Hongwei (Howell) Ma
About Hongwei (Howell) Ma
Hongwei (Howell) Ma serves as the Associate General Counsel at OrbiMed, having transitioned from the role of Assistant General Counsel at the same company. He has a strong legal background with previous experience at WilmerHale and holds degrees from Shanghai University of Political Science and Law and William & Mary Law School.
Current Role at OrbiMed Advisors
Hongwei (Howell) Ma serves as Associate General Counsel at OrbiMed, having assumed this role in 2024. He is based in New York, United States. In this position, he is responsible for providing legal guidance and support to the organization, leveraging his extensive experience in the legal field.
Previous Experience at WilmerHale
Prior to joining OrbiMed, Ma worked at WilmerHale as a Senior Associate from 2016 to 2021. His tenure at the firm lasted five years and took place in the Greater New York City Area. He also completed a two-month internship as a Summer Associate at WilmerHale in 2015.
Education and Legal Qualifications
Ma holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from Shanghai University of Political Science and Law, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. He furthered his education at William & Mary Law School, earning a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence from 2013 to 2014, followed by a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from 2014 to 2016.
Career Progression at OrbiMed
Ma's career at OrbiMed began in 2021 when he took on the role of Assistant General Counsel, a position he held until 2024. His transition to Associate General Counsel reflects his growth and increasing responsibilities within the organization.