GC Influencers
Most Influential GCs - Global-wide
Michael H Ullmann of Johnson & Johnson
Michael Ullmann’s position as the general counsel of Johnson & Johnson has seen him demonstrate his excellent pedigree in highly charged disputes, as he leads the charge in the company’s defence against sprawling product liability claims and wider civil suits concerning the manufacture and marketing of its talc-based baby powder, its vaginal mesh implant devices and its marketing of pain-relieving medication, with Ullman earning respect for his ability to oversee and coordinate its national litigation strategy. Johnson’s legal team have also played a key role in the company’s attempts to apply technological advances to the healthcare field, having advised on issues including Johnson & Johnson’s partnership with Apple to study cardiovascular health using the Apple Watch’s echocardiogram feature, its joint venture with Google to form digital surgery platform Verb Surgical and its acquisitions of medical device and biotechnology companies Auris Health and Actelion for USD5.75 billion and USD30 billion respectively. Ullman also earns plaudits for the “impressive and astonishing” level of diversity within his legal department, with legal insiders commending his efforts to provide opportunities to a diverse range of legal professionals and for fostering an inclusive working environment.