Scott Memmott

About Scott Memmott

Scott A. Memmott represents life sciences and healthcare organizations in government and internal corporate investigations; civil, criminal, and administrative enforcement actions by government agencies; and complex civil and criminal litigation. Scott handles a range of fraud, abuse, and compliance matters involving the False Claims Act, the Anti-Kickback Statute, the Stark Law, off-label promotion, government reimbursement, and quality of care for global pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers; healthcare providers, suppliers, and payors; biotechnology companies; contract research organizations; diagnostic testing facilities; and laboratory equipment manufacturers.Scott assists clients with government self-disclosures and assesses, designs, consults on and implements mandatory and voluntary compliance and integrity programs, including negotiating and implementing Corporate Integrity Agreements with the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General.Previously, Scott defended claims against the US government (Trial Attorney, Civil Division, US DOJ), and prosecuted federal criminal matters (Special Assistant US Attorney, Eastern District of Virginia). He conducted federal grand jury investigations, supervised federal law enforcement investigations, and served as lead counsel in jury trials in federal courts throughout the United States.Recognized as a Life Sciences Star in Fraud and Abuse and as a Litigation Star by the Legal Media Group, Scott and three other Morgan Lewis colleagues were described as making up “one of the industry’s finest litigation and enforcement practices.” Legal 500 refers to Scott as “highly regarded” in healthcare fraud and abuse and government investigations. Before joining Morgan Lewis, Scott was the national vice chair of the healthcare group at another international law firm. He spent 14 years on active duty in the US Coast Guard.

Experience

1. Partner

   Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

   Jan 2009 — Present

Education

• US Coast Guard Academy

  Bachelor of Science (BS)

• University of Virginia School of Law

  Doctor of Law (JD)

Skills

• Healthcare
• Life Sciences
• Biotechnology
• Medical Devices
• Medical Diagnostics
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Civil Litigation
• False Claims Act
• Anti-Kickback Statute
• Stark Law
• Government Reimbursement
• Regulatory Compliance
• Corporate Integrity
• Global Healthcare Business
• Patient Advocacy
• Healthcare Collaboration
• Criminal Law
• Fraud Investigations