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Amy Leiser

Amy advises medical technology and life science companies bringing novel device, digital health and diagnostic solutions to market. She specializes in providing practical advice consistent with the Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act (FDCA), the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), and related state laws to support clients in developing their regulatory and commercial strategies.  

Amy counsels clients throughout the product and service lifecycle, from research and development through applicable regulatory authorizations and postmarket compliance. She also frequently supports cross-industry collaborations among pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, clinical laboratory, and traditional technology companies.

Additionally, Amy has supported the day-to-day legal operations of device clients through in-house secondments during periods of transition or particularly high demand on their legal resources. 

Amy was named a Rising Star in Food and Drug Law by Washington DC Super Lawyers for 2019-2020 and by Northern California Super Lawyers for 2022-2025. She speaks regularly at conferences on the regulation of devices and diagnostics.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that its Digital Health Advisory Committee (DHAC) will meet on November 6, 2025, to discuss and make recommendations on the topic of genAI-enabled digital mental health medical devices.  The DHAC will discuss potential “benefits, risks to health, and risk mitigations” for such devices, “including premarket evidence and postmarket monitoring considerations.”Continue Reading FDA to Convene Advisory Committee Meeting on GenAI Mental Health Devices