Former FDA lawyers join tobacco industry in ‘epic’ fight against the agency

October 21, 2024 by statnews.com

Former FDA lawyers join tobacco industry in ‘epic’ fight against the agency

Perham Gorji, formerly a government lawyer at the Food and Drug Administration, shifted to a high-paying role at DLA Piper. Specializing in FDA regulations, he now represents clients like Philip Morris International seeking approval for products such as the IQOS tobacco device. Gorji's move reflects a common transition for D.C. lawyers, leveraging insider knowledge to navigate and potentially influence FDA policies.


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