Debevoise & Plimpton LLP counsel Melissa Runsten has been named the US Rising Star – Regulatory by LMG Life Sciences.

LMG’s annual awards recognize the year’s top firms and legal professionals, highlighting the most innovative and challenging work in the life sciences field. The awards are based on research compiled for the 2025 edition of LMG Life Sciences, the definitive guide to North American law firms and lawyers specializing in the life sciences industry.

Ms. Runsten is a corporate counsel and member of the firm’s Healthcare & Life Sciences Group. She works with drug, device, food, cosmetic and other consumer product companies to navigate the complex FDA and FTC regulatory landscape and provides strategic counseling and represents companies facing complex compliance and enforcement matters. Ms. Runsten also assists private equity funds, strategic acquirers, and other investors in assessing regulatory risks associated with corporate transactions.