Traci S. Umberger is a seasoned legal executive with over 20 years of experience in the healthcare and medical technology sectors. She earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and began her career at a premier Philadelphia-based law firm, where she specialized in corporate transactions, regulatory compliance, and intellectual property for life sciences companies. Umberger transitioned to in-house roles early, serving as Associate General Counsel at a leading medical device manufacturer, where she managed multimillion-dollar mergers, acquisitions, and FDA approvals, honing her expertise in navigating complex regulatory landscapes. Throughout her career, Umberger has achieved notable milestones, including spearheading legal strategies that facilitated over $500 million in strategic partnerships and financings for emerging medtech firms. She has been recognized as a "Rising Star" by Chambers USA and served on advisory boards for healthcare compliance organizations. Her leadership in crisis management, such as guiding companies through product recalls and litigation, has earned her a reputation for pragmatic, results-oriented counsel that balances innovation with risk mitigation. As General Counsel, Chief Administrative Officer, and Director at Kestra Medical Technologies Ltd., Umberger oversees all legal, compliance, human resources, and administrative functions, playing a pivotal role in the company's growth as a pioneer in wearable cardioverter defibrillator technology. She ensures seamless operations while driving strategic initiatives, including global expansion and intellectual property protection for Kestra's ASSURE Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator system, positioning the company for sustained leadership in cardiac monitoring solutions.