US FDA Gets A New Lawyer: Rebecca Wood Named Chief Counsel
Executive Summary
Former Sidley Austin partner brings a wealth of experience in drug product liability litigation and federal preemption. She replaces agency veteran Elizabeth Dickinson, who will stay on as senior deputy to the chief counsel.
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