I am a senior compliance officer and legal counsel with focused expertise in healthcare fraud and abuse as well as general healthcare litigation. Through my blended in-house and law firm (Am Law 100 and 200) experience, I have represented hospitals, healthcare providers, durable medical equipment providers and pharmaceutical corporations in matters involving the False Claims Act, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback, HIPAA, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and other regulatory issues. Well-versed in conducting internal corporate investigations, I advise clients on corporate compliance issues, develop compliance programs, as well as handle matters involving qui tam whistleblowers and key compliance risk areas such as medical necessity, physician supervision, medical billing and coding, and bundling/unbundling. I have also successfully negotiated settlements and agreements with government agencies that reduce liability and risk.With extensive experience in state and federal litigation, I maintain excellent legal and communication skills and a proven ability to organize and manage cases in a timely manner. I thrive on being a team player, rolling up my sleeves, and diving in to resolve conflict and diffuse adversarial situations through honest and ethical approaches. ➤ Areas of Expertise: Internal Investigations & Controls, Compliance & Ethics Programs, Team Training & Management, Compliance Violations, Anti-Corruption & Anti-Bribery Activities, Enforcement Agreements, Risk Assessments, Statutory & Regulatory Standards, Due Diligence, Contract Negotiations, Corporate Governance➤ State Bar Admissions: Maryland, Virginia, District of Columbia, New York➤ Certifications: Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC)➤ Memberships & Affiliations: Board Member ─ Nancy on Norwalk; Member ─ Healthcare Compliance Association; American Health Lawyers Association; American Bar Association