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Matt Decker focuses on supply chain procurement, operations and strategy. Matt has substantial experience guiding health care providers, group purchasing organizations and suppliers through the sourcing process, including contract negotiation and compliance. Matt’s experience also includes structuring discount, rebate and warranty arrangements for health care providers to comply with relevant safe harbors to the... READ MORE

Christie Davis focuses her practice on various operational and regulatory matters for health care clients, from hospital systems to physician practices.  In particular, she has extensive experience in the drafting, review and negotiation of clinical trial agreements on behalf of research institutions for clinical research.  Christie works directly with clinical trial sponsors and contract research organizations to... READ MORE

Ritu Kaur Cooper is a shareholder in Hall Render’s health regulatory section serving as the Co-Office Managing Partner of Hall Render’s Washington, DC office and Co-Leader of the firm’s compliance service line. Ritu’s practice consists of representing health care providers such as hospitals, health systems and large physician practice groups, as well as laboratories,... READ MORE

For over 30 years, Larry Coon has provided advice and counsel exclusively to the health care industry. Larry serves as the office managing partner of Hall Render’s Milwaukee office and is a member of the firm’s Mergers and Acquisitions Service Line. Larry’s practice encompasses the business aspects of health care. He advises on corporate,... READ MORE

Calvin Chambers focuses his practice in the areas of tax, employee benefits and corporate transactions. Working with a variety of health care clients, including hospitals, health systems and physician practice groups, Calvin assists clients in finding practical solutions to the unique challenges they face. Calvin devotes significant attention to client issues concerning tax and... READ MORE

Jeff Carmichael concentrates his practice primarily in the areas of tax, tax exemption and corporate and business services. In particular, Jeff advises organizations that are exempt from federal and state income taxes, including hospitals, health systems, hospital foundations and other similar organizations – on such issues as applying for tax exemption, avoiding improper benefits... READ MORE

Elizabeth (Liz) Callahan has over 25 years of experience representing and advising health systems, physician practices and universities. Her legal practice focuses on privacy and security, regulatory compliance, international programs and patient care matters. She regularly guides clients through government investigations of privacy and security incidents, False Claims Act violations and discrimination actions. Additionally,... READ MORE

With nearly 20 years of experience, Jon Bumgarner provides legal services specifically tailored to health care labor and employment issues. Providing a deep understanding of the unique complexities and nuances involved with health care workforces, Jon offers practical solutions to the issues his clients encounter on a daily basis. Representing health care clients all... READ MORE

John Bowen focuses his practice on corporate and transactional health care law, providing advice and counsel to some of our country’s largest health systems and physician group practices. He regularly counsels clients through mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity transactions and securities offerings. John has served as lead counsel representing a variety of... READ MORE

Brian Betner brings trusted, strategic legal counsel to hospitals, health systems and health care providers navigating today’s complex clinical, regulatory and operational challenges. With a focus on governance, medical staff operations, clinical operations and compliance, Brian partners with executive leadership, governing boards, clinical leadership and in-house counsel to develop practical solutions that support innovation,... READ MORE