David Hoffmeister is a partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he plays a major leadership role in the firm's drug and device regulatory and healthcare law practice within the life sciences practice. David was named as one of the "25 Leading Biotech Attorneys" in California in 2011 by the Daily Journal, and is recognized as one of the leading food and drug regulatory lawyers in the country.

David brings more than 25 years of experience in drug and device regulatory and healthcare law to the firm. He represents pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, diagnostic, and dietary supplement clients, advising them on a variety of regulatory and healthcare issues, such as strategies for obtaining FDA product approvals and clearances, recalls, labeling, and claim support for advertising and promotional materials. He has also conducted numerous internal investigations for pharmaceutical and medical device companies involving fraud and abuse, advertising and promotional practices, and clinical research practices.

Before joining Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, David was senior counsel for drug and device law at Syntex U.S.A., Inc., where his primary focus was advising senior management on worldwide issues affecting the ability of the corporation and its affiliates to develop, manufacture, and distribute pharmaceutical, device, diagnostic, and over-the-counter drugs in compliance with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act, as well as implementing regulations and applicable state and federal healthcare laws.