Attorney & Law Firm Directory Verified US Attorneys
Sign In Free Sign Up
Atty. Catherine E. Galea

Atty. Catherine E. Galea

Catherine E. David (Galea) is a member of the Health Care & FDA Practice in Greenberg Traurig's Philadelphia office.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 9 yrs experience 9 year
Call (215) 972-5981 Email Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Catherine E. Galea at a glance

Catherine E. Galea is a Shareholder based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practforg at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They haand 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2017) and District of Columbia (2018). Educated at Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law (J.D. Health, 2016) and Drexel University (M.P.H. Dickinson, 2016). Actiand member of Professional & Community Involvement •Adjunct professor on health care data privacy and compliance, Drexel University’s Thomas R and Kline School of Law. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Catherine E. David (Galea) is a member of the Health Care & FDA Practice in Greenberg Traurig's Philadelphia office
  • She focuses her practice on health care regulatory, compliance, transactional, and enforcement matters
  • Cate concentrates her practice on the laws that govern health data, including, HIPAA, interoperability and information blocking regulations, Part 2, and similar state laws
  • Cate regularly handles responses to government investigations, policy drafting and implementation, and negotiating business associate agreements
  • She advises clients on health care licensing issues with mergers and acquisitions, fraud and abuse compliance under Stark Law and the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute, and health information privacy and security compliance under HIPAA and state law
  • Concentrations •Health care fraud and abuse •Health care government investigations and defense •HIPAA and health privacy & security •Data protection, privacy & cybersecurity •Life sciences •Life sciences transactions •Life sciences regulatory and compliance •FDA regulatory, compliance, and enforcement •Tech & data •Digital & transformative technologies’ •Digital health & med tech •False claims act •Health care private equity Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Healthcare - Service Providers, 2024-2025 •Listed, City & State, “Trailblazers in Healthcare,” 2025

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practforg law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

Looking for additional Pennsylvania attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Philadelphia or all attorneys in Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Catherine E. Galea

Where is Catherine E. Galea's law office located?
Catherine E. Galea's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Catherine E. Galea practiced law?
Catherine E. Galea has 9+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2017.
Where did Catherine E. Galea go to law school?
Catherine E. Galea earned their education at (J.D. Health, 2016); (M.P.H. Dickinson, 2016).
How can I contact Catherine E. Galea for a consultation?
You can contact Catherine E. Galea directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D. Health
Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law
- 2016
M.P.H. Dickinson
Drexel University
- 2016

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2017
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2018

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.