Jones Day, a leading global law firm, has announced the appointment of David DeVito as of counsel in its acclaimed Health Care & Life Sciences Practice. DeVito, who will be based in the San Francisco office, brings a rich blend of government and private sector experience, particularly noted during his tenure as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Northern District of California. Over the past seven years, he has held significant roles including Deputy Chief of the Civil Division and Chief of the Affirmative Civil Enforcement Unit.

During his government service, DeVito led initiatives on health care fraud, cybersecurity, and False Claims Act litigation, which have prepared him to handle complex legal challenges in the health care sector. Before his time in public service, he practiced at prominent law firms, dealing with cases related to health care fraud, bankruptcy, insurance coverage, and commercial litigation.

Heather O’Shea, co-leader of Jones Day’s Health Care & Life Sciences Practice, commented on the hiring: "David has significant experience working across federal agencies on complex issues involving the health industry. His track record of success as both a government attorney and a 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 robust team that advises a wide range of entities including hospitals, academic medical centers, provider groups, and major companies in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries. The practice also extends its expertise to food and cosmetics businesses facing regulatory and litigation hurdles.

Aaron Agenbroad, Partner-in-Charge of the San Francisco office, praised DeVito’s credentials: "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. 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."

DeVito’s educational background includes a J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law and an undergraduate degree from New York University. He also clerked for Hon. Arthur S. Weissbrodt at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California.

Reflecting on his new role, DeVito stated, "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."

Jones Day stands as a powerhouse in the legal industry with over 2,400 lawyers across 40 offices worldwide, known for its “One Firm Worldwide” approach which emphasizes seamless service, client focus, collaboration, and enduring relationships.