In Philadelphia yesterday, Pepper Hamilton elected Nina M. Gussack as chairwoman of its executive committee, replacing Barry M. Abelson who had been chair for the past 12 years. This shift in power makes Pepper Hamilton the first large firm in Philly to have a woman as its head. Gussack has been a partner in the firm since 1987 and was the leader of its pharmaceutical and medical litigation and counseling practice. She is widely recognized in and out of the firm as an exceptional attorney and one of the firm’s top producers. Subsequently, she will most likely maintain her practice while serving as chairwoman, simply adding more hours to her day. Gussack’s practice focuses on civil litigation, with a primary emphasis on defending pharmaceutical and medical device companies. She also counsels clients on clinical trial compliance, FDA compliance in promotional activities and Lanham Act claims in the pharmaceutical industry.
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