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Alyson Sandler

Associate

Washington +1 202 662 5158

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    Alyson Sandler is an associate in the firm’s Washington, DC office and a member of the White Collar Defense and Investigations Practice Group. She counsels clients in connection with high-stakes criminal investigations, internal corporate investigations, and regulatory enforcement matters, with particular experience representing life sciences and healthcare industry clients. Alyson also maintains an active pro bono practice.

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    Life Sciences Investigations

    • Obtained declination in DOJ investigation into alleged kickbacks through pharmaceutical manufacturer's physician speaker programs and consulting engagements.
    • Defense of pharmaceutical manufacturers in DOJ investigations of sponsorship of EHR programs.
    • Obtained declination on behalf of physician practice management organization in DOJ investigation of alleged fraudulent billing practices.
    • Representation of clients in investigations relating to alleged violations of the False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, and Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
    • Conducted internal investigations into allegations regarding physician consulting engagements, improper billing of federal programs, and various other legal and compliance concerns.

    Other Government and Internal Investigations

    • Representation of food manufacturer in multiple state and federal investigations regarding product safety.
    • Obtained declination from DOJ on behalf of multinational holding company alleged to have engaged in procurement fraud and obstruction.
    • Represented a government contractor in a civil and criminal investigation before DOJ.
    • Served as coordinating counsel for a technology company under investigation across a number of jurisdictions and agencies.
    • Counsel to entertainment company conducting internal investigation involving allegations of corruption and other misconduct.

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  • Credentials
    Education
    • University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 2017
        • Virginia Law Review, Notes Editor
        • Appellate Litigation Clinic
        • Extramural Moot Court Team
    • Loyola University, Chicago, B.A./B.S., 2014
        • Phi Beta Kappa
        • summa cum laude
        • Interdisciplinary Honors Program
    Bar Admissions
    • District of Columbia
    • New York
    Pro Bono
    • Successfully represented applicant for asylum before Baltimore Immigration Court.
    • Resolved enforcement action against not-for-profit organization alleged to have engaged in illegal contribution and solicitation practices.
    • Represented legal newsletter in challenging censorship by correctional institution.
    • Counsels non-profit organizations on a variety of free expression issues.
    Previous Experience
    • Judge Reggie B. Walton, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, Judicial Internship

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