Q&A: Jeffrey Shapiro Talks Device Approval Strategy And More

The seasoned regulatory attorney, who recently moved to law firm King & Spalding, spoke to Medtech Insight about his priorities, what keeps him interested in device law, and the three things manufacturers should consider when seeking a device approval.

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Leading device attorney Jeffrey Shapiro has spent more than 25 years representing large, small and in-between manufacturers in their dealings with the US Food and Drug Administration. A graduate of Brown University and Harvard Law School, his areas of focus include regulatory strategy, postmarket compliance, and regulation of combination products. He’s also spoken and written on a wide range of topics from digital health to advertising.

Recently, Shapiro moved from law firm Hyman, Phelps & McNamara – where he had been a director since 2007 – to a new role as partner in the government matters practice at King & Spalding

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