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Kerry Dutra practices out of Hall Render’s Raleigh office and advises a wide array of clients on commercial transactions and contracting, focusing on precision medicine, genomics and big data arrangements. Kerry regularly assists health systems and providers, as well as industry start-ups and biobanks, with structuring and negotiating data licensing, research collaboration, commercialization and... READ MORE

Kelci Laster is a health care transactions attorney who advises hospitals, health systems, physician groups and other health care organizations on strategic partnerships, acquisitions, divestitures and governance. She helps clients acquire or partner with other health care providers, divest assets that are no longer aligned with organizational goals and navigate complex regulatory requirements while... READ MORE

Addison Bradford is a health care real estate attorney who advises hospitals and health systems on development projects, real estate transactions and regulatory considerations related to health care facilities. Addison works closely with legal and real estate teams to help clients structure and close transactions that support their strategic growth objectives. He provides practical... READ MORE

Abby Kaericher is a health care government relations attorney who helps providers, associations and health care businesses navigate the political and regulatory landscape in Washington, D.C. and across the nation.   She works closely with executive leadership to build relationships and advocacy strategies that shape federal policy and regulatory outcomes.   Abby’s practice includes: Advocating before Congress and... READ MORE

Matt Schappa is a health care litigation attorney who defends hospitals, health systems and physician groups in complex disputes, government investigations and high-stakes lawsuits. Relationship-driven in his approach, Matt works closely with health care executives and legal teams to navigate litigation strategically, minimize disruption to patient-care operations and secure practical outcomes. Matt’s practice includes:... READ MORE

Christopher Adelman is a health care regulatory attorney who advises hospitals and other health care organizations on governance, compliance and operational legal matters. He provides general counsel–type support to health care providers, helping organizations navigate complex regulatory requirements while managing day-to-day operational issues. Chris also assists clients with health care real estate and development... READ MORE

Ron Sheff focuses his practice on tax-exempt financing, public-private partnerships and transactional matters for hospitals, health systems and other health care and public sector organizations. He regularly represents hospitals and other nonprofit institutions in tax-exempt bond financings and lending transactions, including the use of bank letters of credit and other credit enhancements. Ron advises... READ MORE

Brian Sabey is a health care litigation attorney who represents hospitals and health systems in employment disputes, contract matters and other litigation. He advises clients on resolving conflicts efficiently through litigation, pre‑litigation negotiation and strategic counseling, with an emphasis on practical outcomes. Brian also provides day‑to‑day guidance on employment and regulatory issues affecting hospital... READ MORE

Joe Kahn is a nationally recognized health care M&A attorney who advises hospitals and health systems on transformative transactions across the country. He partners with executive teams and in‑house legal departments on strategically significant mergers, acquisitions and affiliations, working closely with clients to develop and execute transaction strategies that advance long‑term organizational goals. Joe... READ MORE

Bobby Hamill is a health care transactions attorney who represents nonprofit, for‑profit and governmental providers in mergers and acquisitions and other complex transactions nationwide. He takes a practical and collaborative approach to advising clients on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, affiliations and joint ventures, and regularly serves as a strategic corporate advisor on large‑scale transactions, including... READ MORE