billion acquisition of Oak Street Health.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The McDermott team has diverse skill sets and connections which allow them to thoroughly assess complex issues."
"The team are very knowledgeable, professional and thorough. They are very hard-working, diligent and responsive."
"McDermott's deep bench strength across multiple areas is very valuable in complex matters."
"The McDermott team has diverse skill sets and connections which allow them to thoroughly assess complex issues."
"The team are very knowledgeable, professional and thorough. They are very hard-working, diligent and responsive."
"McDermott's deep bench strength across multiple areas is very valuable in complex matters."
Notable Practitioners
Eric Zimmerman represents prominent health systems and other providers in transactional and regulatory matters. He is also well versed in the policy debate surrounding the Affordable Care Act.
"Eric provides consistently high-quality services."
"He is a talented healthcare lawyer."
Jennifer Geetter provides insight to digital health clients on a broad range of issues including data strategies, innovative healthcare models, research compliance and global privacy and data security laws. She also has significant knowledge of the data-related elements on complex transactions.
"Jennifer has deep expertise in the complex and significant issues facing the healthcare industry and a practical mindset."
"She is so smart, thorough, dedicated and professional."
Paul Radensky has strong expertise in developing pricing strategies for new products and technologies. He also advises clients on FDA regulatory matters and privacy and research compliance.
Joel Rush is frequently called upon by private equity companies, as well as providers, to offer guidance on M&A and joint ventures.
"Joel is super responsive and very business-minded."
"He is a great transactional lawyer."
Jiayan Chen frequently advises clients on issues relating to technology in healthcare innovation efforts. She also routinely handles significant transactions in the space.
"Jiayan is fantastic, she's a practical lawyer."
Ranked Lawyers at
McDermott Will & Emery LLP
District of Columbia
Members
Provided by McDermott Will & Emery LLP
Dale Van Demark
Jeremy Earl
Michael Ryan