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Danielle Bergner focuses her practice in the area of real estate transactions. Bringing a unique perspective informed by experience in both the public and private sectors, Danielle assists clients through all aspects of structuring, negotiating and closing commercial real estate transactions. Danielle counsels non-profit and health care clients on transactions throughout the asset life... READ MORE

Jennifer has dedicated her career to advising and working alongside clients nationwide in health care law with a focus on physician group practices, physician-owned hospitals, hospital-physician transactions, mergers and acquisitions from both buyer and seller sides, fraud and abuse and ambulatory surgery center start-ups and joint ventures. Calling upon her extensive time as Chief... READ MORE

Based in the firm’s Indianapolis office, Rubin Pusha III focuses his practice in the area of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions. As a strong advocate for his clients, Rubin has a deep understanding of the industry and his clients’ business structures, allowing him to provide high-quality counsel and strategically position an entity for... READ MORE

Based in Hall Render’s Michigan office, Emily Beukema concentrates her legal practice on health information technology and privacy matters. Leveraging her robust background in public health, Emily collaborates with clients to implement innovative, technology-based solutions that enhance patient health outcomes and access to health care. Emily guides clients as they navigate the increasingly complex regulatory... READ MORE

Alec Mercolino is an attorney in Hall Render’s Raleigh office. He concentrates his practice in health law with an emphasis on health care industry transactions. Alec strives to help clients accomplish their business goals while navigating the complex health care regulatory space. Working with health care providers such as hospitals, health systems and physician... READ MORE

Matt Reed focuses his practice in the areas of managed care, pharmacy benefit management and reimbursement, in addition to advising clients on a variety of regulatory matters. Matt regularly supports hospitals, health systems, pharmacies, physician groups, provider-sponsored health plans and PBMs as they seek to remain compliant in the complicated and everchanging health care... READ MORE

Based in Hall Render’s Indianapolis office, Julie Mitchell focuses her practice in health care law. Providing dedicated health law experience, Julie helps clients stay abreast of the regulatory updates within the ever-evolving health care industry. Julie advises clients on matters related to licensing, certification and accreditation. She assists in ensuring compliance with reimbursement payment... READ MORE

Megan specializes in strategic and operational compliance, regularly advising clients on EMTALA, scope of practice, licensure and patient care issues. She collaborates with clients to assess and enhance compliance program operations, including reviewing and developing policies and procedures. Additionally, Megan represents providers in compliance matters and investigations, responding to inquiries from quality improvement organizations,... READ MORE

Jennifer Shoup devotes her practice to real estate, project development and finance matters, including health care finance, development of public facilities and public-private partnerships. Jennifer supports the firm’s health care clients in the development and financing of inpatient and ancillary facilities. Her work includes serving as part of the Hall Render Health Care and... READ MORE

Libby Park practices with the firm’s Health Transactions practice group and provides general transactional support to clients. Libby provides counsel to large national health care systems as well as smaller providers within the health care industry. Libby is passionate about addressing health-related issues within communities across the United States and seeks to effect positive change... READ MORE