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Michael S Labson

Michael S Labson

USA 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Michael Labson provides strategic advice to pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients in dealing with the FDA and other agencies. He has litigated a variety of cases in the life sciences area, and works actively on corporate transactions and government investigations.

Mr. Labson’s recent work has involved issues such as clinical trial misconduct; FDA dispute resolution; orphan drug, pediatric and Hatch-Waxman market exclusivities; biosimilars; product promotion and scientific exchange; REMS; pharmacovigilance; Rx/OTC switches; and DEA regulation of controlled substances. Drawing on his 25 years of experience working for the biopharmaceutical sector on a wide array of issues, he provides clients creative and practical solutions to solve their regulatory and business challenges.

Professional Memberships

Adjunct Professor of Law at the American University Washington College of Law

Children’s Dental Health Project, Vice Chair, Board of Directors (formerly)

Children’s Law Center, Board of Directors

Food and Drug Law Institute

Fellow, American Bar Foundation

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Life Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance - USA - Nationwide

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Individual Editorial

Michael Labson is managing partner of the Boston office and cochairs the global life sciences practice. He counsels biotech and pharmaceutical clients on their compliance and relationships with the regulatory agencies.

Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory - District of Columbia

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Michael Labson is a preeminent regulatory expert with notable strength in advising on compliance and contentious FDA proceedings. He routinely handles transactions and investigations on behalf of prominent life sciences companies.

Life Sciences - Massachusetts

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Michael Labson is an expert on FDA regulatory matters. He also regularly represents clients on transactional and commercial matters.

Strengths

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  • Michael is an expert and go-to attorney for our company.

    Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products RegulatoryChambers Guide to the USA
  • Michael is a great thought partner on potential litigation and enforcement action.

    Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products RegulatoryChambers Guide to the USA
  • Michael is responsive, a pleasure to work with, personable, knowledgeable and very easy to work with.

    Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products RegulatoryChambers Guide to the USA
  • Michael has a balance of great technical expertise with understanding of different clients and their needs.

    Life SciencesChambers Guide to the USA
  • Michael is a great lawyer, who is very practical and thoughtful in his advice.

    Life SciencesChambers Guide to the USA

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