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Meet David Tolley, Petrie-Flom Center Advisory Board Member

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The Petrie-Flom Center is excited to welcome David Tolley to our Advisory Board!

Tolley is a Partner at Latham & Watkins LLP and is the chair of the Litigation & Trial Department for the firm’s Boston office. He represents health care organizations in high stakes matters, including government investigations and litigation. Tolley has also worked on pro bono litigation with the Center for Health Law Policy Innovation at Harvard Law School to help secure access to life-saving therapies for people with hepatitis C.

To learn more about the depth of experience that Tolley will bring to the Advisory Board, we asked him a few questions about his background and current areas of practice. The interview, which has been edited and condensed, follows.

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Meet Wade Ackerman, Petrie-Flom Center Advisory Board Member

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The Petrie-Flom Center is excited to welcome Wade Ackerman to our Advisory Board!

Ackerman is a partner in Covington’s FDA Regulatory group, where he advises companies and trade associations on complex Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issues. He also co-leads Covington’s multidisciplinary Digital Health Initiative, which advises clients who are using information technology and data to innovate and improve health.

To learn more about the expertise that Ackerman will bring to the Advisory Board, we asked him a few questions about his background and current areas of practice. The conversation touches on a range of topics, from misconceptions about the FDA’s Emergency Use Authorization, to the promise that digital technologies hold in promoting health and wellness. The interview, which has been edited and condensed, follows.

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