Michael A. Chacon

Michael is an associate in the Healthcare practice and a member of the Life Sciences industry team.

A licensed pharmacist with more than 15 years of experience in the pharmacy field, Michael brings a unique combination of legal knowledge and firsthand healthcare operational experience. He advises healthcare and life sciences organizations on regulatory and compliance issues affecting pharmacy operations, emerging technologies, patient information, and industry requirements.

Michael’s pharmacy experience gives him a practical understanding of how legal requirements play out in clinical and operational settings. He has worked across compounding pharmacies, federally qualified health centers, retail pharmacies, and independent pharmacies, allowing him to assess regulatory risk with a clear view of the workflows, patient-care considerations, and business realities his clients face. That perspective is especially valuable when advising on issues involving artificial intelligence in healthcare, protected health information, the 340B Drug Pricing Program, 503A and 503B compounding pharmacies, specialty pharmacy accreditation standards, and the evolving role of pharmacy benefit managers.

Michael previously served as a federal district court law clerk and interned with the Federal Trade Commission’s Health Care Division, where he gained exposure to active litigation and preliminary investigations involving health technology. Earlier in his career, he interned in the U.S. House of Representatives, giving him experience across all three branches of the federal government. His government insight now informs a disciplined, regulator-aware approach to complex legal and compliance matters.

Recognizing that compliance decisions have consequences that can affect business operations, healthcare professionals, and patients, Michael provides clear guidance that helps healthcare organizations manage risk while supporting their operational and patient-care objectives.