McDermott Will & Schulte, a global law firm

Mara’s practice focuses on the intersection of government oversight in the healthcare and life sciences space. She has substantial experience with the False Claims Act (FCA), the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA), the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS), the Stark Law, and related state laws. Mara has a proven track record of obtaining favorable results for clients in defending against claims being investigated or pursued by the US Department of Justice (DOJ), state attorneys generals, and private litigants. Additionally, Mara works closely with clients to manage their potential FCA and regulatory risks by developing compliance initiatives and other internal measures to minimize exposure moving forward.

Mara also maintains an active pro bono practice, including representation of indigent criminal defendants, non-profit organizations and visa and asylum applicants.

Mara previously served as a law clerk for the Honorable Judge Jane R. Roth of the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and for the Honorable Paul A. Crotty of the US District Court for the Southern District of New York.

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• Convinced the DOJ to not pursue FCA claims against a healthcare software provider for alleged AKS violations in connection with marketing activities
• Convinced the DOJ to not pursue FCA claims against a pharmaceutical company for alleged AKS violations in connection with patient support services and sales practices
• Successfully led numerous internal investigations into allegations raised by employees and potential whistleblowers in the healthcare and life sciences space
• Defeated a high-stakes breach of contract claim against an agricultural co-operative in three separate motions to dismiss and ultimately prevailed before the California Court of Appeal

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