Mikayla M. Paolini

Mikayla Paolini's practice focuses on litigation and investigations in the health care and life sciences sectors. She has experience representing pharmaceutical companies and academic medical centers in lawsuits related to oncology, cardiology, immunology, organ transplantation, prenatal testing, and opioid use disorder. Recently, Mikayla helped secure a total defense verdict in Kentucky state court, defeating a multibillion dollar fraud claim.

She also has experience in class action cases, including a federal securities class action lawsuit. She has handled investigations before the FTC (Federal Trade Commission), DOJ (Department of Justice), OIG (Office of Inspector General), and state medical boards. On the regulatory side, her practice involves counseling clients on digital health concerns, such as prescribing constraints, provider licensure, and remote supervision. Mikayla also counsels clients in the life sciences sector regarding compliance with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act).

Mikayla maintains an active pro bono practice. She participates in Jones Day's VetLex initiative, representing veterans appealing disability benefit decisions, and the Her Justice initiative, representing local women in U visa and Violence Against Women Act petitions.

Mikayla is a member of the New York Office's Women’s Initiative and the Associates Committee.