Lora is an associate in the Life Sciences Health Industry Group where she concentrates on litigation and regulatory matters for life sciences clients. Her life sciences practice primarily focuses on complex pharmaceutical and medical device product liability and advertising and promotion matters. She is also a member of the Women’s Product Liability Health Team.
Drawing from over 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry and nearly 5 years of experience working for the federal government in research and development regulatory affairs, she has an unique, real world understanding of sales representative compliance, off-label promotions, Sunshine Act disclosures, PhRMA Code, Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, and Stark Law. She is also knowledgeable and experienced in clinical trials, drug development, FDA regulation of pharmaceutical manufacturers, and interpreting and implementing laws governed by the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). Lora also serves as outside lead FDA regulatory counsel for a specialty grocer with over 160 locations in 22 states.
Lora is a Leadership Council for Legal Diversity 2020 Pathfinder. With a passion for making a difference, Lora is a member of the Reed Smith Equity Plan Leadership Team – Philadelphia; and the Philadelphia Bar Foundation - 2020 Board Observer Program. She also serves pro bono as advisory counsel for a Philadelphia based non-profit, and provides pro-bono legal assistance to a Philadelphia non-profit organization through the Philadelphia VIP program. She volunteers with organizations focused on improving the lives of underserved woman and girls. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
