Meet Mary Kohler
As a long-time biopharma executive and seasoned product attorney, I have dedicated my career to navigating complex health law and regulatory issues and have helped bring several life-saving treatments to market.
24+ years in-house
with two industry leaders
Amgen (2003-2021)
GlaxoSmithKline (1997-2003)
5 years with
Big Law and Consulting
Reed Smith & Wolf Block
Andersen Consulting
(now Accenture)
Engineering background
& data analytics
experience
Highmark
I'm a problem solver who understands the unique needs of life science companies and advises leaders on their most pressing questions. With close to three decades in both law and compliance, I leverage a rare combination of legal expertise with a breadth of in-house biopharma experience to help clients make more informed decisions.
Having lived through major industry investigations and watched government scrutiny increase over time, I bring well-honed judgment to counsel clients on what to prioritize and what works.
Clients rely on my perspective and ability to use a long lens to prepare them not just for right now but also for what’s next to help them achieve their business goals.
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Philosophy and approach
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I’ve always been driven by a natural curiosity about the way things work and developed a keen interest in health care delivery and reform. With many of my own family members in the field of medicine, I appreciate the value of quality care and believe that everyone should have access to the therapies they need.
Using a practical approach, I offer guidance that takes into account organizational behavior and the human experience to craft realistic solutions that are both doable and fulfill law and compliance objectives. I see the many factors driving an issue and reach across functional lines to collaborate on thoughtful ways forward.
Substantive focus
Fraud and abuse
FDA law
Medicare reimbursement
Other healthcare laws governing biopharmaceuticals
Professional Organizations
American Health Lawyers Association
Inter-Company R&D Compliance Group
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Bar Admissions
California
New Jersey
District of Columbia (inactive)
Pennsylvania (inactive)
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Education
Juris Doctor, University of Pittsburgh, 1993
Editor-in-Chief, Law Review
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BS, Industrial Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, 1987, cum laude, Tau Beta Pi