Lara Lackstein
General Counsel Specializing in Contract Negotiation, HIPAA and Data Privacy
Massachusetts
MA, MO
About
Lara brings nearly a decade of legal experience in healthcare technology, previously serving as Associate General Counsel at symplr, where she led a multidisciplinary legal team and managed enterprise contracting, HIPAA/data privacy strategy, and M&A deals… read more ranging from $3M to $75M. Her background also includes legal roles at Ultromics, Teladoc Health, and SVN International Corp.
Lara holds a J.D. from Suffolk University Law School and a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Miami. She is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and Missouri and is fluent in French.
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"“Lara is a reliable, thorough, and pragmatic attorney who is a pleasure to work with. She consistently prioritizes the needs of her customers and stakeholders, focusing on high-impact matters to deliver clear effective results. Lara consistently focuses on high-impact priorities and simplifies complex contractual issues to provide clear guidance and effective results for her customers and stakeholders. ”"
"“Working with Lara is a true privilege. She is astute, sharp, acts with urgency, and maintains the highest standard of professionalism. A fierce advocate for her clients, she stops at nothing to secure the best possible outcome. I won’t hesitate to work with Lara again for any future legal needs and highly recommend her to anyone looking for top-tier representation.”"
Work History
Raintree Systems, Inc
General Counsel
May 2026 - Present
Sole in-house counsel to Exec team, advising on corporate strategy, risk, and governance. Own commercial contracting (MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, DPAs, BAAs); manage HIPAA/HITECH and data privacy compliance; lead corporate governance and board matters; advise on employment law and investigations; manage outside counsel/litigation; support M&A diligence and integration; lead CLM implementation.
symplr Software LLC
Associate General Counsel
Aug 2026 - May 2026
Senior legal advisor to Executive Leadership on governance, compliance, risk, and commercial matters. Lead a multidisciplinary legal team. Oversee enterprise contracting (MSAs, licenses, NDAs, DPAs, BAAs, partner/supplier agreements). Direct HIPAA/HITECH and data privacy strategy. Lead M&A ($3M-$75M) and procurement, driving $4M+ savings. Manage IP, litigation, employment, and CLM implementation.
Ultromics, Ltd
Legal Counsel
Nov 2021 - Feb 2022
Managed legal operations and function for the U.S. market, including contract negotiations with healthcare providers and pharmaceutical companies. Provided regulatory and compliance guidance related to GDPR & U.S. privacy laws. Advised C-Suite executives on legal risks, corporate governance and compliance best practices. Implemented a contract lifecycle management system to better legal operations
Teladoc
Contracts Manager
Jul 2020 - Oct 2021
Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated a variety of contracts, including MSAs, NDAs, RFPs, DSAs, BAAs and SSO agreements. Provided legal support for contract administration and lifecycle management, utilizing Apttus and Conga CLM. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline contract workflows.
Law Office of Michael B. Kaplan,
Law Clerk
Jan 2019 - Jul 2020
Conducted legal research and drafted motions, discovery documents, and contracts across civil litigation, family law, and immigration law. Managed client intake, firm billing, and accounting functions.
SVN International Corp.
Contracts Manager/Operations Analyst
Jul 2017 - Dec 2018
Drafted and negotiated contracts for a national franchisor, including Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) for federal and state compliance. Conducted legal research and prepared internal policy memoranda.