Drew B. Howk

Attorney | Indianapolis

Phone: (317) 429-3607
| Fax: (317) 633-4878

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About Drew

Drew Howk is a health care litigation and appellate attorney who represents hospitals, health systems and other providers in high-stakes regulatory disputes, complex litigation and appellate proceedings.

Known for a strategic and analytical approach, Drew works closely with in-house counsel to navigate complex administrative law issues, align litigation strategy with regulatory risk and pursue outcomes that protect both legal and operational objectives. He brings a rare dual perspective to client matters, serving not only as outside counsel in high-stakes health care litigation and appeals but also as General Counsel to Hall Render. In that role, he regularly advises on ethics, compliance, conflicts and governance issues and helps guide enterprise-level decisions where legal risk, reputation and business considerations intersect.

Drew’s practice includes:

  • Handling Medicare reimbursement disputes and emergency injunctions;
  • Defending providers in False Claims Act and enforcement-related matters;
  • Advising on litigation and appellate risk arising from agency action; and
  • Resolving high-stakes regulatory disputes through negotiation and litigation.

Outside of his legal practice, he is active in the Indiana legal community and is committed to supporting the Indiana Bar Foundation, where he serves on the Board of Directors and helps advance its mock trial program.

EDUCATION

Wabash College, B.A., cum laude - 2008

Saint Louis University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, Certificate in Health Law - 2012

ADMITTED TO BAR

  • Indiana - 2012
  • Kentucky - 2024
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia — 2017
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit — 2025
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit — 2025
  • U.S. District Court, Northern & Southern Districts of Indiana — 2012
  • U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico — 2016
  • U.S. District Court, District of Columbia — 2017
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky — 2025
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky – 2025

memberships

  • American Bar Association - Vice Chair, ADR & Dispute Resolution Task Force - Health Law Section (2022-2023)
  • Indiana State Bar Association - Leadership Development Academy Class 6
  • The Sedona Conference
  • Indiana Bar Foundation - Board Member
  • Indiana Bar Foundation - Development Committee
  • Indiana Bar Foundation - Finance Committee
  • Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers

honors

  • Best Lawyers in America
  • Alpha Sigma Nu
  • Woolsack Honor Society
  • Indiana Super Lawyers Rising Star – 2018, 2024-2025
  • Editor-in-Chief, Saint Louis University Journal of Health Law & Policy, 2011-2012