Matthew Irwin is a pharmacist and compliance professional who earned his PharmD from the University of Florida (Go Gators!). After gaining experience across independent and large chain pharmacies, he now oversees pharmacy compliance at Ro, focusing on policy and training development. Having begun his career as a pharmacy technician, he's a multistate licensed pharmacist and Certified in Healthcare Compliance through HCCA.

Presentation(s):

• DASPL Cohort III Capstone Project Presentation
• Thursday, November 5, 2026
  2:40 PM - 5:00 PM CT

Harmony Aker, R.Ph., BCMTMS, is State Pharmacy Affairs Program Lead for Walgreens and a pharmacy leader with more than 25 years of experience. She maintains pharmacist licensure in 39 states and contributes to national competency assessment through service as a Uniform MPJE item writer for NABP and a member of the PTCB Exam Development Committee. Harmony also serves as Legal & Public Affairs Chair for the Idaho Society of Health-System Pharmacy.

Presentation(s):

• DASPL Cohort III Capstone Project Presentation
• Thursday, November 5, 2026
  2:40 PM - 5:00 PM CT

Lauren Paul serves as the Director of State Government Affairs for Hims & Hers Health, Inc, where she oversees regulatory engagement and advocacy strategies across Boards of Pharmacy. In this capacity, she represents the organization in regulatory proceedings, rulemakings, advisory committees, and public hearings, while providing strategic counsel on emerging pharmacy matters, specifically concerning compounding, nonresident matters and patient safety.

She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy from Duquesne University School of Pharmacy and a Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Policy and Regulation, with a specialization in Patient Safety, from the University of Florida.

Presentation(s):

• DASPL Cohort III Capstone Project Presentation
• Thursday, November 5, 2026
  2:40 PM - 5:00 PM CT

Tyler Dougherty, PharmD, BCACP, earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in 2015 and completed a community pharmacy residency with The Kroger Company and South College School of Pharmacy in 2016. He is board certified in ambulatory care and has served as a pharmacist at Clinton Drug Store since 2016, where he integrates patient care with operational efficiency and innovative pharmacy services. Tyler also holds a faculty position as an Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at South College School of Pharmacy, teaching courses in pharmacy law, immunizations, pharmacy calculations, and chronic disease management. His work emphasizes collaborative care models and the advancement of practice standards in community pharmacy. In 2022, he was honored as the Distinguished Young Pharmacist of the Year for the state of Tennessee in recognition of his leadership and contributions to the profession. Tyler lives in Knoxville, Tennessee, with his wife, Stacie, and their two children, Xavier and Peyton.

Presentation(s):

• DASPL Cohort III Capstone Project Presentation
• Thursday, November 5, 2026
  2:40 PM - 5:00 PM CT

Dr. Lauren Forsythe is an Assistant Professor at the University of Findlay College of Pharmacy. She is also a diplomat of the International College of Veterinary Pharmacists. Dr. Forsythe graduated from the University of Findlay, College of Pharmacy in 2015 and completed her veterinary pharmacy residency at Purdue’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital. She earned her MBA in 2024 from the University of Illinois. Following completion of her residency, Dr. Forsythe spent three years at the UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital as a Clinical Pharmacist followed by four years at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy and the Pharmacy Service Head. In addition to her teaching position, Dr. Forsythe is a co-author of the book Drug Compounding for Veterinary Professionals and provides consulting services to veterinary practices through her company Foresight Pharma Solutions.

Presentation(s):

• DASPL Cohort III Capstone Project Presentation
• Thursday, November 5, 2026
  2:40 PM - 5:00 PM CT

In this episode of Post-Script, Henry introduces Spreeha Choudhury, PharmD, JD and Kevin Nicholson, RPh, JD, who bring deep expertise in pharmacy law and policy to help navigate the evolving post-election landscape for pharmacy practice.

Spreeha and Kevin give us a preview of their upcoming conference session, Navigating Pharmacy Law Under the Trump Administration: Implications for Pharmacist Scope of Practice, where they'll explore:

• The future of pharmacist authority under changing federal and state policies
• How potential changes to the PREP Act could reshape immunization and preventive care
• Strategic approaches for advising pharmacy and biopharma clients in evolving legal environments

Whether you're a practicing pharmacist, compliance professional, or healthcare attorney, you'll gain essential insights into how judicial decisions, legislative trends, and shifting federal priorities are shaping pharmacy operations, prescribing rights, and patient access.

Join us at the annual conference: Developments in Pharmacy Law Seminar, November 6–9, 2025 at the Westin on the beach in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

In this episode of Post-Script, Henry introduces Bradley Wasser, Esquire, who brings deep expertise at the intersection of law, technology, and healthcare to help attorneys and pharmacy professionals navigate the rise of artificial intelligence in legal practice.

Bradley gives us a preview of his upcoming conference session, Professional Responsibility in a Rapidly Evolving Legal and Technological Landscape in the Practice of Pharmacy Law, where he'll explore:

• Key ethical duties under the ABA Model Rules when attorneys use AI tools
• How pharmacy clients’ use of AI impacts HIPAA compliance, data privacy, and contract management
• Risk mitigation strategies to ensure AI use remains compliant, fair, and accountable in pharmacy law

Whether you're an attorney, compliance professional, or pharmacy executive, you’ll gain essential insights into how AI is reshaping legal research, regulatory analysis, and client representation — and how to remain ethical and effective while doing so.

Join us at the annual conference: Developments in Pharmacy Law Seminar, November 6–9, 2025 at the Westin on the beach in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

In this episode of Post-Script, Henry introduces Jeff Mesaros, PharmD, JD and Jean-Pierre Emond, PhD, who bring deep expertise in pharmacy law and cold chain logistics to help navigate the evolving landscape of mail order pharmacy regulations.

Jeff and Jean-Pierre give us a preview of their upcoming conference session, Regulatory and Legal Developments in Mail Order Pharmacy, where they'll explore:

• Recent changes in non-resident pharmacy laws and rules affecting mail order operations
• Critical temperature compliance requirements and diligence standards for medication delivery
• How telehealth integration with mail order pharmacy creates new compliance considerations

Whether you're a mail order pharmacy operator, compliance professional, or healthcare attorney, you'll gain essential insights into the regulatory framework shaping the future of pharmaceutical delivery and patient access.

Join us at the annual conference: Developments in Pharmacy Law Seminar, November 6-9, 2025 at the Westin on the beach in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.