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Hyman, Phelps & McNamara (HPM) marks its 45th Anniversary year by welcoming three accomplished professionals who reinforce the depth and breadth of the firm’s FDA and DEA practices. Naomi Lowy joins HPM as a Principal Drug Regulatory Expert after 18 years at the FDA’s Center for Drug …
Washington, D.C., March 5, 2025 – Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C. is pleased to announce the return of Andrew Hull to the firm, bringing with him invaluable experience gained over the past six years as federal Department of Justice (DOJ) prosecutor investigating and litigating cases …
Hyman, Phelps & McNamara PC, (HPM), which will mark its 45th Anniversary on March 17, 2025, is pleased to announce that it is increasing its directors, counsel, and associates as it starts the year. Kalie E. Richardson has been promoted to Director. Mark Tobolowsky has been promoted to …
March 20, 2024 Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C. (HP&M), the largest dedicated food and drug law firm in the U.S., is pleased to announce that Director Allyson Mullen has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Association of Medical Diagnostic Manufacturers (AMDM). This prestigious appointment recognizes Ms. Mullen’s …
WASHINGTON, DC — Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C. is pleased to announce it took top honors in two categories in the 2023 LMG Life Sciences Awards, which recognize the best life science practitioners and firms over the past 12 months from the United States, Canada, …
October 11, 2023 Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C. (“HP&M”), the largest FDA-dedicated law firm, is pleased to announce that Julie Beitz, M.D. has joined the firm as a Principal Drug Regulatory Expert. Dr. Beitz served in leadership positions in FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research for …
Hyman, Phelps & McNamara P.C. (HP&M), a leader in providing legal and regulatory support to the life sciences industries, today announced the appointment of Jeff Grizzel to the newly created position of Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Grizzel will oversee the marketing organization, with responsibility for …
August 25, 2023 Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C. (“HP&M”) is is proud to announce that 14 of the Firm’s attorneys have been selected to the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Newly recognized this year are attorneys Josephine M. Torrente (FDA Law), Michelle L. Butler (FDA Law), Sara W. …
April 4, 2022 With great sadness, we announce that our firm’s co-founder, leader, colleague and friend, Jim Phelps passed away on April 2, 2022, at the age of 83. Jim is survived by Sophia, his wife of 57 years, his three sons and their wives, Evan …
Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C. (“HP&M”) is pleased and excited to announce that Dr. Ellis F. Unger has joined the firm as a Principal Drug Regulatory Expert. Dr. Unger is a cardiologist and former Director of the Office of Drug Evaluation-I in FDA’s Office of …
January 6, 2022 Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C. (HP&M) is pleased to announce Adrienne R. Lenz has become its first Principal Medical Device Regulation Expert. Adrienne joined HPM in September 2017. In her time with HPM, she has made significant contributions to the firm and its clients. Prior …
January 6, 2022 Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C. (HP&M) is pleased to announce that Sara W. Koblitz has become the firm’s newest Director. Sara’s practice covers the intersection of FDA regulatory issues and Intellectual Property, including the Hatch-Waxman Amendments, the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act, and the …
Hyman Phelps & McNamara, P.C. is pleased to announce that Sara Koblitz has been promoted to Counsel at the firm. Sara joined HPM in 2017 and advises clients on a broad range of FDA regulatory issues with a particular focus on Hatch-Waxman patent and exclusivity, biosimilars, and the …
Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C. (“HP&M”) has been named the FDA Law “Law Firm of the Year” by the folks over at U.S. News & World Report, who teamed up with Best Lawyers for the 2021 “Best Law Firms” rankings. We’re truly honored! But the honors …
January 17, 2020 Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C. (“HP&M”) is pleased to announce that Gail Javitt has become its newest Director. Many leading companies have turned to Gail for her deep knowledge, skills, experience and thought leadership on the complex regulatory issues they face while looking to innovate …
Awards season is now underway and we are delighted to announce that LMG Life Sciences has named Josephine Torrente the 2019 “Regulatory Attorney of the Year: FDA Pharmaceuticals.” Now in its seventh year, the LMG Life Sciences Awards are presented to the firms and individuals “behind …
Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C. (“HP&M”) is pleased to announce that Michael Shumsky has become its newest Director. Mike joined HP&M in February 2019 after nearly 15 years at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, where he played a key role in developing that firm’s FDA and …
As 2018 winds down, awards season is in full swing! Last week we announced that Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C. (“HP&M”) was tapped by U.S. News and Best Lawyers as the recipient of the 2019 “Law Firm of the Year in FDA Law” award. This …
Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C. (“HP&M”) has once again been ranked as a “Tier 1” law firm in the area of “FDA Law” (both nationally and in Washington, D.C.) by the folks over at U.S. News & World Report, who teamed up with Best Lawyers …
During the 34th annual National Association of State Controlled Substances Authorities (“NASCSA”) conference in Scottsdale, Arizona, Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C. (“HP&M”) Director Larry Houck was honored with the organization’s 2018 President’s Award. NASCSA provides a forum for state, federal and local regulators, healthcare professionals, …
For the fourth year in a row, Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C. has been ranked as a “Tier 1” law firm in the area of FDA Law (both nationally and in Washington DC) by the folks over at U.S. News & World Report, who teamed …
Jeff Gibbs was honored when The Food and Drug Law Institute (“FDLI”) awarded him with the 2013 Distinguished Service and Leadership Award. The award is given each year to as many as four individuals from various areas of the food and drug law community …
Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C. is pleased to announce that James C. Shehan has joined the firm as Of Counsel. Previously, Mr. Shehan served for 19 years as Novo Nordisk Inc.’s General Counsel and Corporate Vice President of Legal, Government and Quality. His …
Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C. is pleased to announce that Kermit L. Jones, J.D., M.D. has joined the firm as an Associate. Prior to joining the firm, Dr. Jones served as a 2012-2013 White House Fellow assigned to the Secretary of Health and Human Services, …
For the third year in a row, Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C. has been ranked as a “Tier 1” law firm in the area of “FDA Law” by the folks over at U.S. News & World Report, who once again teamed up with Best Lawyers …
HPM and Virginia Tech are pleased to announce the availability of the first two DVDs of the VERSUS series that is being sponsored by the University. They provide an overview of the processes a prescription drug must follow to be approved by the United States …
On January 18, 2011, the President issued a significant Order entitled a “Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies.” The Memorandum directs “agencies with broad regulatory compliance and administrative enforcement responsibilities” to, within 120 days, “develop plans to make public information concerning …
Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C. is very pleased to announce that Ricardo Carvajal has been named Director of the firm, and that Dara Katcher Levy has been named Of Counsel. Mr. Carvajal’s practice focuses on providing FDA and FTC regulatory counseling and litigation support …
Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C. is proud to announce that the inaugural “Best Law Firms” survey by U.S. News & World Report has ranked HP&M as a “Tier 1” law firm in the area of FDA Law. Only six firms made it to the …
Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C. is very pleased to announce that Jeffrey K. Shapiro has joined the firm as a director and Carrie S. Martin has joined the firm as an associate. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Shapiro was a partner at Hogan & …
March 17, 2005 marked the 25th anniversary of the date the firm opened its doors for business. To commemorate the occasion, HPM employees celebrated with a formal dinner and dance at the National Museum of Women in the Arts.