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Rebecca Kathleen Wood departed July 27, 2018
Health and Human Services (joined: July 9, 2017)
Chief Legal Counsel FDA | $179,700 | Financial Disclosure »
Bio, via Department of Health and Human Services:
Rebecca K. Wood is Chief Counsel to the Food and Drug Administration and Associate General Counsel in the Office of the General Counsel, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Becky is an experienced and accomplished litigator who has managed complex litigation and appeals in federal and state courts, including matters arising under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and U.S. Constitution. Becky received her B.A. from Yale University and her J.D. from New York University School of Law. She previously served as a law clerk to the Honorable Pasco M. Bowman II of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.
Former Positions Outside Government
- Sidley Austin LLP Partner
Former Compensation Sources
- AT&T Corp. Legal services
- AbbVie, Inc. Legal services
- American Chemistry Council Legal services
- Arthrex, Inc. Legal services
- Association Of American Railroads Legal services
- Baker & McKenzie LLP Legal services
- Bayer Pharma Legal services
- Bayer USA Legal services
- CSX Transportation, Inc. Legal services
- Duke Energy Corporation Legal services
- Electric Insurance Company Legal services
- Helmerich & Payne, Incorporated Legal services
- Medical Information Working Group Legal services
- NII Holdings Legal services
- New Enterprise Asociates Legal services
- Norfolk Southern Corp. Legal services
- PhRMA Legal services
- Sidly Austin LLP Legal services
- St. Jude Medical, Inc. Legal services
- The Timberland Company Legal services
- Union Pacific Railroad Company Legal services
Lobbied for
Employment Assets
| Description | Value | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Sidley Austin LLP Retirement Differential, deferred compensation: cash receivable | $50,001 - $100,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Sidley Austin LLP (partnership share) | $100,001 - $1,000,000 | |
| Sidley Austin LLP (anticipated partnership share) | $250,001 - $500,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Sidley Austin LLP (capital account) | $50,001 - $100,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Sidley Austin LLP Defined Contribution Plan: Savings and Investment Plan: 401(k) Mandatory Account: American Funds Europacific Growth R6 | $15,001 - $50,000 | $1,001 - $2,500 |
| Sidley Austin LLP Defined Contribution Plan: Retirement Plan for Partners: Vanguard Extended Market Index Institutional | $50,001 - $100,000 | $1,001 - $2,500 |
| Sidley Austin LLP Defined Contribution Plan: Savings and Investment Plan 401(k): 401(k) Voluntary Plan: Vangaurd Extended Market Index Institutional | $15,001 - $50,000 | $1,001 - $2,500 |
| Sidley Austin LLP Cash Balance Pension Plan | $100,001 - $250,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Sidley Austin LLP Defined Contribution Plan: Savings and Investment Plan 401(k): 401(k) Voluntary Plan: Vanguard Equity-Income Adm | $15,001 - $50,000 | $1,001 - $2,500 |
| Sidley Austin LLP Defined Contribution Plan: Savings and Investment Plan 401(k): 401(k) Voluntary Plan: Vanguard Emerging Mkts Stock Index Institutional | $1,001 - $15,000 | $201 - $1,000 |
| Sidley Austin LLP Defined Contribution Plan: Savings and Investment Plan 401(k): 401(k) Voluntary Plan: Touchstone International Small Cap Institutional | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Sidley Austin LLP Defined Contribution Plan: Savings and Investment Plan 401(k): 401(k) Voluntary Plan: PIMCO All Asset Institutional | $15,001 - $50,000 | $1,001 - $2,500 |
| Sidley Austin LLP Defined Contribution Plan: Savings and Investment Plan 401(k): 401(k) Voluntary Plan: Harbor International Institutional | $15,001 - $50,000 | $201 - $1,000 |
| Sidley Austin LLP Defined Contribution Plan: Savings and Investment Plan 401(k): 401(k) Voluntary Plan: Harbor Capital Appreciation Institutional | $15,001 - $50,000 | $2,501 - $5,000 |
| Sidley Austin LLP Defined Contribution Plan: Savings and Investment Plan 401(k): 401(k) Voluntary Plan: American Funds Europacific Growth R6 | $15,001 - $50,000 | $1,001 - $2,500 |
| Sidley Austin LLP Defined Contribution Plan: Retirement Plan for Partners: Vanguard Equity--Income Adm | $15,001 - $50,000 | $2,501 - $5,000 |
| Sidley Austin LLP Defined Contribution Plan: Retirement Plan for Partners: Vanguard Emerging Mkts Stock Index Institutional | $15,001 - $50,000 | $201 - $1,000 |
| Sidley Austin LLP Defined Contribution Plan: Retirement Plan for Partners: Touchstone International Small Cap Institutional | $15,001 - $50,000 | $201 - $1,000 |
| Sidley Austin LLP Defined Contribution Plan: Retirement Plan for Partners: PIMCO All Asset International | $15,001 - $50,000 | $1,001 - $2,500 |
| Sidley Austin LLP Defined Contribution Plan: Retirement Plan for Partners: Harbor International Institutional | $15,001 - $50,000 | $1,001 - $2,500 |
| Sidley Austin LLP Defined Contribution Plan: Retirement Plan for Partners: Harbor Capital Appreciation Institutional | $15,001 - $50,000 | $2,501 - $5,000 |
| Sidley Austin LLP Defined Contribution Plan: Retirement Plan for Partners: American Funds Europacific Growth R6 | $15,001 - $50,000 | $1,001 - $2,500 |
| Sidley Austin LLP Defined Contribution Plan: Savings and Investment Plan: 401(k) Mandatory Account: Harbor Capital Appreciation Institutional | $15,001 - $50,000 | $2,501 - $5,000 |
| Sidley Austin LLP Defined Contribution Plan: Savings and Investment Plan: 401(k) Mandatory Account: Harbor International Institutional | $15,001 - $50,000 | $1,001 - $2,500 |
| Sidley Austin LLP Defined Contribution Plan: Savings and Investment Plan: 401(k) Mandatory Account: PIMCO All Asset Institutional | $15,001 - $50,000 | $1,001 - $2,500 |
| Sidley Austin LLP Defined Contribution Plan: Savings and Investment Plan: 401(k) Mandatory Account: Touchstone International Small Cap Institutional | $15,001 - $50,000 | $201 - $1,000 |
| Sidley Austin LLP Defined Contribution Plan: Savings and Investment Plan: 401(k) Mandatory Account: Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Institutional | $15,001 - $50,000 | $201 - $1,000 |
| Sidley Austin LLP Defined Contribution Plan: Savings and Investment Plan: 401(k) Mandatory Account: Vanguard Equity-- Income Adm | $15,001 - $50,000 | $2,501 - $5,000 |
| Sidley Austin LLP Defined Contribution Plan: Savings and Investment Plan: 401(k) Mandatory Account: Vanguard Extended Market Index Institutional | $50,001 - $100,000 | $1,001 - $2,500 |
Other Income/Assets
| Description | Value | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Citibank Checking Account | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Acumentrics Holding Corporation (privately held), Series A preferred shares | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
Employment Agreements and Arrangements
| Employer or Party | City, State | Status and Terms | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidley Austin LLP | Washington, District of Columbia | Deferred compensation relating to Sidley Austin LLP Retirement Differential - non-qualified retirement plan (cash receivable referenced in Part 2): Unfunded benefit accrued throughout partner's tenure in the partnership and payable upon the later of withdrawal from the firm or retirement age as defined in partnership agreement. I will receive a discounted net present value lump sum payment of the account balance before starting employment with the government. | July 16, 2006 |
| Sidley Austin LLP | Washington, District of Columbia | Partnership distribution: Following my withdrawal from the firm, I will receive my final partnership distribution before starting employment with the government. My final partnership distributions will be calculated as of the date of my withdrawal. | July 16, 2006 |
| Sidley Austin LLP | Washington, District of Columbia | Return of capital: Pursuant to the partnership agreement and my separation agreement with the firm, following my withdrawal from the firm, I will receive a lump sum payment of my capital account net of any estimated expenses pursuant to my compensation such as final composite tax payments and retirement plan contributions. This payment will be calculated as of the date of my withdrawal. | July 16, 2006 |
| Sidley Austin LLP | Washington, District of Columbia | Defined Contribution Plan: Savings and Investment Plan 401(k): 401(k) Mandatory Account: Contributions funded while at Sidley Austin LLP will be held in trust until distributed at age 55 or older. The plan sponsor will not make any contribution beyond those required under the terms of the plan based on my compensation as of my withdrawal date. | July 16, 2006 |
| Sidley Austin LLP | Washington, District of Columbia | Defined Contribution Plan: Retirement Plan for Partners: Contributions funded while at Sidley Austin LLP will be held in trust until distributed at age 55 or older. The plan sponsor will not make any further contributions beyond those required under the terms of the plan based on my compensation as of my withdrawal date. | July 16, 2006 |
| Sidley Austin LLP | Washington, District of Columbia | Defined Contribution Plan: Savings and Investment Plan 401(k): 401(k) Voluntary Plan: Contributions funded while at Sidley Austin LLP can be distributed upon separation from the Firm. The plan sponsor will not make any contributions beyond those required under the terms of the plan based on my compensation as of my withdrawal date. | Dec. 16, 2001 |
| Sidley Austin LLP | Wasington, District of Columbia | Cash Balance Pension Plan: Partner Cash Balance Plan: The assets under the defined benefit plan funded while at Sidley Austin LLP will be held in trust. I will continue to participate in the cash balance pension plan. The plan sponsor will continue to credit my account with an annual interest credit after my withdrawal date. | July 16, 2006 |
Liabilities
| Creditor Name | Creditor Type | Amount | Rate | Year Incurred |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citibank | Note | $15,001 - $50,000 | 5.5 | 2015 |
| Citibank | Note | $50,001 - $100,000 | 5.5 | 2016 |
| JP Morgan | Exercised Line of Credit | $100,001 - $250,000 | 5.00 | 2007 |
| Citibank | Credit Card | $15,001 - $50,000 | 12.00 | 2000 |
| First Bank | Credit Card | $15,001 - $50,000 | 9.99 | 1998 |
| AES | Student Loan | $15,001 - $50,000 | 4.25 | 2006 |
| AES | Student Loan | $15,001 - $50,000 | 4.25 | 2006 |
| NBT Bank | Student Loan | $15,001 - $50,000 | 9.99 | 2017 |
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