- Fellow, American Bar Foundation
- Volunteer, Philadelphia VIP
- Pro bono counsel, several community-based nonprofits
Education
- University of Cincinnati College of Law, J.D., 1997, Order of the Coif; student articles editor, University of Cincinnati Law Review
- Furman University, B.A., cum laude, 1989
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania
- New Jersey (Inactive)
- Ohio (Inactive)
- Speaker, “Licensing as an Alternative to M&A,” ACC Greater Philadelphia Chapter’s 2025 Health Biotech & Pharma CLE Institute, June 9, 2025.
- Speaker, “FDA Policy Shifts and Leadership Changes: What Life Sciences Companies Need to Know,” Troutman Pepper Locke, April 29, 2025.
- Speaker, “Cross Border Transactions & Considerations,” Troutman Pepper, September 29, 2021.
- Moderator, “Breakfast with the CEO,” 2021 Life Sciences Future – MedTech Conference, July 22, 2021.
- Co-author, “Biotech Collaborations Can Ease Uncertainty Amid FDA Shift,” Law360, July 17, 2025.
- Co-author, “Strategic Alignment With Collaboration Partners Is Essential to a Successful Life Sciences M&A Exit,” Troutman Pepper Locke, July 17, 2025.
- Co-author, “Embattled Biotechs Facing Uncertainty at the FDA Look to Collaborative Deal Structures,” Troutman Pepper Locke, May 20, 2025.
- Author, “Top Ten Column: Can the Government Use Bayh-Dole Enforcement to Boost Domestic Pharma Manufacturing?,” ABA Health Law Today, May 14, 2025.
- Co-author, “Is Bayh-Dole the Next Lever in the Push to Onshore Pharma Manufacturing?” Troutman Pepper Locke, May 5, 2025.
- Co-author, “Navigating Legal Obstacles in Life Sciences Restructurings,” Reuters Legal News, December 21, 2023.
- Co-author, “The Stick and the Carrot: DOJ Continues to Eye Corporate Crimes, While Encouraging Prompt Self-Disclosures of Misconduct Discovered During M&A,” Troutman Pepper, November 8, 2023.
- Co-author, “The Best Biotech Collaborations Are Prepared for the Worst,” Reuters Legal News, August 29, 2023.
- Quoted, “Life Sciences M&A Set to Boom, Litigation to Remain Steady Under New Trump Admin,” The Legal Intelligencer, November 11, 2024.
- Featured, “Most Effective Dealmakers 2024: Deborah L. Spranger,” The Legal Intelligencer, May 3, 2024.