Ranking tables
Healthcare | USA
District of Columbia
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
Band 4
- Alston & Bird LLP 10 Years Ranked
- ArentFox Schiff LLP 16 Years Ranked
- Bass, Berry & Sims PLC 5 Years Ranked
- Faegre Drinker 21 Years Ranked
- Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville PC
Band 5
- Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC 21 Years Ranked
- Barnes & Thornburg LLP 1 Years Ranked
- DLA Piper LLP (US) 4 Years Ranked
- Foley & Lardner LLP 10 Years Ranked
- Foley Hoag LLP 5 Years Ranked
- Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP 1 Years Ranked
- Groom Law Group, Chartered 8 Years Ranked
- Hooper Lundy & Bookman PC 3 Years Ranked
- Jones Day 12 Years Ranked
- Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Norton Rose Fulbright 21 Years Ranked
- Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP 4 Years Ranked
- Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates 13 Years Ranked
- Williams & Connolly LLP 5 Years Ranked
Senior Statespeople
- Bruce Merlin Fried Dentons LLP20 Years Ranked
- Frederick Robinson Reed Smith LLP21 Years Ranked
- Gregory M Luce Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates21 Years Ranked
- Helen R Trilling Hogan Lovells US LLP20 Years Ranked
- John T Brennan Jr Crowell & Moring LLP21 Years Ranked
- Robert F Leibenluft Hogan Lovells US LLP20 Years Ranked
- T. J. Sullivan Potomac Law Group21 Years Ranked
Band 1
- Allison W Shuren Arnold & Porter19 Years Ranked
- Daniel Meron Latham & Watkins LLP14 Years Ranked
- David Matyas Epstein Becker & Green PC20 Years Ranked
- Enu A. Mainigi Williams & Connolly LLP11 Years Ranked
- Gadi Weinreich Dentons LLP19 Years Ranked
- Holley Thames Lutz Dentons LLP19 Years Ranked
- Hope S Foster Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC17 Years Ranked
- Howard J Young Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP20 Years Ranked
- Jesse Witten Faegre Drinker15 Years Ranked
- John Kelly Barnes & Thornburg LLP7 Years Ranked
- Jonathan L. Diesenhaus Hogan Lovells US LLP12 Years Ranked
- Karen S. Lovitch Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC13 Years Ranked
- Kirk Ogrosky Goodwin14 Years Ranked
- Laura F. Laemmle-Weidenfeld Jones Day6 Years Ranked
- Lynn Shapiro Snyder Epstein Becker & Green PC20 Years Ranked
- Mark D. Polston King & Spalding LLP9 Years Ranked
- Mark Lutes Epstein Becker & Green PC16 Years Ranked
- Robert S Salcido Akin20 Years Ranked
- Stephanie Webster Ropes & Gray LLP15 Years Ranked
- Thomas Barker Foley Hoag LLP15 Years Ranked
- Troy Barsky Crowell & Moring LLP9 Years Ranked
Band 2
- Beth L Roberts Hogan Lovells US LLP10 Years Ranked
- Carol Loepere Reed Smith LLP17 Years Ranked
- Carrie Valiant Epstein Becker & Green PC19 Years Ranked
- Christopher P Kenny King & Spalding LLP9 Years Ranked
- Daniel Hettich King & Spalding LLP7 Years Ranked
- Denise Hanna Troutman Pepper Locke LLP9 Years Ranked
- Eric Zimmerman McDermott Will & Emery LLP20 Years Ranked
- George Breen Epstein Becker & Green PC7 Years Ranked
- Jodi Daniel Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati6 Years Ranked
- Sheree R. Kanner Hogan Lovells US LLP8 Years Ranked
- Mark R FitzgeraldPowers Pyles Sutter & Verville PC
Band 3
- Albert W Shay Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP9 Years Ranked
- Alexis Gilroy Jones Day9 Years Ranked
- Alice Valder Curran Hogan Lovells US LLP5 Years Ranked
- Christopher Flynn Crowell & Moring LLP8 Years Ranked
- Clifford D Stromberg Hogan Lovells US LLP11 Years Ranked
- John Jacob Akin18 Years Ranked
- Kelly Cleary Akin5 Years Ranked
- Ken Choe Hogan Lovells US LLP5 Years Ranked
- Kristi Kung DLA Piper LLP (US)4 Years Ranked
- Margaux Hall Ropes & Gray LLP4 Years Ranked
- Mark Faccenda Norton Rose Fulbright6 Years Ranked
- Michael W. Paddock Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP6 Years Ranked
- Robert Roth Hooper Lundy & Bookman PC18 Years Ranked
- Ronald Wisor Hogan Lovells US LLP4 Years Ranked
- Stephanie Trunk ArentFox Schiff LLP5 Years Ranked
Band 4
- Amandeep S Sidhu Winston & Strawn LLP2 Years Ranked
- Amy Lerman Epstein Becker & Green PC2 Years Ranked
- Andy Ruskin K&L Gates3 Years Ranked
- Anjali Downs Epstein Becker & Green PC5 Years Ranked
- Blair Cantfil Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP5 Years Ranked
- Brian Carey Foley Hoag LLP6 Years Ranked
- Brian Stimson Arnall Golden Gregory LLP2 Years Ranked
- Heidi Sorensen Alston & Bird LLP2 Years Ranked
- Iliana Peters Polsinelli PC5 Years Ranked
- Jacques Smith ArentFox Schiff LLP9 Years Ranked
- Jason Caron Latham & Watkins LLP6 Years Ranked
- Jennifer Bragg Latham & Watkins LLP14 Years Ranked
- Jennifer S Geetter McDermott Will & Emery LLP6 Years Ranked
- Joseph Hudzik Latham & Watkins LLP5 Years Ranked
- Lori Garber Foley & Lardner LLP2 Years Ranked
- Mark B. Langdon Sidley Austin LLP4 Years Ranked
- Scot Hasselman Reed Smith LLP4 Years Ranked
- Theresa Carnegie Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC5 Years Ranked
- Thomas Hyatt Thomas K. Hyatt, PLLC14 Years Ranked
- Tracy Weir DLA Piper LLP (US)5 Years Ranked
Band 5
- Alan Arville Epstein Becker & Green PC4 Years Ranked
- Avia Dunn Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates2 Years Ranked
- Benjamin D. Singer O'Melveny & Myers LLP5 Years Ranked
- Derek Adams Potomac Law Group1 Years Ranked
- Eric Greig Cooley LLP2 Years Ranked
- Erica Kraus Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP4 Years Ranked
- Jackie Papish Barnes & Thornburg LLP2 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey Davis Bass, Berry & Sims PLC2 Years Ranked
- Jennifer Michael Bass, Berry & Sims PLC1 Years Ranked
- Jiayan Chen McDermott Will & Emery LLP4 Years Ranked
- Joel Rush McDermott Will & Emery LLP4 Years Ranked
- John Shire Cozen O'Connor1 Years Ranked
- Jonathan M Phillips Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP4 Years Ranked
- Joyce Gresko Alston & Bird LLP2 Years Ranked
- Ken Vorrasi Faegre Drinker4 Years Ranked
- Kevin Feder O'Melveny & Myers LLP1 Years Ranked
- Lee Blalack O'Melveny & Myers LLP2 Years Ranked
- Lesley Reynolds Reed Smith LLP2 Years Ranked
- Lisa Campbell Groom Law Group, Chartered3 Years Ranked
- Paul D. Rubin Debevoise & Plimpton LLP8 Years Ranked
- Rachel A Alexander Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC1 Years Ranked
- Tara Dwyer Mintz2 Years Ranked
Up and Coming
Associates to watch
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Epstein Becker & Green PCHealthcare2025 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedEpstein Becker & Green has a longstanding healthcare industry expertise across regulatory compliance, investigations and litigation. The group is frequently sought out for its expert representation of private equity firms in healthcare transactions. It is also a popular choice for hospital systems, physician practices and academic medical centers. The team's experience extends to privacy issues and legislative counsel. Additionally, it advises clients on the potential implications of changes in policy and developments.
1 Hogan Lovells US LLPHealthcare2025 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedHogan Lovells is a distinguished team with deep expertise across the scope of the healthcare and life sciences industries. The firm handles complex issues including the regulation of new medical devices, biotechnology products and healthcare litigation, government price reporting, privacy and reimbursement issues and digital health. The team's expertise also extends to advising on transactions such as clinical integrations, M&A and contracting.1 King & Spalding LLPHealthcare2025 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedKing & Spalding has strong regulatory and litigation capabilities, frequently advising on high-value Medicare reimbursement appeals for hospitals. The firm also acts on M&A and joint ventures involving providers, as well as health IT concerns. The team is also noted for its experience in the pharmaceutical and biotech space, advising on areas such as clinical trials, marketing and disputes and offering skill in handling drug-pricing issues for pharmaceutical manufacturers.1 Latham & Watkins LLPHealthcare2025 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedLatham & Watkins' team advises a wide range of healthcare entities, including hospitals, laboratories and distributors, on complex investigations and transactions. Its interdisciplinary approach offers clients varied expertise in areas such as qui tam litigation and capital markets investment. The firm also acts on administrative challenges and FDA regulatory issues. The team's clients additionally include companies in the pharmaceutical, medical device manufacturing and biotech industries.
1 McDermott Will & Emery LLPHealthcare2025 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedMcDermott Will & Emery is a premier group with diverse subject matter expertise, handling complex transactional and regulatory matters for an enviable client list. The firm represents a range of clients, notably healthcare providers and private equity firms, across the full spectrum of healthcare work, including lobbying and policy matters. It regularly advises on civil litigation and high-stakes enforcement proceedings. The team's expertise extends to FDA regulatory compliance.
1 Sidley Austin LLPHealthcare2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedSidley 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.
Band 2
2 Arnold & PorterHealthcare2025 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedArnold & Porter is an impressive 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.
2 Crowell & Moring LLPHealthcare2025 | Band 2 | 20 Years RankedCrowell & Moring LLP acts for a diverse client base including leading healthcare insurers, academic medical centers and hospital systems. It has experienced practitioners that offer advice on all aspects of the healthcare industry, including law reform, privacy and antitrust matters. The team has notable regulatory compliance capabilities, complemented by strength in civil and criminal litigation. It also offers ability advising on transactional healthcare matters.
2 Dentons LLPHealthcare2025 | Band 2 | 21 Years RankedDentons LLP is a large and accomplished team with a strong reputation in the DC healthcare market. It frequently advises high-caliber industry clients including health systems and global medical manufacturers, as well as offering significant experience in representing hospitals. The team has broad expertise including fraud and abuse disputes, tax issues and HIPAA compliance. It is 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 PCHealthcare2025 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedMintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC is a 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. The team has notable experience defending pharmaceutical clients in enforcement proceedings.
2 Reed Smith LLPHealthcare2025 | Band 2 | 21 Years RankedReed Smith LLP has an excellent 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 LLPHealthcare2025 | Band 2 | 20 Years RankedRopes & Gray LLP has a robust practice sought after for a range of matters spanning healthcare, medical device and pharmaceutical issues. The team offers substantial experience in regulatory issues including compliance and investigations work, coupled with pharmaceutical expertise encompassing advertising and patent advice. It is also noted for arguing cases in trial and appellate courts.
Band 3
3 AkinHealthcare2025 | Band 3 | 20 Years RankedAkin is a strong force in the healthcare market that acts for multiple high-profile clients. The team excels across the range of regulatory and litigation work, regularly representing clients in investigations and disputes with government bodies. Its expertise includes Medicare reimbursement disputes and False Claims Act claims. The group also possesses experience advising healthcare clients on due diligence and other aspects of transactional matters.
3 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPHealthcare2025 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedMorgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP demonstrates 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 Alston & Bird LLPHealthcare2025 | Band 4 | 10 Years RankedAlston & Bird LLP offers a wealth of expertise in FDA enforcement and compliance matters, with broad cross-border capabilities. The firm is noted for advising drug manufacturers on a range of issues including warning letters, HIPAA and fraud and abuse matters. It also counsels on compliance issues in new product developments.
4 ArentFox Schiff LLPHealthcare2025 | Band 4 | 16 Years RankedArentFox Schiff LLP is a strong 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 PLCHealthcare2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedBass, Berry & Sims PLC provides 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 Faegre DrinkerHealthcare2025 | Band 4 | 21 Years RankedFaegre Drinker has a dedicated 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 nonprofit providers and also handles complex healthcare litigation.
Band 5
5 Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PCHealthcare2025 | Band 5 | 21 Years RankedBaker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC enjoys a strong presence in the healthcare industry, with noted involvement in regulatory proceedings, acting on behalf of public and private organizations as well as advising on joint venture and merger transactions. Regularly advises on Medicare and Medicaid-related matters.
5 Barnes & Thornburg LLPHealthcare2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedBarnes & Thornburg LLP is recognized for its robust healthcare practice, assisting clients with regulatory and compliance advice and litigation. It has particular expertise in False Claims Act litigation, fraud defense and representing clients in investigations and enforcement actions.
5 DLA Piper LLP (US)Healthcare2025 | Band 5 | 4 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 & Lardner LLPHealthcare2025 | Band 5 | 10 Years RankedFoley & Lardner LLP has a strong healthcare practice with significant expertise in regulatory advice and litigation. The firm frequently advises clients such as healthcare centers, providers and healthcare technology companies on regulatory and compliance matters, as well as False Claims Act and antitrust litigation. It is also noted for its broader transactional capabilities, including equity financing and investments advice.
5 Foley Hoag LLPHealthcare2025 | Band 5 | 5 Years RankedFoley Hoag LLP has a strong 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 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLPHealthcare2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP handles an array of litigation for a wide range of healthcare clients, including providers, insurers and businesses. It regularly represents clients in criminal and civil claims relating to the False Claims Act and the Anti-Kickback Statute. The firm is also called upon for transactional work and acquisitions within the healthcare sphere.
5 Groom Law Group, CharteredHealthcare2025 | Band 5 | 8 Years RankedGroom Law Group is experienced in a variety of healthcare regulatory matters. This includes telehealth issues, transactional due diligence, tax, and employment matters. It has a particularly strong practice advising on federal and state insurance regulations.5 Hooper Lundy & Bookman PCHealthcare2025 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedHooper Lundy & Bookman PC is a notable law firm with a solid healthcare practice and particular expertise in Medicare reimbursement disputes. The firm also represents hospitals and medical systems in regulatory and compliance issues. It has further capabilities in healthcare litigation.
5 Jones DayHealthcare2025 | Band 5 | 12 Years RankedJones Day provides 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 LLPHealthcare2025 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedManatt Phelps & Phillips LLP provides expert advice on a range of healthcare regulatory matters including reimbursement, fraud and abuse, and other issues. The practice is particularly notable for providing advocacy and strategic advice on a range of regulatory and governmental policies.5 Norton Rose FulbrightHealthcare2025 | Band 5 | 21 Years RankedNorton Rose Fulbright is a respected 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.
5 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLPHealthcare2025 | Band 5 | 4 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.5 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & AffiliatesHealthcare2025 | Band 5 | 13 Years RankedSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates is a well-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.
5 Williams & Connolly LLPHealthcare2025 | Band 5 | 5 Years RankedWilliams & Connolly has considerable experience representing clients in complex litigation and investigations. Its practitioners routinely handle disputes arising from claims under the False Claims Act and qui tam complaints. The team's clients include retailers, healthcare organizations and pharmaceutical companies.