Überblick
Mara Theophila regularly defends healthcare and life sciences clients across the country in high-stakes government investigations and complex commercial litigation. Her clients include pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, healthcare networks, physician practices, individual providers, laboratory diagnostic testing companies, insurance brokers, healthcare software companies, and private equity firms.
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.
Referenzmandate
- Convinced the DOJ, various states, and relators to dismiss an FCA lawsuit against large emergency medical provider relating to medical necessity issues in the midst of ongoing litigation
- Obtained favorable, non-fraud settlement with DOJ and a relator in an FCA investigation against medical device manufacturer involving alleged violations of the FDCA and Current Good Manufacturing Practice regulations
- Convinced the DOJ and various states to not intervene in an FCA litigation against pharmaceutical manufacturer relating to alleged violations of the FDCA in connection with quality control testing
- 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
Auszeichnungen
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, Commercial Litigation, 2026
Qualifikation
Education
Fordham University School of Law, JD, magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, 2012
American University, BA, summa cum laude, 2008
Admissions
Massachusetts
New York
Courts / Agencies
US District Court for the District of Massachusetts
US District Court for the Southern District of New York
US District Court for the Eastern District of New York
US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
