Foley & Lardner LLP: Adrienne Walker – Boston, MA

Elite Counsel in Government Enforcement and Life Sciences Litigation

Adrienne K. Walker is a distinguished litigation partner in the Boston office of Foley & Lardner LLP, an international, Am Law 50 firm. She is a formidable advocate for clients in the health care and life sciences industries, focusing her practice on high-stakes government enforcement defense, internal investigations, and complex civil litigation. Adrienne serves as a trusted advisor to a sophisticated clientele, including pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotechnology companies, as well as academic medical centers, hospitals, and their executives. She is renowned for her strategic, results-driven approach to navigating the intense scrutiny of federal and state regulatory bodies, protecting her clients’ interests in their most critical and sensitive legal challenges. ⚖️

With a deep understanding of the intricate regulatory landscape, Adrienne expertly defends clients against government-led investigations initiated by the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG), and state Attorneys General. Her practice is centered on responding to allegations of fraud and abuse, including alleged violations of the Anti-Kickback Statute, the Stark Law, and the False Claims Act (FCA). She has extensive experience handling matters involving off-label promotion, clinical trial fraud, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) issues. Adrienne also conducts proactive internal investigations, often prompted by whistleblower allegations, to help companies assess risk and ensure compliance.

A Focus on High-Stakes Defense and Litigation

Adrienne Walker’s practice is tailored to address the most complex legal issues facing the health care and life sciences sectors. Her expertise provides a comprehensive defense for companies and individuals alike. Key practice areas include:

• Government Enforcement Defense: Representing clients in all phases of federal and state government investigations, from responding to subpoenas and civil investigative demands to negotiating resolutions.
• White-Collar Criminal Defense: Defending companies and individuals, such as executives and physicians, against allegations of health care fraud and other white-collar crimes.
• Internal Investigations: Leading thorough and discreet internal reviews to address potential misconduct and guide clients on disclosure and corrective action.
• Health Care and Life Sciences Litigation: Providing industry-savvy counsel on the unique legal challenges facing pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotech companies.
• Business Litigation Lawyers: Handling a broad range of complex commercial disputes, including shareholder litigation and breach of contract cases, in federal and state courts.

A Legacy of Peer-Recognized Excellence

Adrienne Walker’s exceptional skill and dedication to her clients have earned her consistent recognition from the legal industry’s most prestigious publications. She is highly ranked by Chambers USA for Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations. She is also repeatedly listed in The Best Lawyers in America® for Commercial Litigation, Health Care Law, and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Her inclusion in the Massachusetts Super Lawyers® list and her recognition as one of the ‘Top Women of Law’ and ‘Top 100 Lawyers’ by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly further cement her status as a leader in her field. 🌟