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.