Julia Mc Inerny
About Julia Mc Inerny
Julia Mc Inerny serves as a Senior Attorney in the Office of the General Counsel at the National Institutes of Health, where she has worked since 2016. She specializes in legal matters related to research collaborations, particularly involving cannabis and dietary supplements, and represents the NIH in various administrative and litigation processes.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Julia Mc Inerny serves as a Senior Attorney in the Office of the General Counsel at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a position she has held since 2016. In this role, she provides legal advice and analysis on various research collaborations, particularly those involving cannabis, cannabidiol (CBD), and dietary supplements. Mc Inerny acts as the primary contact for several Institutes and Centers within the NIH, facilitating communication and legal support. She also leads federal litigation holds and e-discovery processes related to NIH matters.
Education and Expertise
Julia Mc Inerny holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Baltimore School of Law. She also completed a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Journalism at the University of Maryland College Park. Additionally, she participated in a semester abroad at the University of London. Her educational background supports her expertise in legal matters, particularly in the context of public health and research law.
Background
Prior to her current role at the NIH, Julia Mc Inerny worked for 16 years as a Senior Trial Attorney at the U.S. Department of Justice, focusing on vaccine-related legal issues. This extensive experience in federal litigation and trial law has equipped her with the skills necessary to navigate complex legal frameworks and regulatory environments, particularly in the health sector.
Achievements
At the NIH, Julia Mc Inerny negotiates and drafts a variety of transactional documents, including Memorandums of Understanding and Inter-Agency Agreements, to promote public/private partnerships. She engages with senior NIH staff and federal colleagues on regulatory and policy issues, particularly those related to ClinicalTrials.gov. Mc Inerny also responds to Congressional inquiries and oversees the clearance of NIH policy statements, press releases, and public-facing documents.