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Overview

With a lifelong passion for medicine and a background in health administration and policy, Anna focuses her practice on regulatory compliance in the healthcare industry.

Anna advises major hospital systems and physician groups on healthcare operations, general regulatory compliance matters, and issues specific to academic medicine. She especially enjoys working with large university health systems with their exciting integration of education and healthcare. In addition, Anna represents hospitals in medical staff matters and disputes concerning physicians and providers, and she also provides counsel on various pharmacy related matters.

Anna’s interest in healthcare dates back to her childhood: she grew up wanting to be a doctor, and as long as she can remember, she’s been passionate about patient care. During her undergraduate years, she majored in health administration and policy and public health, developing an interest in the business and legal side of healthcare operations. Anna still sees healthcare from a public health perspective, and she cares deeply about improving systems for both patients and providers.

Initially, Anna began her legal career in corporate governance and transactions before joining the firm’s healthcare team. Her corporate background means that she has an in-depth understanding of clients’ business operations and contract issues, and she continues to advise on regulatory matters that arise during corporate transactions for healthcare and life sciences clients. She also regularly assists on contracting matters.

Known as a highly reliable professional who gets it right the first time, Anna offers clients a creative, strategic perspective in straightforward language. She serves as a true client partner, building lasting collaborative relationships.

Services

Education

  • J.D., Washington and Lee University School of Law
    • German Law Journal, Senior Articles Editor
    • Frederic L. Kirgis Jr., International Law Prize recipient
  • B.S., Creighton University
    • cum laude
    • Health Administration and Policy
    • Public Health
    • History

Admissions

  • Missouri

Professional Memberships and Certifications

  • American Bar Association, Health Law Section
  • American Health Law Association, Young Lawyer Representative
  • Lean Six Sigma, IASSC Certified Yellow Belt
2024 Pro Bono Contributor
Outside the Office

Anna is at her happiest when she’s outdoors.

Anna is an avid adventurer of the outdoors. She particularly enjoys backpacking and camping—noting her favorite hiking destination as Yellowstone National Park. Anna also enjoys travelling, having visited more than 20 countries.