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Elizabeth J. McEvoy

Partner Boston

Elizabeth McEvoy is a Litigation Partner and Chair of the Research Compliance & Integrity Practice Group. She is a formidable litigator known for her in-depth internal investigations, regulatory compliance expertise, and white-collar criminal defense. She has successfully navigated complex regulatory compliance matters involving the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Research Integrity (ORI), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Department of Justice (DOJ). Additionally, Elizabeth has represented a variety of federally regulated organizations and individuals, including large academic medical centers, elite researchers and clinicians, and private companies. She was named one of the Best Lawyers in America®, one of the Emerging Women Leaders in the Law, and a Super Lawyer in Massachusetts.

Elizabeth regularly takes on cases of the highest complexity and sensitivity with millions of dollars, prestigious grants, and reputations at stake. She advises investigators and institutions on handling allegations of research misconduct, workplace hostility and bullying, regulatory noncompliance, and potential conflicts of interest/financial conflicts of interest.

One of Elizabeth’s most impactful cases was the internal investigation of a pilot school, held at the request of the Massachusetts public school district in response to parent complaints of widespread bullying, retaliation, sexual misconduct, academic performance, and other safety issues. She led the comprehensive investigation of the school and District resulting in a series of phased reports that provided the groundwork for the District to take timely action and implement change.

Elizabeth’s compliance and white-collar defense practice is complemented by her robust civil practice, where her powerful negotiation skills have led to successful client representation on issues ranging from employment discrimination under M.G.L. ch. 151B, contested peer review/medical credentialing decisions, violations of M.G.L. ch. 93A, and other civil claims facing businesses and individuals in highly-regulated industries.

She is active in the Women’s Bar Association, serving as a co-chair of the Women in the Courtroom Committee. Previously, Elizabeth served as former co-chair of the New Lawyer’s Committee and class of 2020-2021 Women’s Leadership Initiative. She dedicates many volunteer hours to the Boston Bar Association, as a long-time member of the Health Law Steering Committee, and a former member of the Public Interest Leadership Program. Elizabeth also serves as a Board member of the Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation.

Experience

Representative Matters

  • Persuaded large academic medical center to close inquiry into potential research misconduct by a senior PI and tenured faculty member
  • Successfully obtained summary judgment in multi-count lawsuit brought by recently terminated physician alleging age discrimination under M.G.L. ch. 151B and related claims arising out of adverse medical credentialing decision by hospital medical staff.
  • Successfully defeated a preliminary injunction and move to dismiss legal claims brought by competing healthcare system to halt the opening of new cardiac catheterization laboratory in a Massachusetts hospital.
  • Represented prominent heart surgeon at premiere Boston hospital in responding to federal grand jury subpoena relating to alleged kickbacks with large medical device company.
  • Second-chaired eleven-day jury trial in Federal District Court for the District of Massachusetts defending former investment advisor accused of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud and substantive mail and wire fraud offenses.
  • Dismissal of all claims brought against professional liability company in a comprehensive arbitration arising from a partnership dispute.

Credentials

Work Experience

  • Hinckley Allen
    • Partner (2022-Present)
    • Counsel (2021)
  • Barrett & Singal, P.C.
    • Partner, Litigation (2019-2020)
    • Co-Chair, Research Misconduct Department
    • Senior Associate (2018-2019)
    • Associate (2013-2018)
  • Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
    • Law Clerk, Honorable Margot Botsford
  • Massachusetts Appeals Court
    • Law Clerk, Honorable Francis R. Fecteau

Honors & Awards

  • Best Lawyers in America® (2023-2024)
    • Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • Women's Bar Association, Emerging Women Leaders in the Law (2021)
  • Super Lawyers, Massachusetts
    • Super Lawyers (2023)
    • Rising Stars (2016-2021)
  • Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, Up & Coming Honoree (2018)

Charitable & Civic Involvement

  • Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation (WIMLF)
    • Board Member (2020-Present)
  • Victim's Rights Law Center
    • Shining Star Gala, Event Planning Committee

Professional Affiliations

  • Boston Bar Association
    • Women's Leadership Initiative, Class of 2020-2021
    • Public Interest Leadership Program, (2015-2016)
    • Health Law Steering Committee
  • Women's Bar Association
    • Women in the Courtroom Committee (2018-present)
    • New Lawyers' Committee, Co-Chair (2016-present)
  • Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Law Clerk's Society
    • Board Member, Former Treasurer

Bar Memberships

  • Massachusetts
  • United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts
  • United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit

Newsroom

Publication

ORI Proposes Revisions to 2005 PHS Policies on Research Misconduct

On October 5, 2023, the Office of Research Integrity (ORI) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Notice) to update the 2005 Public Health Service Policies on Research Misconduct (2005 PHS Regulations), 42 C.F.R. § 93.000, et. seq. The 2005 PHS Regulatio…

Publication

How Research Misconduct Proceedings Can Invoke Defamation Claims

Research misconduct is a high-stakes concern. For research institutions committed to detecting – and thwarting – research fraud, the discovery of putative research misconduct initiates an unstoppable wave of decisions and potentially career-ending repo…

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Firm News

57 Hinckley Allen Lawyers Included in 2023 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

A total of 57 Hinckley Allen attorneys were named to the Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars lists in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Upstate New York for 2023, including those newly recognized as well as featured in Top Lists.Ger…

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Hinckley Allen Attorneys Named in Best Lawyers in America® 2024

A multitude of Hinckley Allen attorneys are recognized in their respective practice areas in Best Lawyers® 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. In addition, 11 Hinckley Allen attorneys were named in the “Lawyers of the Year” category, as wel…

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Case Study

Landmark Win in Scientific Misconduct Case

Faced with Office of Research Integrity (ORI) allegations of scientific misconduct and the resulting debarment order issued by an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), a prominent research scientist turned to …

Events

Upcoming Event

Navigating the Complexities of Attorney-Client Privilege as In-House Counsel

April 10, 2024

We invite you to participate in a webinar hosted by Hinckley Allen's White Collar & Government Enforcement Group, focusing on the complexities of attorney-client privilege for in-house counsel.Join Hinckley Allen Partners Michelle Peirce and Elizabeth …

Past Event

Advising Providers: Legal Strategies for AMCs, Physicians, and Hospitals

February 5, 2024

Partner Elizabeth McEvoy, Chair of Hinckley Allen’s Research Compliance & Integrity Practice Group will discuss emerging trends in research integrity and misconduct proceedings at the upcoming American Health Law Association program. The American H…

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