Natalie N. Marquez, Jd Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

PHARMACOSMOS THERAPEUTICS, INC. (30 hours per week)Axiom Attorney on Secondment, senior-level legal support-Responsible for assisting the General Counsel on post-acquisition integration. Requires review of commercial contracts of both companies, and collaboration cross-functionally with key stakeholders/business operations on current and future needs of the integrated companies.-Identifies overlap, gaps, and changes that need to be implemented both inside and outside of the post-acquisition integration related to vendor services.AKEBIA, INC. (20 hours per week)Axiom Attorney on Secondment, senior-level legal support-Provides legal support for commercial vendor contracts and compliance activities due to the launch of a new product.-Handles commercial vendor contracts, reviews existing agreements, conducts needs assessments, and provides tactical compliance oversight.-Addresses additional issues and advises on legal matters as assigned and/or requested by internal stakeholders.

CEPHEID (an operating company of DANAHER CORPORATION)Axiom Attorney on Secondment-Serves as lead legal representative on various cross-functional teams, namely the U.S. Commercial sales and marketing teams, and the Strategic Business Transactions teams in the U.S. and Canada-Serves as lead legal counsel on assigned projects on an as-needed basis, providing legal support on business development transactions, including licensing and collaborations, including to support due diligence efforts, transaction negotiation and drafting, and ongoing post-closing legal support for transactions with a global scope-Drafts, negotiates, and redlines intercompany and third-party agreements including data privacy, distribution, licensing, SaaS, IT, master supply, master service, procurement, GPO, and direct purchasing agreements-Communicates and leads negotiation with external parties (contract partners, regulators, external counsel, public authorities)-Provides accurate and timely legal advice to in-house clients on a variety of legal topics (federal fraud and abuse laws, HIPAA, U.S. and EU (GDPR) data privacy and protection laws, regulatory compliance issues, etc.)-Provides direction to contract specialists, paralegals and legal administrative staff, as well as interacts with a variety of departments within the Cepheid at all levels, including upper management/senior leadership-Applies effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on ad hoc legal issues and business strategy -Monitors compliance topics (data protection, advertising laws, anti-trust issues)-Engages in Data Privacy tasks for Cepheid C360 software, including advising on Data Protection risks related to the third parties (DPAs and procurement contracts), coordination of tasks covering international data transfers, data retention, privacy requirements, audits, etc.

ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS CORPORATIONAxiom Attorney on Secondment-Provided senior-level legal support (advice and counsel) to the marketing and sales teams in U.S. Molecular Diagnostics and U.S. Tissue Diagnostics-Collaborated with Roche in-house counsel in the specialized areas of fraud and abuse (Anti-Kickback Statute), anti-trust, and data privacy matters-Analyzed, drafted and negotiated complex commercial contracts, including large and regional GPO and direct purchase agreements -Advised and collaborated with team members across functional areas in the Molecular and Tissue Diagnostics franchises on specific contract questions and legal concerns related to new strategic business transactions-Attended meetings with leadership in finance, sales, and marketing for the Molecular franchise and Tissue Diagnostics franchise to discuss and strategize prospective business transactions, contracts, and amendments-Assisted in the resolution of complex business conflicts with customers and the negotiation of settlement agreements-Member of the Senior Leadership Teams for U.S. Molecular and U.S. Tissue Diagnostics, contributing to discussions and advising as appropriate

Deerfield, Illinois, United States

BAXTER INTERNATIONAL, INC.Axiom Attorney on Secondment-Provided senior-level legal support (advice and counsel) to business and sales teams in U.S. Hospital Products and U.S. Advanced Surgery-Collaborated across functional areas in the specialized areas of fraud and abuse, anti-trust, (use of competitive intelligence and communication), GDPR, US data privacy (PII, PHI), and intellectual property matters -Aligned with marketing and business team members on the development of contract templates for new product launches, 510k clearance/pre-marketing strategies, and FDA Emergency Use Authorization issues-Drafted/negotiated complex commercial contracts, including large and regional GPO and direct purchase agreements -Advised and collaborated with team members across functional areas in the USHP and Advanced Surgery portfolio on specific contract questions and legal concerns related to new business platforms -Drafted and advised sales and business team members across functional areas on non-disclosure agreements, warehouse distributor agreements, business associate agreements, consignment agreements, among others.-Assisted in the resolution of complex business conflicts with customers and the negotiation of settlement agreements.-Partnered with regional business unit stakeholders across functional areas to strategize, collaborate and advise on specific transactions and legal concerns relative to regulatory and internal policy compliance-Member of the Senior Leadership Teams (SLT) for U.S. Hospital Products and U.S. Renal, contributing to discussions and advising as appropriate

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Provided legal advice and counsel regarding the law and legal procedures in the following QPWB practice areas: • Healthcare/Regulatory - counseled on regulatory compliance - federal fraud and abuse laws, HIPAA, HITECH Act; Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement and mandatory reporting requirements; hospital policy analysis and drafting; hospital medical staff bylaws and policy document review; JACHO standards and compliance; related business transactions involving home health care entity acquisitions, medical spa formations, etc.);• Commercial Transactions - counseled clients on healthcare transactions and contracts; government contracts/RFPs, formation/dissolution, sale/purchase, joint ventures/buyouts, EEOC claims defense; contract negotiations; 501(c)(3) nonprofit formation, structure and compliance; banking and financial institution transactions (compliance, foreclosure, bankruptcy reaffirmations); and• Real Estate Transactions - counseled clients on residential and complex commercial transactions

-Provided legal advice and counsel on foreclosure/bankruptcy/creditor’s rights matters (Heartland Bank), commercial (Uniform Commercial Code Articles 4 and 4A financial services laws and regulations), real estate, and healthcare transactions (Memorial Health System, Abraham Memorial Hospital) and litigated civil matters-Obtained trademark and copyright protection for healthcare and corporate clients-Successfully completed a $5.85 million dollar M&A transaction-Successfully formed chiropractic and med spa entities and advised on matters related to start-up and general legal compliance including the application of state and federal regulation (e.g. licensure standards, physician recruitment and retention requirements, federal taxation of exempt organizations, and Medicare and Medicaid fraud and abuse laws, HIPAA and state privacy laws)-Responsible for continued development of the law firm’s business plan and marketing strategies, as well as the accounting and financial affairs of the firm-Accountable for the oversight and day-to-day management of law firm operations -Managed a legal team of ten, including 6 attorneys, 2 paralegals, 2 office staff

Falls Church, Virginia, United States

*Analyzed and recommended changes to current hospital policies and procedures to assure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations*Conducted research on case law, federal and state statutes and regulations to assist in responding to legal questions posed by corporate executives, system and facility directors, risk management, etc.*Drafted and reviewed corporate and facility-specific contracts including waivers; releases; independent contractor and consulting agreements; affiliation agreements; leases; IT/software lease and purchase agreements; and exclusive house-based and outside physician contracts*Researched, analyzed and responded to legal questions related to the federal fraud and abuse laws; HIPAA; HITECH Act; and Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement and mandatory reporting requirements*Assisted in policy development, drafted and reviewed legal documents, and responded to external complaints/subpoenas from government agencies*Participated on committees and collaborated on projects to address risk management and compliance considerations in the advancement of health system initiatives*Advised the hospital Foundation (non-profit) and Risk Management system offices on legal matters as required

Services provided at Provena Health, Corporate Office - Mokena, Illinois*Assured compliance and proper administration of corporate and facility-specific hospital policies and procedures*Responded to legal questions posed by corporate executives, system directors, and physicians*Analyzed and recommended changes to current hospital policies and procedures to assure compliance with state/federal laws, regulations, and JACHO standards*Drafted and finalized all corporate and facility-specific contracts including waivers, releases, independent contractor agreements, affiliation agreements, leases, software lease and purchase agreements, exclusive house-based and outside physician contracts*Reviewed all current and pending corporate and facility-specific contract provisions for any necessary changes, additions, and/or deletions necessary in order to comply with applicable laws and regulations*Conducted quarterly claim reviews on pending medical malpractice claims*Investigated, researched and compiled information relevant to the handling of system-wide legal matters for purposes of policy and standards development*Presented lectures at hospital facilities to educate and train staff on EMTALA, HIPAA, advanced directives, informed consent and other general liability and compliance issues (e.g. Fraud and Abuse, Stark Laws)*Co-Chaired meetings and advised members of the HIPAA Steering Committee responsible for the proper development and administration of system-wide privacy and security policies*Co-Chaired meetings and advised members of the Corporate Liaisons/Responsibility and Compliance Committee on issues pertaining to EMTALA, HIPAA privacy, and corporate policy and procedure

*Counseled Senators on healthcare, insurance and pension legislative and regulatory issues presented before Committee*Briefed caucus during legislative session on issues presented before the Senate with regard to healthcare, insurance, and pension issues and legislation*Advised Senators in negotiations with lobbyists and state agencies with regard to changes in current statutory laws and regulations in healthcare and insurance industries in light of proposed legislative measures*Composed formal and detailed analysis of proposed healthcare, insurance, and pension legislative measures introduced by the House, Senate, lobbyists and other interest organizations*Presented bills on the Senate floor with bill sponsors and assisted with any questions or concerns pertaining to the proposed legislation*Represented Senate at legislative meetings with Governor’s legislative staff on Senate caucus positions on current issues presented before the General Assembly*Assisted with drafting pretrial briefs and motions for Attorney General’s 2002 legislative redistricting litigation*Drafted key bills/legislative measures including the codification of Supreme Court cases and Illinois’ new Early Retirement Incentive Program*Collaborated with staff of the Public Health and Welfare Committee and Central Management Services, Employee Benefits Division in the development of a new retirement and health insurance program for teachers in Illinois*Headed the Illinois Task Force responsible for reviewing provisions of the proposed Fairness in Health Care Contracting Law*Responded to all constituent concerns, inquiries, and proposals on behalf of Senate members

Doctor Of Law (J.D.); Certificate In Health Law, Graduate

B.S. - Psychology; B.A. - Political Science, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Undergraduate

Activities and Societies: Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society; Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society (Political Science); Kappa Kappa Gamma.