Best Lawyers in America for Life Sciences Practice
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Sarah L. Wicks counsels innovative drug and biologics companies on FDA regulatory and compliance matters that arise in the development and commercialization of new products and indications. These issues regularly include those relating to human subject protections and the conduct of clinical trials, product development strategies, interactions with the FDA, advertising, promotion and labeling, internal investigations and responding to FDA inspection observations and enforcement actions. Ms. W...
Sophia Villani is an Associate in the Firm’s New York office, where she works on health care and life sciences matters. Sophia was previously a Non-Equity Partner at a public entity firm, where she provided coverage and monitoring counsel to insurance and reinsurance underwriters with a focus on healthcare business, including hospital, physician, allied health, and long-term care programs. In addition, she drafted and negotiated insurance policy provisions, service level agreements, set...
Ashbey Morgan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Life Sciences Practice and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Ashbey practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Ashbey Morgan since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Ashbey Morgan is held by other lawyers.
Bu Yin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Intellectual Property Law, Life Sciences Practice and Patent Law. Bu practices law in San Diego, California Best Lawyers has recognized Bu Yin since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Bu Yin is held by other lawyers.
Samoneh Schickel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Intellectual Property Law, Life Sciences Practice and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Samoneh practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Samoneh Schickel since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Samoneh Schickel is held by other lawyers.
Justin Fleischacker is an associate in the Litigation practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm's New York office. His practice focuses on complex litigation with an emphasis on intellectual property matters in the fields of pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. Mr. Fleischacker received his J.D., cum laude , with a concentration in intellectual property from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in 2018, where he served as an Articles Editor of the Cardozo Law Review . He earned a Bachelor...
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