Alexander Varond

Alexander Varond is a prominent figure in the field of FDA regulatory law and litigation. He serves as a Partner at Goodwin and holds the position of Co-Chair of the firm's FDA Litigation practice.1 His expertise spans across various aspects of the life sciences and technology sectors, with a particular focus on advising clients in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries.1

Professional Background

Alexander's career is characterized by a unique blend of technical and legal expertise:

• Current Role: Partner in Goodwin's Technology and Life Sciences groups and Co-Chair of the FDA Litigation practice1
• Previous Experience: Senior Associate at Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, PC before joining Goodwin in 20171
• Industry Experience: Worked as a medical device engineer, operations manager, and deputy management representative to the FDA1

Areas of Expertise

Alexander's practice covers a wide range of FDA regulatory matters, including:

• Drug and medical device development
• Hatch-Waxman patent and exclusivity issues
• Regulatory strategy
• Advertising and promotional issues
• Civil and criminal investigations
• Corporate transactions1

Recognition and Achievements

Alexander has received numerous accolades for his work:

• Named a Top Healthcare Lawyer by the Daily Journal in 20233
• Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for FDA Law (2022-2023)
• Listed as a "Rising Star" in Food & Drug Law by Super Lawyers (2019-2023)
• Acknowledged as a "Next Generation Partner" in Healthcare: Life Sciences by The Legal 500 United States (2022-2023)1

Education and Bar Admissions

• Education: J.D. from The George Washington University Law School; B.S. in Biomedical Engineering and Management Science from the University of California, San Diego1
• Bar Admissions: District of Columbia and California1

Alexander Varond's LinkedIn username is indeed avarond, as mentioned in the query.2