Emily Black Grey

Partner in Baton Rouge

Emily Black Grey

Partner in Baton Rouge

Emily is a board-certified Health Law Specialist who has practiced health law for 25 years. She is a member of the firm's Management Committee, and Best Lawyers named her the "Lawyer of the Year" in Health Care Law in Baton Rouge in 2024 and 2026. Emily is one of only 3 Louisiana lawyers ranked in Band 1 by Chambers USA.

Emily's clients describe her as "extremely knowledgeable and extraordinarily helpful." She is known for her experience in the field, particularly in the intersection of state regulatory and federal requirements. Her clients include hospitals, behavioral health providers and addiction treatment centers, surgery centers, pharmacies, physicians, laboratories, healthcare management and consulting companies and other healthcare businesses. She represents healthcare providers in operational matters, regulatory and compliance issues, contracting, licensing and enrollment, reimbursement and payment disputes, healthcare transactions, and other business matters. Healthcare providers have also engaged her as a health law expert in litigation and arbitration.

Emily currently serves on the American Health Law Association Board of Directors. She has also held leadership positions in the American Bar Association House of Delegates (which establishes national ABA policies), the Louisiana State Bar Association's Health Law Section (as Vice Chair), the Louisiana Law Institute (the state's official law revision commission), and the Baton Rouge Bar Association. She is also a frequent speaker and author on healthcare issues, with more than 130 presentations and publications, including many for the American Health Law Association and the Louisiana Hospital Association.

Emily is licensed in Louisiana and Texas, is a health law arbitrator, and has served as adjunct faculty, teaching health law at the LSU Law Center.

Admissions

Education

Memberships & Activities

SOLACE, Inc., (member, since 2002)
Phi Delta Phi International Legal Fraternity
Louisiana State Bar Association (Health Law Section Vice Chair 2010-2015, member since 2000, Crystal Gavel Award, 2005), Board Certified Health Law Specialist – Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization
Louisiana Society for Hospital Attorneys, since 2000
Louisiana Law Review
Louisiana Law Institute Council Member (2009-2012)
Baton Rouge Bar Association (President's Award, 2014; Judge Keogh Award, 2008; Luncheon Program Chair, 2008; Law Day Committee Chair, 2007 and 2010; Bench Bar Committee, Chair 2013, member since 2006; Law Expo Committee Chair, 2006; Young Lawyer's Section Council, 2005; Sidebar Luncheon Chair, 2005)
American Health Law Association, since 2000 (Board of Directors, elected for two terms, 2022-2028; Nominating Committee, 2025-2026; Hospitals and Health Systems Practice Group, Chair 2018-2020, Vice Chair of Education 2015-2016; Vice Chair of Strategic Activities 2014-2015; Mentoring Committee, 2012 – 2013; Public Health Systems Affinity Group, Chair 2013-2014, Vice Chair, 2012-2013; Public Sector Task Force, 2012; Hospitals and Health Systems Leadership Development Program, 2011 – 2012; Emergen
American Bar Association, House of Delegates Member, 2009-2012 Terms
Arbitrator, American Health Law Association’s Arbitration Panel

Awards & Recognition

Ranked in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business for Louisiana in Healthcare (Since 2016)
Named "Lawyer of the Year" in Health Care Law in Baton Rouge by Best Lawyers (2024, 2025)
Selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America^® (Since 2016)
AV^® Preeminent^TM Peer Review Rated.
Baton Rouge Bar Association’s President’s Award: 2014. The BRBA President recognizes individuals for service, dedication and contributions to the Association.
Listed in Louisiana Super Lawyers in the area of Health Care (2012, 2013, 2015, 2018 and 2019)
Named a "Rising Star" in the area of Health Care in the 2012, 2013 and 2015 editions of Louisiana Super Lawyers
Elected a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation in April, 2011. The Fellows support the research of the ABF through their annual contributions and sponsor programming of direct relevance to leaders of the legal profession.
Selected for the American Health Lawyers Association, Hospitals and Health Systems Practice Group's Leadership Development Program for the 2011-12 AHLA Program Year.
Named to American Bar Association House of Delegates: 2009-2012. Emily was named to the American Bar Association House of Delegates on behalf of the Baton Rouge Bar Association. In that position, she represented the thousands of area lawyers and the BRBA generally at the national level., The House of Delegates is responsible for the control, administration, and policy-making of the ABA.
Female Mentor of the Year: 2009. Awarded by Postlethwaite and Netterville in recognition of Emily’s dedication to mentoring young women and helping them succeed in their careers and personal lives.
Named to the Louisiana Law Institute Council: 2009-2012. Emily was a member of the official advisory law revision commission, law reform agency and legal research agency of the state of Louisiana.
Judge Joseph Keogh Memorial Award for Outstanding Service in the Community: 2008. The Baton Rouge Bar Association recognizes one member of Young Lawyers Section with this annual award for exhibiting outstanding leadership throughout the Baton Rouge Bar Association and the Baton Rouge community.
Marquis Who’s Who
Who's Who in the World: Since 2010. Recognized as one of the leading achievers from around the globe.
Who’s Who of American Women: Since 2008. Recognized as one of the most noteworthy women in the country.
Who’s Who In American Law: Since 2007. Recognized as one of the nation's top legal professionals.
Named one of Baton Rouge's "Top Forty Under Forty": 2006. The Baton Rouge Business Report's annual award recognizes the 40 top business and community leaders in Baton Rouge under the age of 40.
Paul H. Chapman Award: 2006. The National Foundation for Improvement of Justice honors the work of individuals and organizations who work to improve justice with a $10,000 award. In September 2006, Emily accepted the award on behalf of Community Partners for Forensic Science, Inc. at a ceremony, in Atlanta, Georgia.
Crystal Gavel Award: 2005. Louisiana State Bar Association’s award recognizes outstanding lawyers and judges who have been unsung heroes and heroines in their communities, and specifically individuals who have performed services out of a sense of duty, responsibility, and professionalism and made a difference in their local communities, in local organizations, or even in the life of one person.
Young Woman of Achievement Nominee: 2005. The Baton Rouge YWCA’s Women of Achievement Program recognizes and honors local women in professional, artistic and service categories. The Young Woman of Achievement Category recognizes an outstanding woman under the age of 35.
Board Certified Health Law Specialist-Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization

Community Involvement

Baton Rouge Area Foundation, Nonprofit Board Fellows. Class of 2025.
Catholic Daughters of America, St Francis Chapter. Member, 2024.
Catholic High School Mothers’ Club. Member, 2019 to 2022. Student Appreciation Committee Chair, 2019-2021.
Catholic High School Spirit Committee: Member, 2019 to 2022. Co-Chair, 2020-2022.
Community Partners For Forensic Science, Inc. (Founding member, vice-president since 2003).
Council for A Better Louisiana (CABL). Leadership Louisiana, Class of 2023.
Downtown Business Association of Baton Rouge, Inc. (Board of Directors, Secretary since 2025).
Junior League of Baton Rouge, member 2003-2006.
LSU Law School’s Annual Giving Campaign: Team Leader, 2008-2010.
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Annual Giving Campaign, Corporate Division: Volunteer, 2008-2010.
St. Aloysius Catholic Church: Lector, Eucharistic Minister, 2024 – present.
St. Jean Vianney Catholic Church Parish Planning Committee, 2008-2010.
St. Jean Vianney School, Open House Committee Chair, 2006-2012.
St. Thomas More Catholic Church & School: Lector, Eucharistic Minister, Sacristan, Bishop Ott Shelter, Mission Day, Home and School Association, 2000 – 2006, 2020 – 2024.
St. Vincent De Paul Men’s Shelter: Volunteer, 2000-2004.

Publications

“From Compliance to Care: How Hospitals Are Navigating the APP Revolution”, October 2025
“When CMS Changes the Map: How Mileage Recalculations Are Costing Hospitals Their CAH Status” Louisiana Hospital Association’s Impact Lawbrief, Vol. 40, No. 7, August 2025
“American Health Lawyers Association, Representing Hospitals and Health Systems Handbook. (2nd Ed., 2024). Editor.”, November 2024
“Governance Check Up: The Board's Duty Is Oversight, Not Management” Louisiana Hospital Association’s Impact Lawbrief, Vol. 39. No. 6, August 2024
“Hospitals Beware: Properly Safeguarding the Most Protected Patient Records in Healthcare. (42 CFR Part 2)” Louisiana Hospital Association’s Impact Lawbrief, June/July 2024
“What Hospitals Really Need to Know About Information Blocking”, June 2024
“Emily B. Grey Elected to Management Committee”, January 2024
“Louisiana Will Loosen Restrictions on Non-Emergency Healthcare Services Starting April 27, 2020”, April 2020
“Managed Care: LA Department of Insurance Emergency Rule 37”, March 2020
Cameras in Surgery Pit Patient Privacy Against Hospital Safety, Bloomberg Law, Health Law & Business News, (April 17, 2019). Quoted as healthcare law expert regarding patient consents and hospital conducting surveillance. Available here
Disaster Preparedness and Response: Five Focus Areas for Hospital and Health System Counsel, American Health Lawyers Association Hospitals & Health Systems Rx Newsletter, Vol. 21, Issue 1 (March 2019).
American Health Lawyers Association, Health Care Compliance Legal Issues Manual (5th Ed., 2019). Contributing Author, Chapter 16 “EMTALA Compliance.”
Course Correction: The Opioid Crisis, Regulatory Efforts, and the Role of Physicians. American Health Lawyers Association Physicians Organizations Newsletter, Vol. 20, Issue 2, December 2017
The New Two-Midnight Rule – Scrutiny Delayed for 90 Days. Louisiana Hospital Association's Impact Lawbrief, September 2013.
CMS Seeks Comment on How EMTALA Should Apply to Inpatients and Hospitals with Specialized Capabilities. Louisiana Hospital Association's Impact Lawbrief, January 2011.
CMS' Stark Self-Disclosure Protocols: The Who, What When, Where, Why and How of the New Process. Louisiana Hospital Association's Impact Lawbrief, September 2010.
Tax Refund Opportunity For Nursing Homes. Louisiana Nursing Home Association’s Lagniappe, May 2010 (discussing state sales and use tax refunds available for certain health care items).
www.healthlawyers.org/EmergencyPreparednessToolkit
ABA House Of Delegates Report: Dues Changes, School Debt, Immigration Reform and More, Baton Rouge Bar Association’s Around the Bar, May 2010.
Hospitals Should Take Advantage of Tax Refund Opportunities, Louisiana Hospital Association’s Impact Lawbrief, April 2010 (discussing state sales and use tax refunds available for certain health care items).
ABA House of Delegates - 2009 Annual Meeting Report, Baton Rouge Bar Association's Around the Bar, October 2009.
6th Circuit Decision Broadens Scope of EMTALA and Liability for Hospitals, Louisiana Hospital Association's Impact Lawbrief, May 2009.
When Should Hospitals Report Crimes? Louisiana Hospital Association's Impact Lawbrief, April 2009.
HCQIA Immunity Strengthened -- Fifth Circuit Reverses Poliner. Louisiana Hospital Association's Impact Lawbrief, August 2008 (discussing the appellate court’s reversal of multi-million dollar award to a physician based on the Health Care Quality Improvement Act).
Do Hospitals Have To Treat Psychiatric Emergencies? EMTALA and Mental Health, Healthcare Journal of Baton Rouge, July/August 2008, at 28-29.
Hospitals Don’t Have to Report Internal Incidents of Neglect or Abuse -- OR DO THEY? Louisiana Hospital Association's Impact Lawbrief, March 2008 (explaining the requirements of La. R.S. 40:2009.20).
A Peer Review Primer, HealthCare Journal of Baton Rouge, July/August 2007.
About Healthcare, About Management, April 2005 (discussion of Driscoll v. Stucker, a case about physician peer review requirements under the Health Care Quality Improvement Act).
Romero v. Willis Knighton Medical Center, Louisiana Hospital Association's Impact Law Brief, June 2004.
CMS Releases Survey, Louisiana Hospital Association's Impact Law Brief, November 2004.
About Healthcare, About Management, October 2003 (discussion of DHH's recent release of EMTALA final regulations).
About Healthcare, About Management, June 2003 (discussion of on Harry v. Marchant, a case on the duty under EMTALA to provide stabilization treatment).
About Healthcare, About Management, May 2003 (discussion of recent ruling in Dibble v. Penn State Geisinger Clinic, Inc. on HMO trade secrets).
HHS Calls for Federal Regulation of Medical Malpractice Litigation System, Louisiana Hospital Association's Impact Lawbrief, August 2002 (summarizing DHH report on national malpractice crisis and proposed legislation).
Court Finds No EMTALA Duty to Stabilize a Patient Who is not Transferred, Louisiana Hospital Association's Impact Lawbrief, July 2002 (summarizing Eleventh Circuit EMTALA ruling in Harry v. Marchant arising from an alleged failure to stabilize).
Supreme Court Rules on Patient Dumping, Louisiana Hospital Association's Impact Lawbrief, March 2002 (summarizing a recent Louisiana Supreme Court ruling relating to the malpractice damages cap and EMTALA).
About Healthcare, About Management, November 2001 (discussion of recent case on physician duty to fetus).
About Healthcare, About Management, July 2011 (summary of recent developments in Complementary and Alternative Medicine Law and expected actions by Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners).
The Medical Malpractice Damages Cap: What is Included? 60 La.L.Rev. 547 (Winter 2000). A detailed analysis of La. R.S. 40:1299.42(B) and its application to claims for loss of consortium, vicarious liability, and exclusively economic injuries. Cited with approval in Turner v. Southwest Louisiana Hosp. Ass'n, 2003-0237 La. App. 3 Cir. 10/1/03); 856 So.2d 1237, 1243.

Presentations

December 12, 2025 – Professionalism Across the Ages: A Generational Guide for Lawyers, Presented at the Baton Rouge Bar Association’s CLE By The Hour.
December 5, 2025 - PROFESSIONALISM: Respect Your Elders (and Younger): A Generational Guide to Professionalism., Louisiana State Bar Association Health Law Section’s 16th Annual J. Barrett Benton Health Law CLE.
October 24, 2025– Advanced Practice Providers, Latest Trends and Developments.
audio link and video link
September 18, 2025 – The Future of Providing Care with Advanced Practice Providers - New Market Models and Challenges., American Health Lawyers Association webinar.
June 26, 2025 – Behavioral Health Law Update Conference, Louisiana Hospital Association. Conference Co-Chair and Moderator
April 4, 2025 – Representing Hospitals and Health Systems: What Has Changed Over the Years, AHLA’S Speaking of Health Law Podcast audio link
February 20 and 21, 2025 – Charting the Future: A Legal Roadmap for Advancing Care with Advanced Practice Providers., AMERICAN HEALTH LAW ASSOCIATION, ADVISING PROVIDERS IN AUSTIN, TX.
August 23, 2024 – Health Law & Policy 2024, Louisiana State Bar Association. Program Co-Chair and Moderator.
June 19, 2024 – Update on 42 CFR Part 2 Revisions, Louisiana Hospital Association Behavioral Health Law Update, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
April 11, 2024 – Advanced Topics in Health Care Law: EMTALA, Guest Lecturer at LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
March 18, 2024 - Health Care Compliance: EMTALA, Guest Lecturer at Loyola Law School, New Orleans, Louisiana
December 12, 2023 - Surveying Recent Opioid Settlements: Learnings & Opportunities for Behavioral Health, American Health Lawyers Association Webinar
December 8, 2023 – What Hospital Lawyers Need to Know about Behavioral Health (including Opioid Settlement Funding, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics-CCBHC, 988 Crisis Hotline), The Louisiana Hospital Association’s Annual Health Law Symposium
August 18, 2023 – Health Law & Policy 2023, Louisiana State Bar Association. Program Co-Chair and Moderator
February 4, 2022 - 2022 Compliance Survival Guide: What ASCs Need to Know, Louisiana Ambulatory Surgery Center Association Annual Meeting
February 5, 2021 - Practical Managed Care Tips for Your Surgery Center, Louisiana Ambulatory Surgery Center Association Annual Meeting
June 19, 2019 - Fresh From the Trenches: A Hospital Lawyer’s Disaster Preparedness and Response Boot Camp – Session IV: Show (Us) the Money! Tips and Tales of Counsel’s Role in Securing Revenue and Reestablishing Solvency after a Large-Scale Disaster, American Health Lawyers Association. Moderator.
May 8, 2019 - In House Counsel and Hospitals and Health Systems Practice Groups’ Joint Open Member Call , American Health Lawyers Association.
March 28, 2019 - Behavioral Health Lightening Round: EMTALA Update & Behavioral Health Law Update: Creating the Right Balance in the Delivery of Behavioral Healthcare , Louisiana Hospital Association of Behavioral Health.
EMTALA Update, LHA Behavioral Health Law Update (March 2019.)
July 19, 2018 - Moving Beyond Basics: A Bootcamp For Hospital Lawyers & Advisors, Part VI: Hot Topics in EMTALA: Screening and Triaging Emergency Room Challenges, American Health Lawyers Association
June 20, 2018 - Opioid Podcast Series: Physician Perspective, American Health Lawyers Association Opioid Podcast Series
February 9, 2018 - The Opioid Addiction Crisis - Recent Regulatory Actions, Pending Lawsuits and the Role of ASCs, Presented at the Louisiana Ambulatory Surgery Center Association Annual Conference.
February 5-6, 2018 - Hot Topics in EMTALA: Screening and Triaging Emergency Room Challenges, AMERICAN HEALTH LAWYERS ASSOCIATION, PHYSICIANS AND HOSPITALS LAW INSTITUTE IN NEW ORLEANS, LA.
November 3, 2017 - Lightning Round: EMTALA Lessons, Presented at the Louisiana Hospital Association's Annual Health Law Symposium
September 9, 2017 - Practical Pointers for Hospitals Handling the Opioid Crisis, AMERICAN HEALTH LAWYERS ASSOCIATION, Moderator
June 26-27, 2017 - Potholes Along the Golden Gate Bridge: Legal Ethics in Inside Counsel/Outside Counsel Interactions American Health Lawyers Association Annual Meeting In San Francisco, CA.
March 23, 2017 - Behavioral Health Lightening Round - Six Stories of What Not To Do Under EMTALA, Louisiana Association of Behavioral Health, Spring Education Conference.
January 20, 2017 - Everything You Wanted to Know About State Licensing but Were Afraid to Ask, Presented at the Louisiana Ambulatory Surgery Center Association Annual Meeting.
January 19, 2017 - EMTALA Update, Presented at the Louisiana Hospital Association's annual Behavioral Health Update.
June 28, 2016 - A Strategic Framework for Hospital Partnership and Affiliation Models, AMERICAN HEALTH LAWYERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING in Denver. Moderator of Luncheon Program.
June 6, 2016 – An Interactive Case Study: How to Respond to Complaints of Unnecessary Medical Procedures in the Hospital, Part I, AMERICAN HEALTH LAWYERS ASSOCIATION. Moderator.
March 3, 2016 – The Consolidation Continuum: Alternative Provider Alignment Structures Part II: Hospital Partnership and Affiliation Models--A Strategic Framework, AMERICAN HEALTH LAWYERS ASSOCIATION. Moderator.
October 1, 2014 - EMTALA & Psychiatric Issues, Presented for LSU-OLOL Psychiatry Residency Program.
August 20, 2014 - Mental Health and EMTALA, Presented at the Louisiana Hospital Association’s annual Mental Health Law Update conference.
February 12, 2014 - Public/Private Partnerships Educational Series: Part I: Alternative Sources of State Medicaid Match – CPEs, IGTs and other Obscure Acronyms, American Health Lawyers Association
January 13, 2014 – Public Health Systems Affinity Group Educational Call: “HIPAA/ HITECH Update: Practical Effects and Enforcement Trends.” , AMERICAN HEALTH LAWYERS ASSOCIATION.
October 15, 2013 – Introduction to Compliance. Guest Lecturer for Paul M. Hebert (LSU) Law Center’s Health Law Survey Course.
July 24, 2013 – ACOs, “The Basics?” Presented at the Annual Meeting of the LOUISIANA / MISSISSIPPI HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE ASSOCIATION in New Orleans, LA.
June 22, 2013 – Health Reform Update (PPACA Insurance Mandate). Presented at the Annual Meeting of the LOUISIANA ASSOCIATION OF GENERAL CONTRACTORS in SanDestin, FL.
May 9, 2013 - Mental Health and EMTALA. Presented at the Louisiana Hospital Association’s annual Mental Health Law Update conference.
February 11-12, 2013 - The MSO's Prognosis After ACA: A Viable Integration Tool? American Health Lawyers Association Physicians and Physician Organizations Law Institute in Phoenix, AZ. Presented with Greg Anderson of Horne, LLP.
January 24, 2013 - Physician Alignment Issues. Presented at the Louisiana Hospital Association's Business Health Law Program.
September 6, 2012 - Evaluation and Valuation: Key Considerations When Analyzing a Public Health System Transaction. American Health Lawyers Association. Moderated webinar presentation with Casey Nolan and Jerry Chang of Navigant Consulting.
March 26, 2012 – Louisiana Governmental Ethics Issues: A Top Ten List for Hospital Service District Board Members. Presented for Lane Regional Medical Center’s Board of Commissioners.
March 19, 2012 – EMTALA Basics. Presented for the Woman’s Hospital Medical Staff.
March 13, 2012 – What Healthcare Lawyers Really Do. Presented for the River City Legal Professionals
March 1, 2012 - Mental Health Issues in EMTALA: Recent Developments. Presented at the Louisiana Hospital Association’s annual Mental Health Law Update conference.
October 7, 2011 - EMTALA And Enforcement Actions. Presented at the Louisiana State Bar Association’s Health Care Reform Conference.
May 17, 2011 - Accountable Care Organizations (ACO's): The "Basics"? Presented at the Louisiana Organization of Nurse Executives Spring Education conference.
March 15, 2011–Mental Health Issues in EMTALA. Presented at the Louisiana Hospital Association's Mental Health Law Update Conference.
November 9, 2010– Legal & Regulatory Issues in EHR and HIE. Presented at the 2010 Louisiana HIPAA Conference.
September 30, 2010 –Is Your Hospital Prepared for the Next Emergency? A webinar presented by the American Health Lawyers Association providing an overview of emergency preparedness law and addressing regulatory and operational real-life emergency scenarios hospitals may face. Presented Operational Issues session.
June 2, 2010 –Louisiana Healthcare Reform Conference. A one-day conference on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and other recent healthcare reforms. Presented sessions: (1) The Skinny on Healthcare Reform: An Overview, (2) Physician-Owned Hospital Summary, (3) Physician Owned Hospitals Breakout Session.
May 6, 2010 –The Skinny on Healthcare Reform: What Lawyers Need to Know. Presented Continuing Legal Education Program for the Baton Rouge Bar Association.
March 27, 2010 –Sitting with the Cool Kids - Moderated seminar at the Baton Rouge Bar Association's Bench Bar Conference where local judges and lawyers met in small groups to discuss professional issues and courtroom decorum.
January 20, 2010 –Compliance Program Basics: Setting up The Process - Introduction to Compliance Practice. A seminar sponsored by the Louisiana Hospital Association for Hospital CEOs, Vice President of Patient Care Services, Compliance Officers, Directors of Nursing, Risk Managers, Medical Auditors, and Hospital Attorneys, presented section on Introduction to Compliance Practice and led table discussion of common operational issues.
September 29, 2009 –Compliance Training. Presented in-house training to all West Jefferson Medical Center personnel.
June 18, 2009 Compliance Seminar on Physician Related Issues: Gifts and Professional Courtesy to Physicians. A seminar sponsored by the Louisiana Hospital Association for hospital CEOs, Vice President of Patient Care Services, Compliance Officers, Directors of Nursing, Risk Managers, Medical Auditors, and Hospital Attorneys, presented section on Gifts and Professional Courtesy to Physicians
April 7, 2009 – Advanced Directives and DNR Designations. Presented Continuing Medical Education Program at Byrd Regional Hospital Medical Staff Meeting.
April 7, 2009 – The Captain of the Ship and Your Scope of Practice. Presented educational Program to Byrd Regional Hospital Operating Room Staff.
March 26, 2009 – Mental Health Law Update. Acted as moderator of seminar sponsored by the Louisiana Hospital Association primarily for hospital administrators, program directors and presented the section on EMTALA and Mental Health Law Issues on panel with Louisiana Office of Mental Health Deputy Secretary.
January 13, 2009 – Compliance Program Basics: Introduction to Compliance. A seminar sponsored by the Louisiana Hospital Association for hospital CEOs, Vice President of Patient Care Services, Compliance Officers, Directors of Nursing, Risk Managers, Medical Auditors, and Hospital Attorneys, presented section on Introduction to Compliance Practice.
November 4, 2008 – Advanced Directives and DNR Designations. Presented Continuing Medical Education Program at the Ochsner St. Anne General Hospital Medical Staff.
May 8, 2008 – Health Law Update: Fraud and Abuse. A seminar sponsored by the Louisiana Hospital Association for its members.
March 27-29, 2008 – A Jukebox of Jurisprudence and Musical Chairs with the Judges. Presented at the Baton Rouge Bar Association's Bench Bar Conference: (1) Moderator of a panel of city, civil, criminal, family court and federal judges who provided a review of recent cases and legislation and (2) organizing a seminar where over 150 lawyers met in small groups with more than 30 local judges to discuss professional issues and courtroom decorum.
April 13, 2007 - Speed Dating with Judges - Seminar with over 100 lawyers and 30 local judges to discuss professional issues and courtroom decorum.
June 29, 2006 and June 21, 2007 - Tackling Advanced Medical Practice Issues in Louisiana - A National Business Institute Seminar to Baton Rouge medical malpractice lawyers.
April 12, 2006 and April 19, 2007 - Louisiana Medical Malpractice Act: Patient's Compensation Fund, Medical Review Panel and Expedited Procedures. Seminar presented to AIG adjusters.
May 9, 2005 - EMTALA and On-Call Duties - Presented Continuing Medical Education Program at the Quarterly Meeting of the Slidell Memorial Hospital Medical Staff.
March 8, 2005 - Practical Law. Presented to the Junior League of Baton Rouge.
May 15, 2003 - Litigation & HIPAA. Presented at "Collection Law for the Health Care Industry in Louisiana" sponsored by Lorman Education Services.
November 7, 2002 - Assignment of Benefits. Presented at The 13th Annual Health Law Symposium of the Louisiana Society of Hospital Attorneys.
December 4, 2001 - The Basics of EMTALA: The Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act. Presented to Riverwest Hospital Medical Staff.

Expert Witness Engagements

Consuelo Cervantes vs. Tenet Hospitals Limited, A Texas Limited Partnership D/B/A/ The Hospitals Of Providence East Campus, Civil Action No. 3:18-Cv-00110-Kc, United States District Court For The Western District Of Texas El Paso Division (March 4, 2019). Provided expert opinion regarding whether hospital satisfied Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (“EMTALA”) requirements related to medical screening examinations in accordance with 42 U.S.C. §1395dd(a), 42 C.F.R. §489.24(a)(i), and associated healthcare regulatory guidance.
Highline Health, L.L.C. vs. UTC Laboratories, L.L.C. AAA Case No. 01-16-0003-3824 (June 30, 2017). Provided expert opinion regarding whether an agreement related to Master Distributor Agreement (MDA) for laboratory presents an unduly high risk of violating state or federal healthcare laws and whether the fair market value evaluation of the MDA compensation takes appropriate factors into account.