Health dispute arbitration and mediation practice. Expert witness services in health industry disputes. URL - KatherineNelsonPC.com

Practicing as Karen Nelson. Chair of the U.S. Healthcare Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement practice. Represented health industry clients on federal and state regulatory and administrative matters of importance to health facilities, payers, providers, investors, and vendors or subcontractors.

Directed a team of lawyers tasked with enforcing audits and administrative investigations for health and human service programs. Provided legal direction to the office’s hundred of investigators, auditors, clinicians and support personnel across thirty-two statewide offices. Advised the Inspector General, HHSC Executive Management and state legislators and staff on policy and strategic goals, and the implementation of key program integrity provisions of the Affordable Care Act. Certified Inspector General.

Represented governmental entities in complex litigation and appeals. Specialized in Constitutional and regulatory issues.

Represented Dallas County Commissioners' Court in civil litigation and appeals. Served as prosecutor in criminal trials, criminal and civil appeals, and extraordinary writs.