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Sidley Austin LLP

Healthcare

USA Guide 2026 : District of Columbia


Sidley Austin LLP

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Healthcare - District of Columbia

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Sidley Austin is a multitalented team that attracts an impressive breadth of work in the sector, representing both healthcare providers and manufacturers in relation to complex clinical matters, including research trial compliance. It advises on an array of regulatory issues including pricing, reimbursement and coverage. The firm is frequently retained on high-stakes government investigations, with experience across criminal and civil matters.

Work Highlights

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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 respondentUSA
  • Sidley are experienced on cGMP matters and combine a strong FDA practice with a strong healthcare practice.

    Healthcare respondentUSA
  • They made themselves available when we needed them and gave very pragmatic, thoughtful and well-researched advice.

    Healthcare respondentUSA
  • Sidley bring their unrivalled insight to craft strategies which drive successful outcomes.

    Healthcare respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleRaymond A Bonner
    Senior StatespeopleRaymond A Bonner

    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 2James R Johnson
    Band 2James R Johnson

    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 respondentUSA
    • Jim is extremely helpful as a sounding board and adviser.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
    • Jim 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 respondentUSA
    • Jim is very good on the inspection side of regulatory regime and how to navigate through difficult inspections.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
  • Band 2Rebecca K. Wood
    Band 2Rebecca K. Wood

    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 respondentUSA
    • Rebecca is outstanding. She has been at the FDA and it is very difficult to replace that kind of experience.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
    • Rebecca is really client-oriented in terms of her customer service. We feel like her number one client and number one priority.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
    • Rebecca 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 respondentUSA
    • Rebecca 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 3Deeona Gaskin
    Band 3Deeona Gaskin

    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 respondentUSA
    • Deeona is incredibly responsive.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
    • Deeona 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 respondentUSA
    • Deeona is knowledgeable and highly responsive.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
    • Deeona has strong experience and effective communication skills as well as the ability to influence leadership.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
  • Band 3Mark B. Langdon
    Band 3Mark B. Langdon

    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 respondentUSA
    • We can always trust his advice. He has invested time to learn our business.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
    • Mark is service-minded and makes sure that the team is getting the support they need. He is always ready to assist.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
  • Band 4Raj Pai
    Band 4Raj Pai

    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 respondentUSA
    • Raj is practical, reasonable, understands our industry well and gives thoughtful and practical advice.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
    • Raj has really excellent, substantive knowledge of regulations and laws in this space. His experience being with the FDA has been critical for us.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
    • Raj is a highly skilled and deeply experienced firm leader. Raj's expert and practical advice has helped us navigate many challenges.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
  • Band 5Jon Zucker
    Band 5Jon Zucker

    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 respondentUSA
    • Jon is incredibly commercial but also thoughtful about regulatory issues.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
    • Jon is an excellent attorney, I rely on him heavily and can't imagine what life would be like without Jon in those moments.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
    • Jon 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 5Torrey Cope
    Band 5Torrey Cope

    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 respondentUSA
    • I’ve really appreciated his practical, business-savvy advice. Torrey is an expert in his field, responsive and strategic.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
    • Torrey is exceptionally responsive and innovative in his counsel.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
    • We 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

Ranked Individuals at Sidley Austin LLP (8)

District of Columbia

  • Profile image of Raymond A Bonner

    Raymond A Bonner

    Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory

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  • Profile image of James R Johnson

    James R Johnson

    Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory

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  • Profile image of Rebecca K. Wood

    Rebecca K. Wood

    Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory

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  • Profile image of Deeona Gaskin

    Deeona Gaskin

    Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory

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  • Profile image of Raj Pai

    Raj Pai

    Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory

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  • Profile image of Torrey Cope

    Torrey Cope

    Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory

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