
Healthcare
USA Guide 2026 : District of Columbia
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Sidley Austin served as lead regulatory counsel in Sidley’s representation of the Texas Medical Association in matters related to the No Surprises Act.
Strengths
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The firm is responsive, knowledgeable and pragmatic. It has seen many issues and has invested time to understand our business.
Healthcare respondentUSASidley are experienced on cGMP matters and combine a strong FDA practice with a strong healthcare practice.
Healthcare respondentUSAThey made themselves available when we needed them and gave very pragmatic, thoughtful and well-researched advice.
Healthcare respondentUSASidley bring their unrivalled insight to craft strategies which drive successful outcomes.
Healthcare respondentUSA
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Raymond A Bonner
Raymond Bonner is a regulatory practitioner with notable FDA capabilities. He often advises multinational drug companies on manufacturing and quality control concerns. Raymond has great experience and connections.
Healthcare respondentUSA
Band 2 
Band 2 
James R Johnson
James Johnson advises clients on complex FDA regulatory matters, including data privacy issues and inspections. He is known for his ability to advise on good manufacturing practice.
Jim is a strategic thinker with technical knowledge that enables him to give timely, robust advice. He is a sophisticated lawyer who is well-versed in pharmaceutical commercial issues.
Healthcare respondentUSAJim is extremely helpful as a sounding board and adviser.
Healthcare respondentUSAJim is excellent and gives good practical advice. He has deep knowledge of the FDA, their staff and the leadership. He is a broad thinker who is able to provide good landscape awareness.
Healthcare respondentUSAJim is very good on the inspection side of regulatory regime and how to navigate through difficult inspections.
Healthcare respondentUSA
Band 2 
Band 2 
Rebecca K. Wood
Rebecca Wood has extensive knowledge of FDA regulations and provides counsel for a range of clients, including pharmaceutical, device and diagnostic manufacturers. Her expertise encompasses fraud and abuse cases and privacy matters. Rebecca provides excellent service, is highly responsive, delivers strategic risk based-advice and has an incredible understanding of the industry.
Healthcare respondentUSARebecca is outstanding. She has been at the FDA and it is very difficult to replace that kind of experience.
Healthcare respondentUSARebecca is really client-oriented in terms of her customer service. We feel like her number one client and number one priority.
Healthcare respondentUSARebecca is a really clear and fluid communicator at all levels. She is a strategic thinker and is really helpful in formulating strategy and proactive in raising things that are important to raise.
Healthcare respondentUSARebecca used to be chief counsel for FDA, so her network and understanding of navigating agency and policy in Washington is by far one of the best.
Healthcare respondentUSA
Band 3 
Band 3 
Deeona Gaskin
Deeona Gaskin is an expert in pharmaceutical and medical device law. She has experience in a variety of FDA inspection and compliance work.
Deeona is a highly skilled attorney and leader in the firm, whose work has contributed dramatically to us. She is an industry leader in food, drug and device law and has helped us navigate challenges at the cutting edge of regulatory law.
Healthcare respondentUSADeeona is incredibly responsive.
Healthcare respondentUSADeeona is a rising star. She is able to use her knowledge and experience as a former FDA attorney to really untangle a wide variety of issues.
Healthcare respondentUSADeeona is knowledgeable and highly responsive.
Healthcare respondentUSADeeona has strong experience and effective communication skills as well as the ability to influence leadership.
Healthcare respondentUSA
Band 3 
Band 3 
Mark B. Langdon
Mark Langdon has a broad range of expertise in healthcare. He has notable experience of handling matters relating to the Anti-Kickback Statute and False Claims Act, as well as healthcare transactions. His client base comprises providers, pharmacies and medical device manufacturers.
Mark is a great person to work with. He's great at communication and makes the process enjoyable.
Healthcare respondentUSAWe can always trust his advice. He has invested time to learn our business.
Healthcare respondentUSAMark is service-minded and makes sure that the team is getting the support they need. He is always ready to assist.
Healthcare respondentUSA
Band 4 
Band 4 
Raj Pai
Raj Pai is held in high regard for his ability to assist clients on regulatory issues related to manufacturing sites, as well as compliance with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act. Raj is a top-notch resource who consistently contributes in a meaningful way, whether that is through work product or relationship management.
Healthcare respondentUSARaj is practical, reasonable, understands our industry well and gives thoughtful and practical advice.
Healthcare respondentUSARaj has really excellent, substantive knowledge of regulations and laws in this space. His experience being with the FDA has been critical for us.
Healthcare respondentUSARaj is a highly skilled and deeply experienced firm leader. Raj's expert and practical advice has helped us navigate many challenges.
Healthcare respondentUSA
Band 5 
Band 5 
Jon Zucker
Jon Zucker is known for his work in both transactional and regulatory issues in the healthcare space. His experience includes work on false claims and anti-kickback matters.
Jon is highly intelligent and his work is easy to read. He is personable and able to provide a quick turnaround.
Healthcare respondentUSAJon is incredibly commercial but also thoughtful about regulatory issues.
Healthcare respondentUSAJon is an excellent attorney, I rely on him heavily and can't imagine what life would be like without Jon in those moments.
Healthcare respondentUSAJon is one of the smartest healthcare regulatory lawyers I've ever worked with. He knows all things healthcare, has really great judgment and really strong analytical skills.
Healthcare respondentUSA
Band 5 
Band 5 
Torrey Cope
Torrey Cope advises pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical technology
companies on FDA regulatory problems. He also counsels life sciences companies on product development.
Torrey is easy to work with, practical and well connected with the industry.
Healthcare respondentUSAI’ve really appreciated his practical, business-savvy advice. Torrey is an expert in his field, responsive and strategic.
Healthcare respondentUSATorrey is exceptionally responsive and innovative in his counsel.
Healthcare respondentUSAWe relied on Torrey’s strategic, innovative and practical advice. His work was timely, pragmatic and thorough. He was a pleasure to work with in addition to being a great thought partner.
Healthcare respondentUSA
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Raj Pai
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Deeona Gaskin
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Raymond A Bonner
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Mark B. Langdon
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Rebecca K. Wood
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Jon Zucker
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James R Johnson
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Torrey Cope
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