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Jones Day has welcomed David DeVito as of counsel in its Health Care & Life Sciences Practice, where he will be based in the Firm’s San Francisco office.
Mr. DeVito brings a unique mix of government and private practice experience, having spent the last seven years as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Northern District of California. He most recently served as Deputy Chief of the Civil Division and Chief of the Affirmative Civil Enforcement Unit (ACE).
In those roles, he guided the office’s civil enforcement portfolio, overseeing health care fraud cases, cybersecurity matters, and False Claims Act litigation.
Before his government service, David DeVito practiced law at leading firms, handling disputes ranging from health care fraud and bankruptcy to insurance coverage and broader commercial litigation.
“David has significant experience working across federal agencies on complex issues involving the health industry,” said Heather O’Shea, co-leader of Jones Day’s Health Care & Life Sciences Practice. “His track record of success as both a government attorney and lawyer in private practice will be an important asset to our clients. I am delighted to welcome him to Jones Day."
At Jones Day, DeVito joins a team that advises hospitals, academic medical centers, provider groups, private equity investors, and global pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies. The practice also represents food and cosmetics businesses navigating regulatory and litigation challenges.
"David established himself as a highly respected AUSA here in San Francisco for his work on a wide range of civil litigation matters that are of utmost importance to health care and life sciences organizations," added Aaron Agenbroad, Partner-in-Charge of the San Francisco office.
"His work on some of the most significant health care cases of the past decade will be extremely valuable to our clients facing potential future government investigations and litigation. I am pleased to welcome him to Jones Day and to our team in San Francisco."
Mr. DeVito’s legal career began in the Bay Area, where he clerked for the Hon. Arthur S. Weissbrodt of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California. He earned his J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law and his undergraduate degree from New York University.
"Jones Day is widely recognized as one of the elite law firms in the world for health care and life sciences organizations seeking legal counsel to manage commercial disputes and government investigations. I am honored to join this team that consists of some of the most talented lawyers in the health care industry and look forward to working with my new colleagues throughout the Firm." DeVito said.
Jones Day is a global law firm with more than 2,400 lawyers in 40 offices across five continents. Founded in Cleveland in 1893, the firm is known for its “One Firm Worldwide” approach, delivering seamless service to clients that include many of the Fortune 500 and Global 500. Its work spans litigation, transactions, regulatory matters, and government investigations, supported by a culture that emphasizes client focus, collaboration, and long-term relationships.
