Ropes and Gray Attorneys to Present at 2025 Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Ethics and Compliance Congress

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Seven Ropes & Gray attorneys will present at the 26th Annual Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Ethics and Compliance Congress, held in Washington, D.C. from October 22-24, 2025. The forum, which covers pharmaceutical and medical device topics including key laws, regulations, guidance, and policy developments, will feature five sessions presented by the Ropes & Gray attorneys.

The attorneys participating in the Congress will address various topics related to compliance, regulations, and legal considerations in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. They will provide insights into patient-oriented commercial models, state consumer privacy laws, external funding risks, and compliance with pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) arrangements.

Key Takeaways:

  • Seven Ropes & Gray attorneys will present at the 26th Annual Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Ethics and Compliance Congress.
  • The attorneys will present five sessions, covering key laws, regulations, guidance, and policy developments in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries.
  • The sessions will address topics including patient-oriented commercial models, state consumer privacy laws, external funding risks, and compliance with pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) arrangements.
  • Eve Brunts, Margaux Hall, and Alison Fethke will present on "Patient-Oriented Commercial Models: Legal and Market Access Considerations," which will cover identifying trends and common structures in patient-directed health care initiatives, providing an overview of potential legal considerations, and examining recent government scrutiny and enforcement actions.
  • Christine Moundas will speak on "State Consumer Privacy Laws--Compliance Tips for Pharma and Med Device Companies," which will explore new laws and requirements, discuss a risk-based approach to building and refining data compliance programs, and share practical advice for achieving credible compliance.
  • Samantha Barrett Badlam will present on "External Funding Risks and Mitigation--Latest Trends in Exhibit & Display and Sponsorship Requests," which will examine recent upticks in complexity and legal risks associated with external funding submissions and events.
  • Joshua Levy will speak on the "Former Government Officials" plenary session, which will cover insights into enforcement trends, shifting regulatory priorities, and the evolving role of compliance across public and private sectors.
  • Jamie Darch will present on "Examining Business Relationships and Compliance Risks with Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) Arrangements," which will discuss increased regulatory scrutiny on PBMs, their position within the pharmacy supply chain, and their arrangements with pharma manufacturers.

Statistics:

  • The 26th Annual Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Ethics and Compliance Congress will be held from October 22-24, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
  • Seven Ropes & Gray attorneys will present a total of five sessions at the conference.
  • The attorneys will address various topics related to compliance, regulations, and legal considerations in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries.

Sources:

  • Ropes and Gray, "Seven Ropes & Gray Attorneys to Present at 2025 Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Ethics and Compliance Congress"
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