Ranking tables
Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory | USA
District of Columbia
Rankings overview for Departments
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Band 2
Band 3
- Alston & Bird LLP 11 Years Ranked
- Goodwin 5 Years Ranked
- Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP 20 Years Ranked
- Hyman Phelps & McNamara
Band 4
Senior Statespeople
- Jonathan S Kahan Hogan Lovells US LLP20 Years Ranked
- Peter O Safir Covington & Burling LLP20 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey N GibbsHyman Phelps & McNamara
Band 1
- Cathy Burgess Alston & Bird LLP9 Years Ranked
- Daniel Kracov Arnold & Porter18 Years Ranked
- David Fox Hogan Lovells US LLP19 Years Ranked
- Gregory Levine Ropes & Gray LLP16 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey L Handwerker Arnold & Porter14 Years Ranked
- Jennifer Bragg Latham & Watkins LLP14 Years Ranked
- John Manthei Latham & Watkins LLP17 Years Ranked
- Kellie Combs Ropes & Gray LLP9 Years Ranked
- Michael S Labson Covington & Burling LLP18 Years Ranked
- Nathan Brown Akin8 Years Ranked
- Philip Katz Hogan Lovells US LLP11 Years Ranked
- Vernessa Pollard DLA Piper LLP (US)13 Years Ranked
Band 2
- David Horowitz Hogan Lovells US LLP4 Years Ranked
- Denise Esposito Covington & Burling LLP9 Years Ranked
- Elizabeth Richards Latham & Watkins LLP5 Years Ranked
- Kathleen M Sanzo Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP17 Years Ranked
- Krista Hessler Carver Covington & Burling LLP6 Years Ranked
- Michael Heyl Hogan Lovells US LLP5 Years Ranked
- Raymond A Bonner Sidley Austin LLP16 Years Ranked
- Rebecca K. Wood Sidley Austin LLP5 Years Ranked
- William B Schultz Zuckerman Spaeder LLP6 Years Ranked
- William McConagha Latham & Watkins LLP5 Years Ranked
- Kurt KarstHyman Phelps & McNamara
- Scott M. LassmanLassman Law + Policy
Band 3
- Brian Waldman ArentFox Schiff LLP8 Years Ranked
- Deeona Gaskin Sidley Austin LLP3 Years Ranked
- J Benneville Haas Latham & Watkins LLP6 Years Ranked
- James R Johnson Sidley Austin LLP2 Years Ranked
- John D. Shakow King & Spalding LLP5 Years Ranked
- Julie Tibbets Goodwin8 Years Ranked
- Kevin Madagan McGuireWoods LLP5 Years Ranked
- Lee H Rosebush BakerHostetler LLP8 Years Ranked
- Mahnu Davar Arnold & Porter3 Years Ranked
- Mark S Brown King & Spalding LLP7 Years Ranked
- Meredith Manning Hogan Lovells US LLP15 Years Ranked
- Nikki Reeves King & Spalding LLP5 Years Ranked
- Paul D. Rubin Debevoise & Plimpton LLP8 Years Ranked
- Sonia Nath Cooley LLP3 Years Ranked
Band 4
- Avia Dunn Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates2 Years Ranked
- Brigid Bondoc Morrison Foerster2 Years Ranked
- Howard Sklamberg Arnold & Porter2 Years Ranked
- John J Smith Hogan Lovells US LLP6 Years Ranked
- Lynn Mehler Hogan Lovells US LLP1 Years Ranked
- Matthew Wetzel Goodwin1 Years Ranked
- Michael M. Gaba Polsinelli PC13 Years Ranked
- Nancy Halstead Reed Smith LLP2 Years Ranked
- Pamela Forrest Covington & Burling LLP4 Years Ranked
- Paul Radensky McDermott Will & Emery LLP7 Years Ranked
- Peggy Dotzel Zuckerman Spaeder LLP2 Years Ranked
- Peter Lindsay Paul Hastings LLP3 Years Ranked
- Seth H Lundy King & Spalding LLP15 Years Ranked
- Stephanie Trunk ArentFox Schiff LLP5 Years Ranked
- Josephine TorrenteHyman Phelps & McNamara
Band 5
- Christopher Mikson DLA Piper LLP (US)1 Years Ranked
- Dennis Gucciardo Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP5 Years Ranked
- Eva Temkin Arnold & Porter2 Years Ranked
- George O'Brien Mayer Brown LLP1 Years Ranked
- John Gould Arnold & Porter1 Years Ranked
- Joshua Oyster Ropes & Gray LLP1 Years Ranked
- Katie C. Pawlitz Reed Smith LLP1 Years Ranked
- Lisa Dwyer King & Spalding LLP1 Years Ranked
- Marc J. Scheineson Alston & Bird LLP7 Years Ranked
- Margaux Hall Ropes & Gray LLP4 Years Ranked
- Michele Buenafe Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP4 Years Ranked
- Nathan Beaver Foley & Lardner LLP1 Years Ranked
- Raj Pai Sidley Austin LLP2 Years Ranked
- Scott D. Danzis Covington & Burling LLP1 Years Ranked
- Tom Cosgrove Covington & Burling LLP1 Years Ranked
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All Departments profiles
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1 Covington & Burling LLPHealthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory2025 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedCovington & Burling LLP is a powerhouse in the pharmaceutical and medical device industry with extensive experience advising on product development, manufacturing and pharmacovigilance. The firm is retained by clients for its proficiency dealing with regulatory bodies, including the FDA and Consumer Product Safety Commission.
1 Hogan Lovells US LLPHealthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory2025 | Band 1 | 20 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 Sidley Austin LLPHealthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory2025 | Band 1 | 20 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 & PorterHealthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory2025 | Band 2 | 21 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 King & Spalding LLPHealthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory2025 | Band 2 | 20 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.2 Latham & Watkins LLPHealthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory2025 | Band 2 | 9 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.
2 Ropes & Gray LLPHealthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory2025 | 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 Alston & Bird LLPHealthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory2025 | Band 3 | 11 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.
3 GoodwinHealthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedGoodwin counsels a broad range of clients including pharmaceuticals and medical device manufacturers on complex FDA regulatory issues. Noted for its significant expertise in compliance related to new drug and device development and its strong cross-border capabilities. Also acts on transactions such as the sale of drug rights.
3 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPHealthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory2025 | Band 3 | 20 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.
- Hyman Phelps & McNamaraHealthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory2025 | Band 3
Band 4
4 AkinHealthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory2025 | Band 4 | 7 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.
4 ArentFox Schiff LLPHealthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory2025 | Band 4 | 6 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 BakerHostetler LLPHealthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory2025 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedBakerHostetler LLP has notable experience in high-profile FDA mandates. Regularly advises pharmaceutical clients and providers as well as private equity funds on regulatory issues such as those connected to new drug applications and advertising matters. Expertise in negotiating pharmacy benefit management contracts. Also offers strong skills in a broad range of transactions including sale of assets and joint ventures.
4 McDermott Will & Emery LLPHealthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory2025 | Band 4 | 6 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.
4 Reed Smith LLPHealthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory2025 | Band 4 | 6 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.
4 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & AffiliatesHealthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory2025 | Band 4 | 12 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.
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5 Cooley LLPHealthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedCooley LLP is recognized for its robust practice, providing FDA-related regulatory advice for a range of clients in the healthcare sphere, including pharmaceutical companies, medical device companies and digital health companies. It is also sought out for other regulatory, legal and compliance support in the life sciences space.
5 DLA Piper LLP (US)Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory2025 | Band 5 | 1 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 McGuireWoods LLPHealthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedMcGuireWoods LLP is noted for its healthcare regulatory and compliance practice. It has particular expertise in assisting pharmaceutical companies with FDA regulations, including with regulatory actions and licensing and production matters.
5 Morrison FoersterHealthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory2025 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedMorrison Foerster provides expert advice for a range of organizations in the life science and healthcare space. The team demonstrates its ability to handle a plethora of issues, including complex litigation, high-profile transactions and regulatory compliance. The group is notably adept at advising clients on FDA regulation and compliance.5 Paul Hastings LLPHealthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory2025 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedPaul Hastings' team is held in high regard for its ability to provide counsel to pharmaceutical companies and manufacturers on FDA regulation, inspections and enforcement. Its practitioners have further experience advising clients on M&A deals.5 Polsinelli PCHealthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory2025 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedPolsinelli has a significant healthcare practice. The practitioners are routinely called upon to assist with FDA regulatory issues. The team is noted for its representation of medical device manufacturers in a range of issues, and is adept at handling matters related to HIPAA compliance, data privacy and security, as well as Medicare coverage and payment issues.
5 Zuckerman Spaeder LLPHealthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory2025 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedZuckerman Spaeder's group boasts considerable strength in the healthcare space. The team is notably adept at advising clients on regulatory and transactional issues. Its practitioners demonstrate particular prowess in assisting organizations on fraud and abuse matters and government investigations.