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In recognition of World Mental Health Day, Morrison Foerster hosted a panel discussion on “Wellbeing in Practice,” where attorneys shared reflections and advice on navigating the mental health challenges of the legal profession. Read the <a href="https://together.mofo.com/topics/celebrating-world-mental-health-day-wellbeing-in-practice-at-mofo" target="_blank">full blog post</a>.

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Alexandra Barlow is a seasoned advisor and litigator dedicated to addressing her clients’ most complex matters. A partner in Morrison Foerster’s Complex Litigation + Advisement Group, Alexandra represents leading companies in high-stakes product liability, class action, mass tort, and commercial litigation. She has extensive experience defending cases involving medical devices, pharmaceuticals, consumer products, automobiles, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.Alexandra makes a point of mastering the details of her clients’ businesses to guide them through complex litigation. She dives deep into the technology behind their products and systems, collaborating with engineers, scientists, and other experts to understand how they function and to build strong, credible defenses. This hands-on approach shapes her case strategy and strengthens her ability to translate complex technical issues for judges and juries. She also counsels clients on risk management and litigation avoidance strategies, and regularly publishes and speaks on emerging issues in product liability and technology litigation, including AI-driven products, autonomous systems, and mass arbitration trends.With extensive experience in both California and federal courts, Alexandra is a trusted advocate for her clients in high-stakes disputes. Her practice spans the full litigation life cycle—from early case assessment through trial and appeal. She manages all phases of discovery, handles a wide range of dispositive and procedural motions, and frequently represents clients in mediations and other forms of alternative dispute resolution. Alexandra has also taken multiple matters to trial, delivering effective advocacy before judges and juries alike.A San Diego native, Alexandra is active in the local legal and academic communities. She takes pride in representing companies that drive innovation and economic growth in the region’s life sciences and technology sectors. She also maintains an active pro bono practice focused on protecting access to healthcare, supporting food security initiatives, and assisting veterans with discharge upgrades.Alexandra received her B.A. in political science, with a minor in Spanish, from the University of California, Los Angeles. She earned her J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law, where her comment on the recovery of damages by plaintiffs in a persistent vegetative state was published by the San Diego Law Review. In recognition of her professional accomplishments and community engagement, Alexandra was honored with the University of San Diego School of Law’s 2024 Rising Star Recent Alumni Award.

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Nathaniel (Nate) Mendell is a partner in Morrison Foerster’s Investigations + White Collar Defense and Data, Cyber + Privacy practice groups and was the former Acting U.S. Attorney for the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts. He represents companies, financial institutions, boards, and executives through all phases of investigation and litigation involving allegations of corporate healthcare fraud, securities and other financial fraud, public corruption, criminal intellectual property theft, data breach or disclosure, and international money laundering. Nate leverages his two decades of service in the U.S. Department of Justice to offer clients an invaluable insider perspective on white collar defense, internal investigations, cyber breaches, and government enforcement actions.Prior to joining Morrison Foerster, Nate served as First Assistant U.S. Attorney and Senior Litigation Counsel advising the U.S. Attorney. As Acting U.S. Attorney, Nate led over 135 prosecutors and reported directly to the Attorney General. Before serving as First Assistant, Nate was Chief of the Narcotics and Money Laundering Unit, where he led more than a dozen prosecutors investigating and prosecuting money laundering cases across the United States, Colombia, Europe, and the Middle East. He also contributed to the creation of the District Court’s RISE Program and was an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of Florida.Nate earned his B.A., cum laude, from Amherst College and earned his J.D. from Harvard Law School where he served as the Editor in Chief of the Harvard Latino Law Review.<h4>Representative Experience</h4><h5>Defense Experience</h5><ul><li>Representation of a multinational holding company in a DOJ investigation arising from the client’s investment into a telehealth company under investigation for the unlawful prescription of controlled substances involving potential violations of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and the False Claims Act (FCA).</li><li>Advising a pharmaceutical company seeking to mitigate Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) risk in supporting commercially insured patients in the transition to a new biosimilar therapy. While providing support to commercially insured patients and carving out federally insured patients is not prohibited, such arrangements can draw government scrutiny if they are intended to induce or “pull through” federally insured patients to use medical services or products. We are helping formulate practical parameters for a program that will assist commercially insured patients, meet business goals, and comply with applicable laws and regulations. </li><li>Advising pharmaceutical company whose trade secrets and confidential information were used as the basis for a patent application filed by a competitor and former employees.</li><li>Advising a commercial bank on the acquisition of a medical records company under investigation by DOJ for alleged violations of the FCA.</li><li>Advising an investment management company on the acquisition of a medical device manufacturer under investigation by the DOJ for alleged violations of the FCA.</li><li>Provided training to an online market place regarding the legal framework of the AKS, recent enforcement trends, and compliance best practices.</li></ul><h5>Government Experience</h5><ul><li>Violations of the AKS against a variety of major pharmaceutical companies, which culminated in settlements involving nearly $1,000,000,000 in fines and restitution to resolve the improper use of “patient assistance programs” to subsidize patient co-pays.</li><li>Violations of the CSA against the founder and chief executive officer of a publicly‑traded pharmaceutical company related to the opioids epidemic.</li><li>FCA matters involving improper inducements, insurance pull-through schemes, and improper billing and coding practices.</li><li>Fraud and tax fraud charges against a professor suspected of stealing trade secrets and intellectual property from U.S. interests for a foreign government.</li><li>Conspiracy to obtain unauthorized access to computers and to commit wire fraud and securities fraud charges against a Russian businessman.</li><li>Charges of mail fraud, money laundering, bribery, conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, and racketeering conspiracy against coaches, administrators, and parents who fraudulently obtained test scores and college admissions for students related to the Varsity Blues scandal.</li><li>Six-week mail and wire fraud trial against an American businessman involved in a multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme.</li></ul>

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Shannon Sibold is a partner in the Corporate Group of the Austin and Palo Alto offices of Morrison Foerster. Her practice focuses on corporate finance and securities matters, including private and public financings, mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, corporate governance and advising emerging-growth companies through their entire lifecycle.Shannon earned her B.C.L. & JD from McGill University Faculty of Law. She earned her B.A. with Distinction in Political Science and Economics from the University of Calgary.Prior to attending law school, Shannon competed internationally as a member of Canada’s long track speed skating national team.

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