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Ropes & Gray LLP

Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory

USA Guide 2026 : District of Columbia


Ropes & Gray LLP

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The health care industry in the 21st century faces tremendous change driven by growing demand, new technologies, shifting business models and intense government scrutiny. Clients benefit from Ropes & Gray’s deep experience in health care law, and our intimate knowledge of our clients’ industries, which position the firm to preempt and resolve legal issues across the full range of relevant practices.

More than 60 attorneys in Ropes & Gray offices across the United States represent virtually every sector of the global health care industry, including academic medical centers and community hospitals, health care investors and financial institutions, medical schools, pharmaceutical companies, pharmacy benefit managers, medical device companies, managed care organizations and insurance companies, health care provider organizations, physician practice groups, health care technology companies, biomedical companies, and long-term care and nursing home providers.

To learn more about our practice, please visit: https://www.ropesgray.com/practices/health-care.aspx

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Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory - District of Columbia

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Ropes & Gray has a robust practice sought after for a range of matters spanning healthcare, medical device and pharmaceutical issues. The team offers substantial experience in regulatory issues including compliance and investigations work, coupled with pharmaceutical expertise encompassing advertising and patent advice. It is also noted for arguing cases in trial and appellate courts.

Work Highlights

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  • Ropes & Grey represented Alcresta Therapeutics on a reimbursement litigation regarding a federal court challenge to an agency decision denying proper medical coding for its RELiZORB product.

Strengths

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  • Ropes is a great healtcare firm. It has best-in-class work.

    Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory respondentUSA
  • They are incredibly responsive and incredibly quick. They really brought new levels of depth to the questions we asked and thought outside the box in a strategic way.

    Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory respondentUSA
  • They have in-depth practical experience and the ability to draw from a range of types of experience.

    Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory respondentUSA
  • Ropes' healthcare practice is so integrated in the pharma and biotech world. They know the industry, are business-oriented and can provide a wide range of opinions.

    Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory respondentUSA
  • They have in-depth knowledge of the regulations and a track record with litigation at the US Supreme Court. The core team is extraordinary, and the breadth of knowledge and experience is unmatched.

    Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Greg Levine
    Band 1Greg Levine

    Greg Levine

    Greg Levine is recognized for his expertise in regulatory advice for pharmaceutical and medical products manufacturers. He has experience across an array of state and federal regulatory matters, including enforcement issues, data breach responses, FDA approvals and AI in healthcare.

    • Greg is one of the top FDA law practitioners in Washington.

      Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory respondentUSA
  • Band 1Stephanie Webster
    Band 1Stephanie Webster

    Stephanie Webster

    Stephanie Webster has noteworthy experience in federal disputes, including challenges to the Medicare Act rules and patient access for new products. She routinely appears in high-stakes cases before the US Supreme Court.
    • We are always impressed by Stephanie and her knowledge and approachability.

      Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory respondentUSA
    • Stephanie is the best in her area of expertise.

      Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory respondentUSA
    • Stephanie is extremely competent and a good advocate.

      Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory respondentUSA
  • Band 4Margaux Hall
    Band 4Margaux Hall

    Margaux Hall

    Margaux Hall is praised for her experience handling a wide range of issues, including drug pricing, pharmaceutical supply chain and managed care matters.
    • Margaux is absolutely fantastic. She is so knowledgeable in the field, incredibly responsive and knows all the details of the project inside-out.

      Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory respondentUSA
    • Margaux is able to advise intelligently and clearly on the legal matters and to provide creative and thoughtful suggestions on thorny problems.

      Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory respondentUSA
    • Margaux is responsive, takes our feedback, has a good handle on the industry and has a good perspective from other clients. I thought she was just great and really sharp.

      Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory respondentUSA
    • Margaux is one of the best I've worked with. She is very knowledgeable and provides practical and innovative advice. She is a pleasure to work with and someone on whom I can rely.

      Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory respondentUSA
    • I don't know anyone better than her for Medicaid contracting issues. She has a broad grasp of our business and of the industry.

      Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory respondentUSA
  • Band 5Joshua Oyster
    Band 5Joshua Oyster

    Joshua Oyster

    Joshua Oyster is frequently sought out to assist clients in the pharmaceuticals space with regulatory advice. He also handles FDA litigation.

    • Josh brought a legally sound analysis together with practical business context to help us evaluate the full risk profile. He is smart, thoughtful and highly responsive.

      Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory respondentUSA
    • Joshua has a good business sense and understanding of our company.

      Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory respondentUSA

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