Alyssa Desgranges-Ellett, Jd Email & Phone Number

Houston, Tx, Us

Houston, Texas, United States

Primary legal advisor to the CEO and senior corporate officers for a variety of legal issues, with an emphasis on business, employment, and regulatory matters. Oversight and management of Human Resources contracting, including employment contracts, confidentiality agreements and termination documentation. Oversight and management of the ethical engagement within the company, through programs including MIC’s Mentor Program or other initiatives.Dept. Leader of the Legal & Compliance Department, responsible for legal oversight of Medical Informatics Corp.’s Quality System, in conjunction with Director of Compliance, by providing legal regulatory analysis and guidance to remain compliant with standards.Scrivener for all Board of Directors meetings and assist Board Secretary with execution of Board administrative duties.Primary company representative for all external audits, with an emphasis on SOC 2 audits and ISO 13485:2016 audits. Oversight for preparation of all regulatory submissions to the FDA and other agencies.

Houston, Texas, United States

Provide legal counsel to enterprise, with a focus on regulatory and employment matters.Maintain all company policies and processes relevant for a regulated Quality System, including documenting process validation, identifying non-conformities, and providing oversight for all corrective and preventive actions.Identify areas of process improvement across company functions and recommend action based on applicable law and business considerations.Lead company’s employee Mentorship Program to reinforce company values and establish a positive company culture across departments.

Houston, Texas, United States

Specializing in Medicaid eligibility, Medicaid appeals, Guardianship, Conservatorship, Probate Administration, Probate Claims, Civil Litigation, Qualified Income Trusts, Discharge hearings, and Admissions consulting• Training, supervising, and mentoring junior associate attorneys, assisting with firm marketing • Chair member for firm’s Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Committee, and participating in client meetings to review outstanding matters and ensure client satisfaction for legal services provided

Houston, Texas, United States

• Providing multi-state jurisdiction legal representation to national and regional long-term care and skilled nursing facilities related to complex Medicaid eligibility matters for in-house residents including corresponding state administrative appeals for public benefits eligibility. • Administering legal guidance to corporate healthcare providers with the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security Administration, and Veteran’s Affairs regulations. • Assisting with contract administration and enforcement related to contractual disputes for both internal facility business operations and third-party vendor contracts, including completion of pre-trial discovery for pending litigation, legal representation in mediation and arbitration hearings, and administration of settlement negotiations

Houston, Texas

• Managed the Medical Record Audit Department that oversaw client case files during settlement negotiations with pharmaceutical manufacturers and performed critical analysis of medical records for clients to aid in the determination of individual settlement allocation amounts. • Facilitated several high volume pharmaceutical litigation settlement dockets. • Managed high volume of attorney-client phone calls to advise and address client concerns related to participation in potential settlements.

The Woodlands, Texas

Handled matters related to family law, estate planning, business formation, probate and civil litigation issues• Analyzed legal research and draft corresponding legal documents including formal pleadings, discovery requests and responses, and business formation documents• Maintain positive client relationships through client collaboration and communication between the Firm and the client• Attend court hearings, mediations, and trials for family law and probate cases• Assisted Managing Attorney with trial preparation matters including: managing trial filing deadlines, interviewing and preparing clients and witnesses, creating and organizing exhibits, and sitting second chair on family law trials

Houston, Texas

• Assisted with investigations by conducting interviews of potential witnesses.• Attended State and Federal Court hearings including arraignments, trials, & sentencing hearings.• Performed legal research on healthcare fraud and additional white collar crimes such as identity theft.• Executed search warrants with federal agencies including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Drug Enforcement Administration, and Dept. of Health & Human Services-Office of the Inspector General.• Analyzed bank records to track possible cases of Medicaid fraud.

Houston, Texas

A legal fellowship position with Equal Justice America for Disability Rights Texas. • Assisted attorneys with advocating for clients’ rights at Texas State Supported Living Centers.• Conducted legal research and analysis for motions, temporary restraining orders, and complaints.• Performed extensive and thorough reviews of treatment records.

Houston, Texas

• Assisted attorneys with advocating for clients’ rights at Texas State Supported Living Centers.• Conducted legal research and analysis for motions, temporary restraining orders, and complaints.• Performed extensive and thorough reviews of treatment records.

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Juris Doctorate, Law

- President of Health Law Society - President of Public Interest Law Society; - Member of Alternative Dispute Resolution Advocates.

Bachelor'S Degree, Major: Legal Studies, Minors: Criminal Justice & Spanish

- Mullendore Legal Studies and Criminal Justice Scholarship Award 2009-2010 - Dean’s List 2008, 2009, and 2010 - Treasurer of the Law.