Kelliann H. Payne

Kelliann Payne's science education and background in the medical device industry allow her to quickly understand emerging medical device technology, including digital health products, and informs her current focus on related legal and business issues. Her experience includes the development, regulation, advertising, and litigation of medical devices and digital health products, including machine learning-based clinical decision support software.

Kelliann drafts premarket submissions for diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices, evaluates and formulates applicable regulatory strategies, and reviews the accuracy of marketing claims. She helps companies in their preclinical and clinical programs and leads due diligence reviews for investments and acquisitions.

In her role as Assistant General Counsel at QVC, Inc. from 2013 to 2014, Kelliann counseled internal clients on Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulations applicable to health, wellness, beauty, and cosmetic products.

As a consultant for the medical device industry, she assisted companies with complex regulatory challenges and strategies for marketing innovative products. Kelliann majored in biology prior to pursuing a career in law.