Ranking tables
Healthcare | USA
District of Columbia
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
Band 4
ArentFox Schiff LLP 15 Years Ranked
Bass, Berry & Sims PLC 4 Years Ranked
Faegre Drinker 20 Years Ranked
Norton Rose Fulbright 20 Years Ranked- Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville PC
Band 5
Alston & Bird LLP 9 Years Ranked
DLA Piper LLP (US) 3 Years Ranked
Foley Hoag LLP 4 Years Ranked
Groom Law Group, Chartered 7 Years Ranked
Jones Day 11 Years Ranked- Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP 2 Years Ranked
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP 3 Years Ranked
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates 12 Years Ranked
Williams & Connolly LLP 4 Years Ranked- Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
Senior Statespeople
Bruce Merlin Fried Dentons LLP19 Years Ranked
Gregory M Luce Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates20 Years Ranked- Helen R Trilling Hogan Lovells US LLP19 Years Ranked
John T Brennan Jr Crowell & Moring LLP20 Years Ranked
Robert F Leibenluft Hogan Lovells US LLP19 Years Ranked
T. J. Sullivan Potomac Law Group20 Years Ranked
Band 1
Allison W Shuren Arnold & Porter18 Years Ranked
Daniel Meron Latham & Watkins LLP13 Years Ranked
David Matyas Epstein Becker & Green PC19 Years Ranked
Gadi Weinreich Dentons LLP18 Years Ranked
Holley Thames Lutz Dentons LLP18 Years Ranked
Hope S Foster Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC16 Years Ranked
Howard J Young Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP19 Years Ranked
Kirk Ogrosky Goodwin13 Years Ranked
Lynn Shapiro Snyder Epstein Becker & Green PC19 Years Ranked
Mark D. Polston King & Spalding LLP8 Years Ranked
Mark Lutes Epstein Becker & Green PC15 Years Ranked
Robert S Salcido Akin19 Years Ranked
Thomas Barker Foley Hoag LLP14 Years Ranked
Troy Barsky Crowell & Moring LLP8 Years Ranked
Band 2
- Beth L Roberts Hogan Lovells US LLP9 Years Ranked
Carol Loepere Reed Smith LLP16 Years Ranked
Carrie Valiant Epstein Becker & Green PC18 Years Ranked
Christopher P Kenny King & Spalding LLP8 Years Ranked
Daniel Hettich King & Spalding LLP6 Years Ranked
Enu A. Mainigi Williams & Connolly LLP10 Years Ranked
Eric Zimmerman McDermott Will & Emery LLP19 Years Ranked
Frederick Robinson Reed Smith LLP20 Years Ranked
Jesse Witten Faegre Drinker14 Years Ranked
John Kelly Barnes & Thornburg LLP6 Years Ranked
Jonathan L. Diesenhaus Hogan Lovells US LLP11 Years Ranked
Karen S. Lovitch Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC12 Years Ranked
Laura F. Laemmle-Weidenfeld Jones Day5 Years Ranked- Sheree R. Kanner Hogan Lovells US LLP7 Years Ranked
Stephanie Webster Ropes & Gray LLP14 Years Ranked- Mark R FitzgeraldPowers Pyles Sutter & Verville PC
Band 3
Albert W Shay Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP8 Years Ranked
Alexis Gilroy Jones Day8 Years Ranked- Alice Valder Curran Hogan Lovells US LLP4 Years Ranked
Christopher Flynn Crowell & Moring LLP7 Years Ranked- Clifford D Stromberg Hogan Lovells US LLP10 Years Ranked
Denise Hanna Locke Lord LLP8 Years Ranked
George Breen Epstein Becker & Green PC6 Years Ranked
Jodi Daniel Crowell & Moring LLP5 Years Ranked
John Jacob Akin17 Years Ranked
Kelly Cleary Akin4 Years Ranked- Ken Choe Hogan Lovells US LLP4 Years Ranked
Laurence Freedman Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC6 Years Ranked
Margaux Hall Ropes & Gray LLP3 Years Ranked
Mark Faccenda Norton Rose Fulbright5 Years Ranked
Michael W. Paddock Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP5 Years Ranked
Robert Roth Hooper Lundy & Bookman PC17 Years Ranked- Ronald Wisor Hogan Lovells US LLP3 Years Ranked
Stephanie Trunk ArentFox Schiff LLP4 Years Ranked
Band 4
Amandeep S Sidhu Winston & Strawn LLP1 Years Ranked
Amy Lerman Epstein Becker & Green PC1 Years Ranked
Andy Ruskin K&L Gates2 Years Ranked
Anjali Downs Epstein Becker & Green PC4 Years Ranked
Blair Cantfil Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP4 Years Ranked
Brenna Jenny Sidley Austin LLP3 Years Ranked
Brian Carey Foley Hoag LLP5 Years Ranked- Brian Stimson Arnall Golden Gregory LLP1 Years Ranked
Iliana Peters Polsinelli PC5 Years Ranked
Jacques Smith ArentFox Schiff LLP8 Years Ranked
Jason Caron Latham & Watkins LLP5 Years Ranked
Jennifer Bragg Latham & Watkins LLP13 Years Ranked
Jennifer S Geetter McDermott Will & Emery LLP5 Years Ranked
Joseph Hudzik Latham & Watkins LLP4 Years Ranked
Kristi Kung DLA Piper LLP (US)3 Years Ranked
Mark B. Langdon Sidley Austin LLP3 Years Ranked
Scot Hasselman Reed Smith LLP3 Years Ranked
Theresa Carnegie Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC4 Years Ranked
Thomas Hyatt Thomas K. Hyatt, PLLC13 Years Ranked
Tracy Weir DLA Piper LLP (US)4 Years Ranked
Band 5
Alan Arville Epstein Becker & Green PC3 Years Ranked
Heidi Sorensen Alston & Bird LLP1 Years Ranked
Joel Rush McDermott Will & Emery LLP3 Years Ranked
Joyce Gresko Alston & Bird LLP1 Years Ranked- Lee Blalack O'Melveny & Myers LLP1 Years Ranked
Lesley Reynolds Reed Smith LLP1 Years Ranked- Lisa Campbell Groom Law Group, Chartered2 Years Ranked
- Lori Garber Foley & Lardner LLP1 Years Ranked
Up and Coming
Avia Dunn Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates1 Years Ranked
Eric Greig Latham & Watkins LLP1 Years Ranked
Erica Kraus Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP3 Years Ranked
Jackie Papish Barnes & Thornburg LLP1 Years Ranked
Jeffrey Davis Bass, Berry & Sims PLC1 Years Ranked
Jiayan Chen McDermott Will & Emery LLP3 Years Ranked
Ken Vorrasi Faegre Drinker3 Years Ranked
Tara Dwyer Mintz1 Years Ranked
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Epstein Becker & Green PCHealthcare2024 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedEpstein Becker & Green has a long-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 LLPHealthcare2024 | 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 King & Spalding LLPHealthcare2024 | Band 1 | 17 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 LLPHealthcare2024 | Band 1 | 20 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 teams clients additionally include companies in the pharmaceutical, medical device manufacturing and biotech industries.
1 McDermott Will & Emery LLPHealthcare2024 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedMcDermott Will & Emery are 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 LLPHealthcare2024 | Band 1 | 18 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 & PorterHealthcare2024 | Band 2 | 15 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.
2 Crowell & Moring LLPHealthcare2024 | Band 2 | 19 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 LLPHealthcare2024 | Band 2 | 20 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 PCHealthcare2024 | Band 2 | 17 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 LLPHealthcare2024 | Band 2 | 20 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 LLPHealthcare2024 | Band 2 | 19 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.
Band 3
3 AkinHealthcare2024 | Band 3 | 19 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.
3 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPHealthcare2024 | Band 3 | 15 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 LLPHealthcare2024 | Band 4 | 15 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 PLCHealthcare2024 | Band 4 | 4 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 Faegre DrinkerHealthcare2024 | Band 4 | 20 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 nonprofit providers and also handles complex healthcare litigation.4 Norton Rose FulbrightHealthcare2024 | Band 4 | 20 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.
Band 5
5 Alston & Bird LLPHealthcare2024 | Band 5 | 9 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)Healthcare2024 | Band 5 | 3 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 LLPHealthcare2024 | Band 5 | 4 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, CharteredHealthcare2024 | Band 5 | 7 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 Jones DayHealthcare2024 | Band 5 | 11 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 LLPHealthcare2024 | Band 5 | 2 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 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLPHealthcare2024 | Band 5 | 3 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 & AffiliatesHealthcare2024 | Band 5 | 12 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.5 Williams & Connolly LLPHealthcare2024 | Band 5 | 4 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.