On this Ropes & Gray podcast, join health care partner Stephanie Webster as she moderates a discussion with fellow health care attorneys David Ault, Ben Wilson and Devin Cohen on the evolving landscape of value-based care programs for health care providers. They address the financial viability of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), the implicati…

On this Ropes & Gray podcast, join asset management partners Eve Ellis and Jason Brown as they delve into key regulatory issues impacting clients with interests in both the United States and Europe. Specifically, they explore the differences in how the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) and the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) superv…

On this episode of Trainee Insights, Ropes & Gray asset management partner Eve Ellis shares her journey to becoming a partner, her area of practice in financial services regulation, and the growth of funds regulation. Additionally, Eve talks about her role as co-head of the London Women's Forum and the firm's gender diversity initiatives. The episo…

Welcome back to the Culture & Compliance Chronicles, a podcast series brought to you by Ropes & Gray’s Insights Lab and Front-Line Anti-Bribery. Join Amanda Raad, co-leader of R&G Insights Lab and the firm’s global anti-corruption and international risk practice, Nitish Upadhyaya, R&G Insights Lab director of behavioral insights, and Richard Bistro…

With potentially major changes in administrative law coming from the Supreme Court in the next couple of weeks, join litigation & enforcement partners Doug Hallward-Driemeier and Jeremiah Williams for a conversation about the potential demise of the Chevron doctrine, newly invigorated major questions doctrine, and likely outcome and implications of…

On this special edition of Scope of Practice, three law students who were summer associates at Ropes & Gray in 2023—Bethany Friedman, Crystal Liu, and Adam Mohsen-Breen—talk about their experiences in three different offices with partner and host Yoni Levi. From engaging in substantive work across practice areas to building relationships with lawye…

On this Ropes & Gray podcast, Amy Kossak, who recently joined Ropes & Gray after a decade investigating and litigating FCA cases at the Department of Justice (“DOJ”), talks with Andrew O’Connor and Michael Lampert, co-leaders of the firm’s False Claims Act (“FCA”) practice. Together, they explore the latest trends, potential risks, and effective st…

On this episode of Women @ RopesTalk hosted by IP transactions partner Megan Baca, IP transactions counsel Georgina Suzuki returns for another engaging conversation, this time with Svetlana Lucas, PhD, the chief business officer at Scribe Therapeutics, a biotech company that develops and engineers advanced CRISPR-based therapies for a wide range of…

On this episode of Women @ RopesTalk hosted by IP transactions partner Megan Baca, IP transactions counsel Georgina Suzuki returns for another engaging conversation, this time with Svetlana Lucas, PhD, the chief business officer at Scribe Therapeutics, a biotech company that develops and engineers advanced CRISPR-based therapies for a wide range of…

On this episode of Ropes & Gray’s podcast series, Decoding Digital Health, host Kellie Combs, a partner in the life sciences regulatory and compliance group and co-chair of the firm’s cross-practice digital health group, is joined by Greg Levine, chair of the firm's global life sciences regulatory and compliance practice, and Lincoln Tsang, head of…

On this episode of Ropes & Gray’s podcast series, Decoding Digital Health, host Kellie Combs, a partner in the life sciences regulatory and compliance group and co-chair of the firm’s cross-practice digital health group, is joined by Greg Levine, chair of the firm's global life sciences regulatory and compliance practice, and Lincoln Tsang, head of…

On this episode of the R&G Tech Studio podcast, managing principal and global head of advanced E-Discovery and A.I. strategy Shannon Capone Kirk sits down with data, privacy & cybersecurity partner Fran Faircloth to discuss how new and ever-evolving technology is impacting her clients, particularly generative AI, and the challenges that arise in li…

On this episode of the R&G Tech Studio podcast, managing principal and global head of advanced E-Discovery and A.I. strategy Shannon Capone Kirk sits down with data, privacy & cybersecurity partner Fran Faircloth to discuss how new and ever-evolving technology is impacting her clients, particularly generative AI, and the challenges that arise in li…

In the second part of this two-part podcast series, David Kirchner, Elliot Saavedra, and Jack Eckart from Ropes & Gray's benefits consulting group share their insights and experiences in collaborating with pooled employer plan ("PEP") providers. They discuss the process of bidding and vetting these providers on behalf of clients, while also delving…

On this Ropes & Gray podcast, join real estate investments & transactions attorneys Peter Alpert, Pete Scherer, and Cory Steinberg as they discuss the implications of EPA’s recent federal environmental regulations addressing per- and polyfluorinated substances (“PFAS”). Gain insights into the legal and practical implications of PFAS being recognize…

On this Ropes & Gray podcast, private equity partners Jim Davis and Matt Richards discuss insurance brokerage M&A transactions—including the recent NFP-Aon transaction that Ropes helped lead—the attractiveness of the insurance brokerage sector for private equity investors, retention tools such as equity rollover and restrictive covenants, diligence…

On this episode of Women @ RopesTalk hosted by IP transactions partner Megan Baca, asset management partner Chelsea Childs interviews Jill Varner, the chief compliance officer at Versus Capital Advisors LLC, a Denver-based asset management firm. Jill shares insights into her role at Versus and the company's focus on real asset investing, primarily …

On this episode of Women @ RopesTalk hosted by IP transactions partner Megan Baca, asset management partner Chelsea Childs interviews Jill Varner, the chief compliance officer at Versus Capital Advisors LLC, a Denver-based asset management firm. Jill shares insights into her role at Versus and the company's focus on real asset investing, primarily …

For some, the thought of analyzing data for compliance purposes can be overwhelming, or overly focused on monitoring employees. But what if we approached analytics with curiosity and empathy? On this episode of the Better Way? podcast, co-hosts Zach Coseglia and Hui Chen are joined by Tara Palesh, who leads compliance analytics at Pfizer. With a ba…

In today’s business world, we’re increasingly being asked to make sense of data. But how do we turn numbers into meaningful insights about a company’s risks, culture, and compliance? On this episode of the Better Way? podcast, co-hosts Zach Coseglia and Hui Chen are joined for a second time by R&G Insights Lab’s very own David Yanofsky to go deeper…

In this third and final installment of Ropes & Gray’s three-part podcast series exploring recent regulatory, compliance, and enforcement developments in the fraud, waste, and abuse space and the potential implications for health care and life science companies in 2024, health care partners Devin Cohen and Michael Lampert reunite with litigation & e…

On this episode of Ropes & Gray’s California Law for Asset Managers podcast series, Josh Lichtenstein, a benefits partner and head of the ERISA fiduciary practice, and Catherine Skulan, an asset management partner, further discuss the ESG landscape in California, including its climate-related disclosure regime as well as a fossil fuel divestment bi…

On this episode of Women @ RopesTalk hosted by health care partner Christine Moundas, capital solutions & private credit partner Jennifer Harris interviews Morgan (Dean) O’Neill, a distinguished portfolio manager and managing director at Sound Point Capital Management. Morgan provides a glimpse into her remarkable journey, tracing her career trajec…

On this episode of Women @ RopesTalk hosted by health care partner Christine Moundas, capital solutions & private credit partner Jennifer Harris interviews Morgan (Dean) O’Neill, a distinguished portfolio manager and managing director at Sound Point Capital Management. Morgan provides a glimpse into her remarkable journey, tracing her career trajec…

On this episode of Ropes & Gray’s Alumni @ RopesTalk podcast, health care partner Christina Bergeron interviews alum Eric Yecies, chief legal officer and general counsel at LifeMD. Eric discusses his journey from practicing IP litigation as an associate at Ropes & Gray from 2004–2008 to becoming a key figure in a publicly traded telehealth company.…

On this episode of Ropes & Gray’s Alumni @ RopesTalk podcast, health care partner Christina Bergeron interviews alum Eric Yecies, chief legal officer and general counsel at LifeMD. Eric discusses his journey from practicing IP litigation as an associate at Ropes & Gray from 2004–2008 to becoming a key figure in a publicly traded telehealth company.…

In this second installment of Ropes & Gray’s three-part podcast series exploring recent regulatory, compliance, and enforcement developments in the fraud, waste, and abuse space and the potential implications for health care and life science companies in 2024, health care partners Devin Cohen and Michael Lampert are joined by litigation & enforceme…

Conversations about personal faith can be uncomfortable, especially at work. But in the compliance space, could one’s faith be a motivating factor in decision-making? On this episode of the Better Way? podcast, co-hosts Zach Coseglia and Hui Chen are joined by fellow compliance professional Zara Merchant for a candid conversation about the role of …

Join Ropes & Gray’s attorneys for a three-part podcast series exploring recent regulatory, compliance, and enforcement developments in the fraud, waste, and abuse space and the potential implications for health care and life science companies in 2024. In this first installment, health care partners Devin Cohen and Michael Lampert discuss key consid…

On this episode of Ropes & Gray’s podcast series, A Word for Our Sponsors, Deb Lussier, a co-leader of the sponsor solutions practice, and Yoni Levy, a partner in the asset management practice, explore employment and compensation decisions among private equity firms and other alternative asset managers. To provide additional insights and to help th…

On this episode of Ropes & Gray’s podcast series, A Word for Our Sponsors, Deb Lussier, a co-leader of the sponsor solutions practice, and Yoni Levy, a partner in the asset management practice, explore employment and compensation decisions among private equity firms and other alternative asset managers. To provide additional insights and to help th…

Welcome to the second installment of Ropes & Gray’s podcast series, Controlling Opinions, focused on current trends and developments related to controlled substances that affect the health care and life sciences industries. On this episode, hear a cross-practice team of Ropes & Gray attorneys—Josh Oyster, David Peloquin, and Beth Weinman—discuss cu…

Welcome to the second installment of Ropes & Gray’s podcast series, Controlling Opinions, focused on current trends and developments related to controlled substances that affect the health care and life sciences industries. On this episode, hear a cross-practice team of Ropes & Gray attorneys—Josh Oyster, David Peloquin, and Beth Weinman—discuss cu…

Despite the role lawyers play in compliance, only one law school clinic in the United States focuses exclusively on this area. On this episode of the Better Way? podcast, co-hosts Zach Coseglia and Hui Chen catch up with Ropes & Gray alum Danielle Pelfrey Duryea, founding director of the Compliance Policy Clinic at Boston University School of Law. …

In honor of Rare Disease Day, join Ropes & Gray attorneys Kellie Combs, Josh Oyster, and Sarah Blankstein for a special edition of Non-binding Guidance, a podcast series that focuses on current trends in life sciences regulatory law as well as other important developments affecting the life sciences industry. On this episode, they provide a preview…

In honor of Rare Disease Day, join Ropes & Gray attorneys Kellie Combs, Josh Oyster, and Sarah Blankstein for a special edition of Non-binding Guidance, a podcast series that focuses on current trends in life sciences regulatory law as well as other important developments affecting the life sciences industry. On this episode, they provide a preview…

On this episode of Women @ RopesTalk hosted by health care partner Christine Moundas, capital solutions and private credit partner Alyson Gal interviews Jenny Walsh, a managing director who co-leads the consumer investing team at Sixth Street, a San Francisco-based global investment firm with over $75 billion in assets under management. Jenny talks…

On this episode of Women @ RopesTalk hosted by health care partner Christine Moundas, capital solutions and private credit partner Alyson Gal interviews Jenny Walsh, a managing director who co-leads the consumer investing team at Sixth Street, a San Francisco-based global investment firm with over $75 billion in assets under management. Jenny talks…

Corporations are increasingly focused on issues related to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. On this episode of the Better Way? podcast, co-hosts Hui Chen and Zach Coseglia explore the world of environmental crimes with Joe Poux, deputy chief of the Environmental Crimes Section at the U.S. Department of Justice. You will be fasci…

Training is an important part of any compliance program. Rarely, however, do we stop to meaningfully assess the effectiveness of the training. What are people getting out of them? What are the goals of the training and have those goals been achieved? And how can social science research inform how we design and evaluate training? On this episode of …

On this episode of Fully Invested, Ropes & Gray asset management partners Chelsea Childs and Mike Doherty, along with associate Andrew Lawson, discuss regulatory considerations for “private equity operating companies” and other key features of these alternative investment vehicles.By Ropes & Gray LLP

On this episode of Fully Invested, Ropes & Gray asset management partners Chelsea Childs and Mike Doherty, along with associate Andrew Lawson, discuss regulatory considerations for “private equity operating companies” and other key features of these alternative investment vehicles.By Ropes & Gray LLP

Join Ropes & Gray’s asset management partners, Eve Ellis and Joel Wattenbarger, as they delve into key regulatory issues impacting clients with interests in both the United States and Europe. On this podcast, they explore pertinent topics and developments for private fund managers, such as new rules, firm culture, valuation practices, and the evolv…

Join Ropes & Gray’s life sciences attorneys for a podcast series exploring regulatory, compliance, and enforcement changes emanating from Washington, D.C. and the potential impact on life sciences companies in 2024. In this fourth and final episode, attorneys Greg Levine, Sarah Blankstein, and Beth Weinman discuss key areas to watch related to FDA …

Join Ropes & Gray’s life sciences attorneys for a podcast series exploring regulatory, compliance, and enforcement changes emanating from Washington, D.C. and the potential impact on life sciences companies in 2024. In this fourth and final episode, attorneys Greg Levine, Sarah Blankstein, and Beth Weinman discuss key areas to watch related to FDA …

On this episode of the R&G Tech Studio podcast, asset management partner Melissa Bender engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Ropes & Gray’s technology strategy leader Ed Black. They delve into the firm's innovative artificial intelligence (AI) initiative, exploring the profound impact of AI on the legal services industry. Gain insights …

On this episode of the R&G Tech Studio podcast, asset management partner Melissa Bender engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Ropes & Gray’s technology strategy leader Ed Black. They delve into the firm's innovative artificial intelligence (AI) initiative, exploring the profound impact of AI on the legal services industry. Gain insights …

Following their first discussion surrounding the Strategic Plan for Oversight of Managed Care for Medicare and Medicaid and its impact on the first two phases of the managed care life cycle: plan establishment and enrollment and associated enforcement and regulatory actions, Ropes & Gray health care partner Devin Cohen and litigation & enforcement …

Tune in to Ropes & Gray's podcast series, The Data Day, brought to you by the firm’s data, privacy & cybersecurity practice. This series focuses on the day-to-day effects that data has on all of our lives as well as other exciting and interesting legal and regulatory developments in the world of data, and features a range of guests, including clien…

Tune in to Ropes & Gray's podcast series, The Data Day, brought to you by the firm’s data, privacy & cybersecurity practice. This series focuses on the day-to-day effects that data has on all of our lives as well as other exciting and interesting legal and regulatory developments in the world of data, and features a range of guests, including clien…