Courtney Lang is the founder and principal of Langco + Partners, a public affairs and strategic communications firm recognized for advocacy, activism, and grassroots mobilization. Courtney advises clients on achieving health equity, access, affordability, structural racism, and the importance of systemic change amidst resilience. Courtney’s commitment to improving the human condition and identifying social needs galvanizes public conversation and coalition building. Previously Courtney served as the Senior Director of Alliance Development for Pfizer Inc. and US Pubic Affairs Liaison for Eli Lilly & Company. She determined the strategic focus for national advocacy and alliance development activities. Courtney provided expertise in legislative partnerships that support federal and state-wide priorities, including strategic guidance on policy, disease management, and care coordination. Courtney earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Pepperdine University and a Juris Doctor from The Ohio State University College of Law. She also studied Comparative Health Law and Policy at St. Anne’s College, Oxford University in the United Kingdom. Recently, Courtney has proudly served as an adjunct professor of Media Law for her alma mater Pepperdine University. She is a native of Washington, DC, and has resided in Los Angeles, CA, and Cleveland, OH.