PROFILE

Leia Gu is an associate in the Los Angeles office of Latham & Watkins and a member of the Healthcare & Life Sciences Practice. 

Leia advises clients on a wide range of complex healthcare regulatory matters across a number of industries, including healthcare providers, life sciences companies and health technology companies. Leia’s practice spans regulatory, transactional and white collar matters, including:

• Federal and state fraud and abuse matters, including compliance with the Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, False Claims Act and federal program exclusion authorities
• Mergers and acquisitions, capital markets offerings and strategic transactions
• Compliance program development and implementation and compliance with Corporate Integrity Agreement (CIA) obligations
• Enforcement matters, including internal investigations and voluntary disclosures

In addition to her legal practice, Leia serves as a Global Leader of the firm’s Women Lawyers Group. Leia is also a member of the firm’s Pro Bono Committee and maintains an active pro bono practice representing clients in domestic violence and immigration matters.