Global Link Law > About > Robyn D. Marino

Founder | Managing Partner

Robyn Marino brings over two decades of legal and corporate experience, including 20 years in the healthcare industry across five continents. As Founder, President, and Managing Partner of Global Link Law, Robyn leads a firm that bridges digital solution providers and technology buyers in healthcare, applying globally recognized Centers of Excellence (COE) tools to deliver strategic, actionable legal solutions.

Robyn works with some of the most innovative companies worldwide—including North America, Europe, Asia, and South America—helping them navigate complex regulatory landscapes and execute transformative deals. Her expertise spans:

Healthcare & Life Sciences: Advising on regulatory frameworks for healthcare organizations and medical device manufacturers in the U.S. and Europe.
Medical Device Approval: Guiding FDA and EU MDR compliance, product registration, and market entry strategies for innovative medical technologies.
Healthcare Technology & Revenue Cycle Management: Supporting technology adoption, integration, and compliance for healthcare systems while optimizing revenue cycle processes.
Compliance Assessments & Overhauls: Conducting comprehensive compliance reviews and implementing practical recommendations to strengthen governance and operational integrity.
Global Contract Negotiation: Structuring and negotiating multinational agreements under diverse regulatory frameworks.

Career Highlights:

$3 Billion in Deals (2023): Led a legal team that negotiated and supported $3B in transactions, impacting 165M customer relationships across 30+ countries.
$500 Million Average Annual Transactions: Negotiated large-scale U.S. and cross-border deals focused on healthcare and technology.
10,000+ Contracts Advised: Expertise in contract advisory, innovation, and risk mitigation for regulated industries.
Former Head of Procurement Legal for a Fortune 15 Company: Directed global contracting strategies and governance initiatives for mission-critical services.

Industry Leadership & Memberships:

IAOP Member: Active in advancing outsourcing best practices and professional development globally.
Verizon Legal Advisory Board: Participates in General Counsel roundtables to share and evaluate industry best practices with Fortune 500 legal departments.
Healthcare & Technology Associations: Engaged in thought leadership and collaboration across industry forums.

As a former in-house counsel, Robyn understands what leadership needs: clear, concise deliverables that build trust and address the core issue—not just a memo. Her work is designed to be actionable, so clients never wonder, “What do we do with this?”

Robyn’s reputation is built on precision, foresight, and a commitment to practical outcomes. She is a trusted advisor for organizations seeking to thrive in dynamic, highly regulated environments while maintaining operational efficiency and strategic growth.

17 years of healthcare industry experience across 5 continents.
Focused on affordable, practical solutions that align with business objectives.
Former in-house counsel – Robyn gets it: deliverables that build trust with leadership and address the core issue, not just a memo.
Strong relationships with top-tier outside counsel who don’t charge big firm rates.
Cost-effective strategies – manages legal costs without sacrificing quality.
Robyn knows how to provide work that answers the exact question you need to move your business forward.
Robyn delivers actionable solutions, so you won’t be left asking, “What do we do with this?”

Head of Procurement Legal, The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI): Led legal oversight for $5B+ in global contracts annually.
Global Expansion (2019): Expanded Cigna’s Procurement Legal function across Canada, Central America, Asia, Australia, Kenya, Europe, and the Middle East; established contract standards as a founding member of the Contracting Center of Excellence.
Insurance & Benefits Counsel: Advised U.S. and Canadian businesses on insurance and employee benefits, supporting healthcare reform lobbying.
Speaker & Thought Leader: Regular presenter on leave administration for legal and HR audiences.
Law Firm Experience: Practiced at Saul Ewing, LLP, and McCarter & English, LLP.
Judicial Clerkship: Clerked for Hon. John E. Wallace, NJ Supreme Court.
Bar & Education: Pennsylvania Bar member, J.D. from Rutgers, B.A. from Villanova.

Founder, Global Link Law: Bridging digital solution providers and tech buyers in healthcare, with COE tools applied globally.
$3 Billion in Deals (2023): Led a legal team that negotiated and supported $3B in deals, impacting 165M customer relationships across 30+ countries.
$500 Million Average Annual Transactions: Negotiated large-scale U.S. and cross-border deals, focused on healthcare and tech.
10,000+ Contracts Advised: Expertise in contract advisory, innovation, and risk mitigation for regulated industries.
Industry Memberships: Active member in associations for healthcare, technology, and corporate legal advisory
- Member IAOP: Help bring together customers, providers, and advisors in a collaborative environment focused on professional development, certification, networking, and best practices.
- Verizon Legal Advisory Board:
  - General Counsel roundtable to discuss, evaluate and share, industry best practice with legal departments of leading Fortune 500 companies.

Bar Admissions: To be updated.

Professional Memberships & Affiliations:

American Health Lawyers Association (AHLA)
Additional memberships to be added.

Strategic Legal Counsel for Healthcare & Health Technology

Your organization faces legal and regulatory complexity that demands more than outside counsel — it demands a partner who has sat on your side of the table.

From government investigations and FCPA matters to healthcare M&A and payer contracting, we’ve handled it from the inside and from the courtroom.

Whether you need fractional leadership, transactional support, or a defensible compliance framework, we deliver counsel built around what the business actually needs. What sets us apart is real-world in-house experience — our partners have served in senior legal roles within large and publicly traded companies, giving them a direct understanding of what business leaders and boards actually need from legal counsel.

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