Meredith P. Vanderbilt is a Special Counsel at Barkto Pavia LLP in the Intellectual Property Practice where she draws on a rare combination of legal, regulatory, and engineering expertise to guide clients in the life sciences industry. With a depth of experience spanning engineering, regulatory affairs, and law Meredith brings a perspective that few attorneys can match.
She began her career as an engineer in the orthopedic device industry, where she thrived on solving complex problems and helping bring innovative technologies from concept to clinic. Her curiosity about the why behind design and regulatory decisions led her to transition into regulatory affairs, where she advised companies on FDA strategy, submissions, and compliance.
Meredith’s transition into law was a natural evolution of her career. After years of sitting at the table with legal teams on matters such as FDA warning letters, promotional claims, and internal investigations, she pursued her legal degree to expand the ways she could advocate for clients.
Meredith uniquely bridges the worlds of science, regulation, and business, providing not only legal advice, but also practical, strategic guidance informed by decades inside the industry. She combines her technical fluency, regulatory insight, and legal training to help clients navigate enforcement, compliance risks, and competitive challenges in highly regulated markets.
She holds a degree in biomedical engineering from Tulane University and has developed educational curricula as well as published several articles related to medical devices.