Ranking tables
Healthcare | USA
District of Columbia
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
Band 4
Band 5
Alston & Bird LLP 8 Years Ranked
DLA Piper LLP (US) 2 Years Ranked
Foley Hoag LLP 3 Years Ranked
Groom Law Group, Chartered 6 Years Ranked
Jones Day 10 Years Ranked
Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP 1 Years Ranked
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP 2 Years Ranked- Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
Allison W Shuren Arnold & Porter17 Years Ranked
Daniel Meron Latham & Watkins LLP12 Years Ranked
David E Matyas Epstein Becker & Green PC18 Years Ranked
Gadi Weinreich Dentons LLP17 Years Ranked
Holley Thames Lutz Dentons LLP17 Years Ranked- Hope S Foster Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC15 Years Ranked
Howard J Young Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP18 Years Ranked
Kirk Ogrosky Goodwin12 Years Ranked
Lynn Shapiro Snyder Epstein Becker & Green PC18 Years Ranked
Mark D. Polston King & Spalding LLP7 Years Ranked
Mark Lutes Epstein Becker & Green PC14 Years Ranked
Robert F Leibenluft Hogan Lovells US LLP18 Years Ranked
Robert S Salcido Akin18 Years Ranked
Thomas Barker Foley Hoag LLP13 Years Ranked
Band 2
Albert W Shay Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP7 Years Ranked- Beth L Roberts Hogan Lovells US LLP8 Years Ranked
Carol Loepere Reed Smith LLP15 Years Ranked
Carrie Valiant Epstein Becker & Green PC17 Years Ranked
Daniel Hettich King & Spalding LLP5 Years Ranked
Donna Thiel DLA Piper LLP (US)15 Years Ranked
Enu A. Mainigi Williams & Connolly LLP9 Years Ranked
Eric Zimmerman McDermott Will & Emery LLP18 Years Ranked
Frederick Robinson Reed Smith LLP19 Years Ranked
Jesse Witten Faegre Drinker13 Years Ranked
John Kelly Barnes & Thornburg LLP5 Years Ranked
Jonathan L. Diesenhaus Hogan Lovells US LLP10 Years Ranked- Karen S. Lovitch Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC11 Years Ranked
Laura F. Laemmle-Weidenfeld Jones Day4 Years Ranked
Paul E Kalb Sidley Austin LLP18 Years Ranked- Sheree R. Kanner Hogan Lovells US LLP6 Years Ranked
Stephanie Webster Ropes & Gray LLP13 Years Ranked
Troy Barsky Crowell & Moring LLP7 Years Ranked- Mark R FitzgeraldPowers Pyles Sutter & Verville PC
Band 3
Alexis Gilroy Jones Day7 Years Ranked- Alice Valder Curran Hogan Lovells US LLP3 Years Ranked
Ankur J Goel McDermott Will & Emery LLP9 Years Ranked
Brian Carey Foley Hoag LLP4 Years Ranked
Christopher Flynn Crowell & Moring LLP6 Years Ranked
Christopher P Kenny King & Spalding LLP7 Years Ranked- Clifford D Stromberg Hogan Lovells US LLP9 Years Ranked
- Denise Hanna Locke Lord LLP7 Years Ranked
George Breen Epstein Becker & Green PC5 Years Ranked
John Jacob Akin16 Years Ranked
Kathleen McDermott Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP4 Years Ranked
Kelly Cleary Akin3 Years Ranked- Laurence Freedman Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC5 Years Ranked
- Mark Faccenda Norton Rose Fulbright4 Years Ranked
Michael W. Paddock Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP4 Years Ranked
Robert Roth Hooper Lundy & Bookman PC16 Years Ranked
Stephanie Trunk ArentFox Schiff LLP3 Years Ranked
Band 4
Andy Ruskin K&L Gates1 Years Ranked
Anjali Downs Epstein Becker & Green PC3 Years Ranked
Blair Cantfil Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP3 Years Ranked
Gerald McCartin Faegre Drinker2 Years Ranked
Iliana Peters Polsinelli PC4 Years Ranked
Jacques Smith ArentFox Schiff LLP7 Years Ranked
Jason Caron Latham & Watkins LLP4 Years Ranked
Jeffrey Ganiban Faegre Drinker3 Years Ranked
Jennifer Bragg Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates12 Years Ranked
Jennifer S Geetter McDermott Will & Emery LLP4 Years Ranked
Jodi Daniel Crowell & Moring LLP4 Years Ranked- Joseph Hudzik Latham & Watkins LLP3 Years Ranked
- Ken Choe Hogan Lovells US LLP3 Years Ranked
Kristi Kung DLA Piper LLP (US)2 Years Ranked
Margaux Hall Ropes & Gray LLP2 Years Ranked
Mark B. Langdon Sidley Austin LLP2 Years Ranked- Ronald Wisor Hogan Lovells US LLP2 Years Ranked
Scot Hasselman Reed Smith LLP2 Years Ranked- Theresa Carnegie Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC3 Years Ranked
Thomas Hyatt Dentons LLP12 Years Ranked
Tracy Weir DLA Piper LLP (US)3 Years Ranked
Up and Coming
Alan Arville Epstein Becker & Green PC2 Years Ranked
Brenna Jenny Sidley Austin LLP2 Years Ranked
Erica Kraus Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP2 Years Ranked
Jiayan Chen McDermott Will & Emery LLP2 Years Ranked
Joel Rush McDermott Will & Emery LLP2 Years Ranked
Ken Vorrasi Faegre Drinker2 Years Ranked
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Arnold & PorterHealthcare2023 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedImpressive team with wide-ranging expertise in healthcare, pharmaceutical and medical device matters, including innovative technology and compliance issues. Integrated life sciences practice offers strong IT services to clients, alongside FDA and healthcare regulatory compliance counseling. Notable litigation capabilities include both civil and criminal defense work. Offers strength acting for organizational as well as individual clients in the healthcare space.
1 Epstein Becker & Green PCHealthcare2023 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedLong-standing healthcare industry expertise across regulatory compliance, investigations and litigation. Frequently sought out for its expert representation of private equity firms in healthcare transactions. Also a popular choice for hospital systems, physician practices and academic medical centers. Experience extends to privacy issues and legislative counsel. Additionally advises clients on the potential implications of changes in policy and developments.
1 Hogan Lovells US LLPHealthcare2023 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedDistinguished team with deep expertise across the scope of the healthcare and life sciences industries. Handles complex issues including the regulation of new medical devices, biotechnology products and healthcare litigation. Strengths also include government price reporting, privacy and reimbursement issues. Expertise extends to advising on transactions such as clinical integrations, M&A and contracting. Noted for its focus on digital health concerns.
1 King & Spalding LLPHealthcare2023 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedStrong regulatory capabilities and litigation strength, frequently advising on high-value Medicare reimbursement appeals for hospitals. Also acts on M&A and joint ventures involving providers, as well as health IT concerns. Also noted for its experience in the pharmaceutical and biotech space, advising on areas such as clinical trials, marketing and disputes. Offers skill in handling drug-pricing issues for pharmaceutical manufacturers.
1 Latham & Watkins LLPHealthcare2023 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedAdvises a wide range of healthcare entities, including hospitals, laboratories and distributors, on complex investigations and transactions. Interdisciplinary approach offers clients varied expertise in areas such as qui tam litigation and capital markets investment. Also acts on administrative challenges and FDA regulatory issues. Clients also include companies in the pharmaceutical, medical device manufacturing and biotech industries.
1 McDermott Will & Emery LLPHealthcare2023 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedPremier group with diverse subject matter expertise, handling complex transactional and regulatory matters for an enviable client list. Represents a range of clients, notably healthcare providers and private equity firms, across the full spectrum of healthcare work, including lobbying and policy matters. Regularly advises on civil litigation and high-stakes enforcement proceedings. Expertise extends to FDA regulatory compliance.
Band 2
2 AkinHealthcare2023 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedA strong force in the healthcare market that acts for multiple high-profile clients. Excels across the range of regulatory and litigation work, regularly representing clients in investigations and disputes with government bodies. Expertise includes Medicare reimbursement disputes and False Claims Act claims. Also possesses experience advising healthcare clients on due diligence and other aspects of transactional matters.
2 Crowell & Moring LLPHealthcare2023 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedActs for a diverse client base including leading healthcare insurers, academic medical centers and hospital systems. Experienced practitioners offer advice on all aspects of the healthcare industry, including law reform, privacy and antitrust matters. Notable regulatory compliance capabilities, complemented by strength in civil and criminal litigation. Also offers ability advising on transactional healthcare matters.
2 Dentons LLPHealthcare2023 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedLarge and accomplished team with a strong reputation in the DC healthcare market. Frequently advises high-caliber industry clients including health systems and global medical manufacturers, as well as offering significant experience in representing hospitals. Broad expertise includes fraud and abuse disputes, tax issues and HIPAA compliance. Also adept advising healthcare clients on a range of corporate transactions, including M&A and joint ventures.
2 Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PCHealthcare2023 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedA well-respected choice for local and national clients, including benefit management companies and life sciences organizations. Particular areas of expertise include fraud and abuse claims, government investigations and M&A in the healthcare industry. Notable recent activity defending pharmaceutical clients in enforcement proceedings.
2 Reed Smith LLPHealthcare2023 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedExcellent healthcare team that maintains a strong profile for regulatory work, including reimbursement and transactional due diligence. Regularly advises care providers, investors and new technology manufacturers, among others. Experience includes advising on external investigations conducted by government bodies such as the DOJ. Also counsels pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers on FDA regulation and fraud and abuse matters.
2 Ropes & Gray LLPHealthcare2023 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedRobust practice sought after for a range of matters spanning healthcare, medical device and pharmaceutical issues. Offers substantial experience in regulatory issues including compliance and investigations work, coupled with pharmaceutical expertise encompassing advertising and patent advice. Also noted for arguing cases in trial and appellate courts.
2 Sidley Austin LLPHealthcare2023 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedMultitalented 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. Also advises on an array of regulatory issues including pricing, reimbursement and coverage. Frequently retained on high-stakes government investigations, with experience across criminal and civil matters.
Band 3
3 Faegre DrinkerHealthcare2023 | Band 3 | 19 Years RankedDedicated healthcare practice with impressive expertise in tax and governance matters. Advises clients on matters relating to transactions in the industry, including antitrust counseling, clinical integration and managed care strategy, as well as healthcare IT. Specializes in representing non-profit providers and also handles complex healthcare litigation.
3 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPHealthcare2023 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedDemonstrates extensive capabilities in health law compliance matters, including investigations and other regulatory challenges. Attracts a broad roster of clients, including healthcare service providers, pharmaceutical and biotech companies. Frequently acts on civil and criminal litigation, as well as representing private equity firms in high-value healthcare acquisitions. Offers notable expertise in advising on complex coverage and reimbursement issues. Also noted for its FDA regulatory capabilities.
Band 4
4 ArentFox Schiff LLPHealthcare2023 | Band 4 | 14 Years RankedStrong team noted for its handling of wide-ranging matters, including regulatory compliance, external investigations and litigation. Particularly adept at fraud and abuse matters, with significant expertise in high-stakes False Claims Act matters. Also offers experience in drug pricing and FDA regulatory issues for pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
4 Bass, Berry & Sims PLCHealthcare2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedProvides extensive skill in fraud and abuse matters such as Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute concerns. Regularly counsels a broad range of clients including manufacturers, pharmaceuticals, hospitals and health systems. Experience spans internal investigations, litigation and compliance issues related to Medicare.
4 Norton Rose FulbrightHealthcare2023 | Band 4 | 19 Years RankedRespected group with strength in many areas, including government investigations and False Claims Act litigation. Strength in advising academic medical centers on fraud cases. Also advises on transactions for significant players in the industry. Frequently acts on cross-border proceedings, drawing on extensive global regulatory expertise. Offers additional skills advising clients in government investigations.
4 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & AffiliatesHealthcare2023 | Band 4 | 11 Years RankedWell-regarded team offering knowledge across a broad range of industry concerns. Provides high-level advice on regulatory compliance and enforcement proceedings. Noted for strength in both civil and criminal litigation, and also draws on significant transactional capabilities. Acts for a range of life sciences companies alongside providers, fielding increasing strength in FDA regulatory issues. Also noted for its handling of issues arising from the opioid sector.
Band 5
5 Alston & Bird LLPHealthcare2023 | Band 5 | 8 Years RankedOffers a wealth of expertise in FDA enforcement and compliance matters, with broad cross-border capabilities. Noted for advising drug manufacturers on a range of issues including warning letters, HIPAA and fraud and abuse matters. Also counsels on compliance issues in new product developments.5 DLA Piper LLP (US)Healthcare2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedDLA Piper boasts a strong healthcare practice with a broad range of expertise. The team is sought after by providers and investors, as well as medical device manufacturers. The group demonstrates its ability to advise on a number of issues, including healthcare transactions, FDA and HIPAA compliance, as well as data privacy and security matters.5 Foley Hoag LLPHealthcare2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedStrong reimbursement practice that regularly advises healthcare providers, academic institutions and suppliers. Impressive expertise in fraud and abuse matters, privacy concerns and licensing. Also noted for its pharmaceutical pricing capabilities.5 Groom Law Group, CharteredHealthcare2023 | Band 5 | 6 Years RankedGroom Law Group is experienced in a variety of healthcare regulatory matters. This includes telehealth issues, transactional due diligence, tax, and employment matters. They have a particularly strong practice advising on Federal and State insurance regulations.5 Jones DayHealthcare2023 | Band 5 | 10 Years RankedProvides extensive counseling on regulatory and transactional issues for a wide range of healthcare clients, including those in the telehealth sector. Known for its strength in contentious matters such as opioid litigation and fraud and abuse cases.5 Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLPHealthcare2023 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedManatt Phelps & Phillips LLP provides expert advice on a range of healthcare regulatory matters including reimbursement, fraud and abuse, and other issues. Their practice is particularly notable for providing advocacy and strategic advice on a range of regulatory and governmental policies.5 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLPHealthcare2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedSheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton has an experienced team that is renowned for its ability to handle transactional issues. The practitioners also offer strength in assisting with fraud and abuse matters. They have further experience of providing counsel on privacy and security compliance, reimbursement and licensure issues.