Alena M. Allen
Associate Professor, Cecil C. Humprheys School of law
University of Memphis
1 N. Front Stret
Memphis, TN 38103
901.218.9518
Academic Appointment
University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, Memphis, TN
Associate Professorof Law, 2014-present (with tenure 2016)
Assistant Professor of Law, 2010-2014
. Courses: Torts I, Torts II, Health Law Survey, Health Law Finance and Regulation, and Health
Law Seminar
Committee Assignments: Clery Committee (university-wide), Faculty Grants Committee Social Sciences, Business and Law (university-wide), Dean Search, Faculty Recruitment, Diversity, Grade Normalization, Honors and Awards, Curriculum, Admissions, andTeaching Assignments (elected), Ad Hoc Promotion and Tenure Guidelines Commitee (chair).
Honors:2015 Maxine Smith Fellow (Tennessee Board of Regents)
2013-2014 Memphis Research Scholars Grant, University of Memphis
2013 Professor of the Year (voted on by third year class)
2012-2013 American Society of Medicine, Law, & Ethics/SLU Health Law Scholar
2012-2013 Memphis Research Scholars Grant, University of Memphis
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
Visiting Associate Professor of Law, Fall 2016
Education
Yale Law School, New Haven, Connecticut
Juris Doctorate, June 2003
Activities: Morris Tyler Moot Court Board
Editor, The Yale Journal on Regulation
Black Law Students Association
Loyola University, New Orleans, Louisiana
B.A., magna cum laude, Psychology, December 1999
Honors: Dean’s List (all semesters)
Publications
Dense Women, 76 OHIO ST. L.J. 847 (2015)
Regulating Health and Wealth, 35Cardozo L. Rev.309(2013)
State Mandated Disability Insurance as Salve to the Consumer Bankruptcy Imbroglio, 2011 BYU L. Rev 1327 (2011)
“Drugs General Requirements,” in David Adams, Richard Cooper, and Martin Hahn, eds., FOOD AND DRUG LAW AND REGULATION (The Food and Drug Law Institute 2008) (with coauthors)
Works in Progress
Legislatively Prescribed Care
Pet Children and Tort Law
Experience
Claudia & Lee, Memphis, TN April 2009-July 2010
Stay at Home Mom. Provided full-time care for my infant daughter. Managed household for family of four. Regularly provided advice and analyses regarding viable configurations for Lego creations and Thomas the Train track routes. Managed complex search and recovery missions for pacifiers, shoes, backpacks, keys, socks, and various other necessities. Mediatedintense disputes with specialization in disputes over toys and sitting on my lap. Taught basic first year courses: how to sleep through the night, learning to use a sippy cup, patty-cake, and waving.
Arnold & Porter LLP, Washington, DC August 2007 – April 2009 Healthcare/ FDA Associate. Member of a 16 lawyer-healthcare group. Provided advice and analyses on calculating the various metrics that are reported to federal agencies or that set price ceilings (e.g., AMP, Best Price, and ASP). Drafted and negotiated contracts with wholesale distributors, hospitals, pharmacy benefit managers, and employees. Summarized the recent amendments to the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act and assisted in writing a client advisory. Drafted comment letter to CMS regarding the calculation of AMP (average manufacturer price) and bundled sales. Drafted a Medicaid compliance policy for a client. Assisted in responding to executive branch subpoena requests by reviewing documents and interviewing employees regarding allegations of illegal marketing practices by a pharmaceutical company. Trained sales representatives on PhRMA code, False Claims Act, and permissible marketing practices. Reviewed promotional materials and advertisements for compliance with applicable laws.
The Honorable Paulette Delk, Memphis, TN August 2006- July 2007
Law Clerk. Judicial law clerk to a federal bankruptcy judge. Prepared the weekly docket by summarizing pleadings. Conducted research and wrote draft opinions regarding a myriad of bankruptcy issues under Chapter 7, 11, and 13. Assisted in the drafting of speeches and presentations for continuing legal education programs and bankruptcy seminars.
The Honorable Samuel H. Mays, Jr., Memphis, TN August 2005 - July 2006
Law Clerk. Judicial law clerk to a federal district court judge. Summarized briefs and assisted in drafting opinions for the civil docket covering a host of legal issues including: evidence, Title VII, RICO, ERISA, ADA, intellectual property, and state laws on contracts and torts.
Baker Botts LLP, Houston, TX September 2003 - July 2005
Employee Benefits Associate. Member of a 15-lawyer employee benefits group. Worked with colleagues, plan sponsors, fiduciaries, actuarial consultants, and other service providers to design, implement, and administer employee benefit programs and executive compensation arrangements. Prepared documents in connection with drafting, amending, merging, and terminating all types of benefit plans including: defined benefit plans, defined contribution plans, stock option plans, employee stock ownership plans, deferred compensation arrangements, and welfare plans. Advised clients concerning operational and compliance issues with the IRS. Assisted the diversity committee in devising strategies to help recruit and retain minority attorneys.
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