About Daniel
Daniel Meron is a partner at Latham & Watkins LLP, located in Washington, D.C — He specializes in appeals and appellate law, as well as white-collar crime. Since joining the firm in 2008, he has taken on significant responsibilities, including serving as the Global Co-Chair of the Healthcare Services & Providers Industry Group. His experience in healthcare law has positioned him as a leading figure in this complex field. Before his tenure at Latham & Watkins, Mr. Meron held key positions within the U.S. Department of Justice and the Department of Health and Human Services. Between 2003 and 2006, he served as the Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division at the Department of Justice. In this role, he oversaw healthcare civil fraud cases and was responsible for defending regulations set forth by the FDA and CMS.
His work during this period involved navigating intricate legal challenges and contributing to significant healthcare policy decisions. Following his time at the Department of Justice, Mr. Meron was appointed General Counsel at the Department of Health and Human Services from 2006 to 2007. In this capacity, he provided legal advice on critical statutes, including the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as well as the Medicare and Medicaid statutes. His expertise in these areas allowed him to influence major regulatory frameworks that impact healthcare delivery in the United States. Mr. Meron earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) magna cum laude from Harvard Law School in 1992. Prior to that, he graduated with an A.B.
magna cum laude from Harvard College in 1986. His academic achievements reflect a strong foundation in legal principles and critical thinking. He also clerked for Justice Anthony M — Kennedy of the U.S. Supreme Court and Judge Laurence H. Silberman of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, experiences that enriched his legal acumen and understanding of appellate processes. In addition to his legal practice, Mr.
Meron is a member of the District of Columbia Bar and is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. His contributions to healthcare law have not gone unnoticed; he was recognized as a Healthcare MVP by Law360 in both 2016 and 2019. Fluent in Hebrew, he brings a diverse perspective to his legal practice. For inquiries, he can be contacted at Latham & Watkins LLP, 555 Eleventh St., N.W., Ste. 1000, Washington, D.C. 20004-6044, or by phone at +1.202.637.2218.
