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Christine E. Kirk

Christine (Christie) Kirk is a partner and a member of the Healthcare and FDA practice group. She is an experienced life sciences lawyer whose practice focuses on food and drug law, with both private practice and government experience. Prior to joining the firm, Christie was a counsel at a Washington, DC-based boutique life sciences law firm where worked with a multidisciplinary team of legal, scientific, and communications colleagues to assist biopharma clients from early drug development through post-approval compliance. She advises life sciences clients on matters such as product applications, regulatory strategy, agency interactions, and legislative tracking and analysis.

Private Practice in Food and Drug Law

Prior to her work as counsel, Christie was an associate at the Washington, DC, office of an international law firm. During her time as an associate, Christie was a member of the food and drug law group where she assisted clients with a wide range of FDA-related legal and regulatory issues. 

Government Experience

Christie spent nearly six years with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), serving as a regulatory counsel in the Office of Regulatory Policy within the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. While at the FDA, she worked on various rulemaking, guidance, and citizen petition workgroups; contributed to responses to Congress and Government Accountability Office reports; and participated in FDA public meetings. 

Before attending law school, Christie worked in public health at the state government level.

  • FDA Alumni Association
  • Alliance for a Stronger FDA
  • Food and Drug Law Institute

Christie practiced in other regulatory areas at an international law firm, assisting clients with regulatory compliance, due diligence, and other matters.

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