Nathan A. Beaton

Nathan A. Beaton represents life sciences clients in important and complex matters before the US Food and Drug Administration. His work often centers on high-stakes disputes with the agency. He helps companies seek faster market access, use FDA review programs, and protect product value through regulatory strategies, incentives, and plans.

Nathan earned a JD from the University of Chicago Law School in 2016, With Honors. He earned an MPP from the University of Chicago in 2016 and a BA from Tufts University in 2012. His education supports his work across FDA and healthcare regulatory matters, as well as artificial intelligence matters, in practice.

Nathan advocates for clients before the FDA in many settings. He guides companies through premarket regulatory meetings, formal and informal dispute resolution, administrative appeals, citizen petitions, and agency rulemaking. He helps clients address FDA questions linked to drug approvals, medical devices, orphan drug exclusivity, and other regulatory programs and requirements.

Nathan has been recognized as a Rising Star by LMG Life Sciences 2025. This recognition reflects his work with life sciences clients on major FDA matters, disputes, and regulatory issues. His experience includes precedent setting decisions involving FDA drug approvals, orphan drug exclusivity, new chemical entity exclusivity, and e-cigarette regulation.

Nathan works on Administrative Procedure Act litigation involving FDA decisions and programs. He challenges agency actions or helps defend them when needed. His practice also covers emerging technology, including gene editing, artificial intelligence, synthetic biology, digital health tools, and novel alternatives to animal testing for life sciences companies and issues.

Nathan A. Beaton supports investors and lenders in life sciences transactions by reviewing regulatory risks and opportunities. He has advised on major acquisitions, mergers, offerings, and investments involving healthcare and life sciences companies.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP
• Member, Bar Association of the District of Columbia
• Member, Maryland State Bar Association

Licensed State

• District of Columbia
• Maryland

Education

• University of Chicago Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Chicago
  Master of Public Policy (MPP)
• Tufts University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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