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Kimberly Chew

Kimberly is a seasoned professional with a rich background in biotech research, leveraging her extensive experience to guide clients through the intricate landscape of clinical trials and academic research compliance. As the co-founder and co-lead of the firm’s Psychedelic and Emerging Therapies practice group, Kimberly is particularly inspired by the potential of psychedelic therapeutics to address mental health conditions like PTSD. She skillfully navigates the legal intricacies surrounding these therapies, providing guidance through the clinical trial process at both state and federal levels.

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DEA waivers regarding the Ryan Haight Act could play a major role in telehealth’s future.

In the first decade of the 21st century, deaths attributable to overdoses of prescription drugs saw an alarming spike in volume, led higher by a tripling of deaths due to opioid use. Amid this surge, Congress enacted the Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act in 2008 as part of an attempt to rein in the burgeoning online marketplace for prescription drugs—particularly those involving controlled substances—which had largely evaded prior enforcement actions.