Leia Gu is an associate in the Los Angeles office of Latham & Watkins and a member of the White Collar Defense & Investigations Practice, focusing on healthcare industry clients. 

Leia advises healthcare provider, life sciences and health technology clients on a wide range of complex healthcare regulatory and compliance matters, including: 

  • Federal and state fraud and abuse matters, including compliance with the Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, False Claims Act and federal program exclusion authorities
  • Compliance program development and implementation and compliance with Corporate Integrity Agreement (CIA) obligations
  • Enforcement matters, including internal investigations and voluntary disclosures
  • Mergers and acquisitions, capital markets offerings and strategic transactions

In addition to her legal practice, Leia serves as a Global Leader of the firm’s Women Lawyers Group. Leia is also a member of the firm’s Pro Bono Committee and maintains an active pro bono practice representing clients in domestic violence and immigration matters.
 

Bar Qualification

  • California

Education

  • JD, University of Michigan Law School
    cum laude
  • BS in Global Health, University of Southern California
    cum laude