Sarah Wicks Returns to HPM to Elevate Drug Development and Regulatory Practice

Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C. proudly announces the return of attorney Sarah Wicks to its drug development and compliance group. Sarah brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of advising innovative drug and biologics companies through the intricate landscape of product development and commercialization. Her expertise spans a range of critical areas including: human subject protections, clinical trial conduct, development strategies, FDA interactions, and enforcement action responses.

“Sarah’s a tremendous attorney who always understood HPM’s culture and commitment to client service.  Her additional professional experiences have only made her better and enhanced her contributions to the firm.  We couldn’t be happier that she’s back in the fold,” said J.P. Ellison, Managing Partner at HPM.

During her previous stint with HPM, Ms. Wicks was instrumental in the firm’s approach to client-centric solutions and innovative compliance strategies. Her background also includes significant roles such as serving as an adjunct professor at the George Washington University Law School, where she coaches health law moot court teams, and engaging actively with key industry groups like the Society for Clinical Research Associates and the Food and Drug Law Institute.

Ms. Wicks’ extensive experience also includes her time at the FDA’s Office of Generic Drugs Policy and the Office of Legislation, providing her with insider insights that greatly benefit her clients.

“I am very excited to have Sarah rejoin HPM.  Her extensive knowledge of, and insights into, preapproval drug development and approval strategy will benefit the patients, researchers, and sponsors we serve.  We look forward to working with Sarah as she also further enhances HPM’s capacity to assist companies with clinical trial operations and compliance, human subjects research protections, product promotion, and business transactions.  Most of all, we are excited to be working alongside someone who shares our passion to bring new therapies to those in need,” notes James E. Valentine, HPM Director.

Sarah’s expertise will contribute to our mission of helping drug and biologic companies navigate the pathways from discovery to commercialization.

Sarah graduated with a cum laude degree in Cell and Molecular Biology from Towson University, a M.P.H. from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and a J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law.