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Introduction
April Schweitzer partners with provider clients to address corporate and regulatory issues affecting hospitals, health systems, physician groups, and federally qualified health centers (FQHCs). April also provides counsel regarding value-based contracting, clinical integration networks, and accountable care organizations.
My focus
As a former public health project manager, I enjoy the opportunity to work with a variety of healthcare clients to implement strategies that will ultimately impact patients. I am particularly interested in helping clients think strategically about the practical realities of functioning in an ever evolving healthcare environment. Currently, my practice consists of the following:
Healthcare Transactions
I work on transactional matters including mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures, as well as corporate governance, licensure, tax exemption, and formation issues.
Federally Qualified Health Centers
My practice consists of representing FQHCs in connection with various affiliation agreements, transition of services agreements, Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) issues, managed care contracting, and grant applications.
Hospital/Physician Alignment
As part of the transition to value-based care, I provide counsel regarding the regulatory and operational requirements of hospital/physician alignment strategies such as clinical integration networks and accountable care organizations.
Regulatory Compliance
I provide counsel to clients regarding EMTALA, the federal Anti-Kickback Statute, the federal Stark law, and state law equivalents. I also work on Medicare and Medicaid regulatory compliance, including voluntary self-disclosures.
Nonprofit Corporate Governance and Board Disputes
I work with many nonprofit organizations to ensure their governance and operations comply with legal requirements as well as best practices. With respect to tax-exempt hospitals, I provide assistance regarding Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and state law requirements governing financial assistance and community benefit activities.
Looking ahead
In this time of transformation in healthcare, consolidation is likely to continue as providers join forces to harness the power of big data and leverage new technologies to fundamentally alter how healthcare is delivered and paid for in the United States.
Insights
- Client Alert, "State privacy trends in reproductive health," January 31, 2024
- Presenter, “Increasing Access to Emerging Reproductive Care through OTC Options,” Reproductive Health Innovation Summit, February 14, 2024
- Client Alert, "Illinois Attorney General requires notice of healthcare transactions," January 4, 2024
- Presenter, “Understanding the Value of Value-Based Care,” 41st Annual IAHA Health Law Symposium, November 9, 2023
- Presenter, “Tackling FQHC Governance in a Post-Pandemic World,” Illinois Primary Health Care Association Annual Leadership Conference, October 5, 2023
- Client Alert, "Trends in charity-care legislation and litigation," September 28, 2023
- Client Alert, "The Illinois Genetic Information Privacy Act — Be cautious about family medical history requests," August 30, 2023
- Client Alert, "Key operational issues for reproductive healthcare companies," June 26, 2023
- Client Alert, "Increasing regulation of reproductive tissue banks," May 18, 2023
- Client Alert, "Increased AG oversight proposed for Illinois healthcare transactions," April 6, 2023
- Client Alert, "Applications open for the New Equity-Based Accountable Care Organization Model: ACO REACH," March 7, 2022
- Video, "Health Care in a Post-COVID World," June 23, 2020
- "Health care regulations to watch in 2020," Article, December 24, 2019
- Presenter, “What You Should Know About Federally Qualified Health Centers in 2019,” DePaul University College of Law, December 4, 2019
- Client Alert, "CMS proposes transformative federal controls on Medicaid fiscal accountability, impacting state flexibility and raising concerns among providers," November 25, 2019
- Presenter, “How Telehealth is Changing Health Care,” Nixon Peabody Chicago CLE, June 6, 2019
- Client Alert, "DOJ obtains convictions in the Forest Park health care fraud trial for kickbacks involving private payers," April 23, 2019
- Presenter, “Provider Networks and the Transition to Value-Based Care,” Loyola University Chicago School of Law Corporate Transactions in Healthcare, March 21, 2019
- Webinar Presenter, “How Telehealth is Changing Healthcare,” Loyola University Chicago School of Law Health Law Seminar Series, March 7, 2019
- Presenter, “Provider Networks and the Transition to Value-Based Care,” Chicago Bar Association Health Law Committee, October 24, 2018
- Presenter, “What You Should Know About Federally Qualified Health Centers,” DePaul University College of Law, November 28, 2017
- Presenter, “Overcoming Common Barriers to Clinical Integration,” ABA Health Law Section and the Chicago Medical Society’s 2017 Physicians Legal Issues Conference, June 8, 2017
- Presenter, “EMTALA,” Norwegian American Hospital, March 8, 2017
- “User Fees, Biosimilars on FDA Priority List for 2016,” American Health Lawyers Association, December 31, 2015
- “Accountable Care Organizations: Past, Present, and Future,” published in Health Law and Compliance Update, 2016 edition, Wolters Kluwer, November 2015
- Moderator, “Early- and Mid-Career Attorney Discussion Panel and Networking Event,” Illinois Association of Healthcare Attorneys, September 17, 2015
- “Trends to watch for in health care and delivery system transformation,” American Health Lawyers Association, June 1, 2015
- Presenter, “Bridging the Gap: Capitalizing on Generational and Gender Differences,” AHLA Women’s Leadership Institute, April 15, 2015
- Panelist, “Women in Law Panel,” Loyola University Chicago School of Law Women's Law Society, October 28, 2014
- Presenter, “Bridging the Generation Gap: Staying on Top of Hot Topics and Capitalizing on Differing Perspectives,”Illinois Association of Healthcare Attorneys 32nd Annual Health Law Symposium, October 22, 2014
- Panelist, “Health Law Panel,” DePaul University College of Law, October 7, 2014
- Panelist, “Health Law Society Career Panel,” Northwestern University School of Law, October 2, 2014
- Panelist, “Health Law Society Career Panel,” The John Marshall Law School, November 19, 2013
- Attorney Representative, “Practice Tracks: Health Law,” Chicago Bar Association, November 16, 2013
In the news
- Associated Press
Both sides argue for resolution of verdict dispute in New Hampshire youth center abuse case
Aug 23, 2024This article covers final requests filed by both sides to resolve David Meehan’s $38 million disputed jury verdict in the first New Hampshire Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo, quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing Meehan, discusses the injustice that would be created by either a new trial or Meehan’s acceptance of a small fraction of the jury’s intended award. The NP team representing Meehan and more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, Washington, DC Complex Disputes associate Myra Benjamin, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester, and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.
- InDepthNH.org
Fiscal OKs changes to YDC settlement program; Chairman suggests lie detectors
Aug 16, 2024This article covers approved changes to the YDC Settlement Fund to make it more attractive to victims and Fiscal Committee Chair Rep. Ken Weyler’s suggested use of lie detector. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Mark Knights is quoted in the coverage, discussing how the legislature expressly directed that the Settlement Fund process be conducted in a victim-centered manner to avoid retraumatizing survivors. Mark is part of the NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims. The team includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Dave Vicinanzo of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, Washington, DC Complex Disputes associate Myra Benjamin, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester, and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.
- InDepthNH.org
Maine law firm vets YDC abuse claims and paid from same victims’ settlement fund
Aug 14, 2024This article covers the State of New Hampshire’s enlistment of a Maine law firm to vet victim claims for the YDC Settlement Funds. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Mark Knights is quoted in the coverage, discussing the significant concern this enlistment should cause New Hampshire taxpayers and what it could mean for victims. Mark is part of the NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims. The team includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Dave Vicinanzo of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, Washington, DC Complex Disputes associate Myra Benjamin, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester, and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.
- WMUR
Judge grants new extension to figure out how to proceed in $38 million YDC abuse verdict
Aug 2, 2024This article covers an additional extension by the court to determine how to proceed in David Meehan’s $38 million YDC abuse verdict. Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, part of the NP team representing Meehan and more than 1,300 abuse victims, is quoted in the coverage discussing how he thinks the court can correct the verdict to reflect the jury’s actual intent, which was to award the full $38 million to Meehan. NP’s YDC team also includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Dave Vicinanzo and Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, Washington, DC Complex Disputes associate Myra Benjamin, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester, and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.
- WMUR
More money needed for settlement fund to pay YDC victims, New Hampshire Senate president says
July 30, 2024This article and related broadcast segment cover the potential major shortfalls in the YDC Settlement Fund based on the hundreds of claims that remain to be addressed. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Mark Knights joins the segment to discuss the generational and societal impacts of abuse and the potentially massive financial burden for the state. Mark is part of the NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims. The team includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Dave Vicinanzo of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, Washington, DC Complex Disputes associate Myra Benjamin, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester, and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.
- InDepthNH.org
YDC abuse settlement fund headed for ‘looming shortfall,’ victims’ attorney says
July 24, 2024This article covers YDC Fund Administrator John Broderick’s latest report. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Mark Knights is quoted, discussing how the fund has a little less than $60 million remaining, with almost six times as much in pending claims. He notes that if the state doesn’t allocate more soon, the fund will fail despite recent progress to improve it. Mark is part of the NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims. The team includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Dave Vicinanzo of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, Washington, DC Complex Disputes associate Myra Benjamin, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester, and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.
- New Hampshire Union
Top lawmakers call pause on paying YDC victims a ‘bad look’
July 11, 2024This article covers the YDC Settlement Fund and the State of New Hampshire’s temporary pause on claims and payment processing for victims. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted in the coverage, discussing concerns the pause raises and how replenishing it in a timely manner is essential to the program’s success. Dave leads the NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims, which includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, Washington, DC Complex Disputes associate Myra Benjamin, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester, and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.
- InDepthNH.org
YDC abuse fund on temporary hold; revised law allows 10 years to pay victim claims
July 8, 2024This article covers the State of New Hampshire’s temporary pause on claims and payment processing for the YDC Settlement Fund. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Mark Knights is quoted in the coverage, discussing discontent among claimants who accepted settlements but won’t get paid for several months, and how uncertainty around whether and when the state will pay the awards could drive people away from the settlement fund and back into court. Mark is part of the NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims, which includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Dave Vicinanzo of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, Washington, DC Complex Disputes associate Myra Benjamin, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester, and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.
- Associated Press
Disputed verdict draws both sides back to court in New Hampshire youth detention center abuse case
June 24, 2024The following coverage reports on Monday’s hearing related to David Meehan’s $38 million jury verdict in the first New Hampshire Youth Development Center trial, as well as the public release of long-sealed arrest warrant affidavits against several men charged with abusing children at YDC. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing Meehan. The NP team representing Meehan and more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, Washington, DC Complex Disputes associate Myra Benjamin, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester, and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.
- New Hampshire Union Leader
Debate continues on $38 million jury award to YDC victim
June 24, 2024The following coverage reports on Monday’s hearing related to David Meehan’s $38 million jury verdict in the first New Hampshire Youth Development Center trial, as well as the public release of long-sealed arrest warrant affidavits against several men charged with abusing children at YDC. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing Meehan. The NP team representing Meehan and more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, Washington, DC Complex Disputes associate Myra Benjamin, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester, and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.
- WMUR
Hearing held regarding recent YDC civil trial outcome
June 24, 2024The following coverage reports on Monday’s hearing related to David Meehan’s $38 million jury verdict in the first New Hampshire Youth Development Center trial, as well as the public release of long-sealed arrest warrant affidavits against several men charged with abusing children at YDC. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing Meehan. The NP team representing Meehan and more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, Washington, DC Complex Disputes associate Myra Benjamin, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester, and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.
- InDepthNH.org
Arrest affidavits of accused YDC abusers unsealed; hearing on payout to first victim to win civil suit
June 24, 2024The following coverage reports on Monday’s hearing related to David Meehan’s $38 million jury verdict in the first New Hampshire Youth Development Center trial, as well as the public release of long-sealed arrest warrant affidavits against several men charged with abusing children at YDC. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing Meehan. The NP team representing Meehan and more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, Washington, DC Complex Disputes associate Myra Benjamin, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester, and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.
- New Hampshire Business Review
Overview of historic $38 million jury award in landmark YDC abuse case
June 20, 2024This article recaps the news to date following the verdict in the first New Hampshire Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing plaintiff David Meehan in the trial. The NP team representing Meehan and more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, Washington, DC Complex Disputes associate Myra Benjamin, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester, and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.
- InDepthNH.org
Judge: State’s liability in YDC abuse ‘beyond doubt’
May 15, 2024The following article covers a New Hampshire Superior Court judge’s order denying the State’s motion to invalidate David Meehan’s $38 million jury verdict in the first NH Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing Meehan. The NP team representing Meehan and more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, and GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.
- Associated Press
Judge quickly denies request to discard $38 million verdict in New Hampshire youth center abuse case
May 15, 2024The following article covers a New Hampshire Superior Court judge’s order denying the State’s motion to invalidate David Meehan’s $38 million jury verdict in the first NH Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing Meehan. The NP team representing Meehan and more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, and GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.
- The Boston Globe
New Hampshire judge denies state’s request to invalidate $38 million YDC verdict
May 15, 2024The following article covers a New Hampshire Superior Court judge’s order denying the State’s motion to invalidate David Meehan’s $38 million jury verdict in the first NH Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing Meehan. The NP team representing Meehan and more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, and GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.
- WMUR News 9
Judge denies state’s motion to change jury’s verdict in YDC trial
May 15, 2024The following article covers a New Hampshire Superior Court judge’s order denying the State’s motion to invalidate David Meehan’s $38 million jury verdict in the first NH Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing Meehan. The NP team representing Meehan and more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, and GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.
- New Hampshire Union Leader
Judge denies state’s attempt to toss YDC lawsuit
May 15, 2024The following article covers a New Hampshire Superior Court judge’s order denying the State’s motion to invalidate David Meehan’s $38 million jury verdict in the first NH Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing Meehan. The NP team representing Meehan and more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, and GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.
- Associated Press
New Hampshire jury finds state liable for abuse at youth detention center and awards victim $38 million
Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is mentioned in the coverage for representing plaintiff David Meehan in the trial. The NP team representing Meehan and more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, and GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.May 3, 2024 - New Hampshire Union Leader
Jury awards $38 million to YDC abuse victim
Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is mentioned in the coverage for representing plaintiff David Meehan in the trial. The NP team representing Meehan and more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, and GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.May 3, 2024 - New Hampshire Public Radio
Jury awards $38 million to plaintiff in landmark New Hampshire child abuse lawsuit
Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is mentioned in the coverage for representing plaintiff David Meehan in the trial. The NP team representing Meehan and more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, and GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.May 3, 2024 - New Hampshire Bulletin
AG: Bill would reduce YDC lawsuits by paying victims more, expanding eligibility
Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo and Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor are quoted and mentioned in the coverage. The NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, and GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston. In addition to the following coverage, local TV station WMUR is also livestreaming the trial.April 30, 2024 - New Hampshire Union Leader
Plaintiff in YDC trial rests his case; defense case to being Tuesday
Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo and Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor are quoted and mentioned in the coverage. The NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, and GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston. In addition to the following coverage, local TV station WMUR is also livestreaming the trial.April 29, 2024 - Eagle-Tribune
Our view: New Hampshire miserably failed its children at YDC
April 27, 2024The following article covers last week’s proceedings in the first New Hampshire Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing plaintiff David Meehan in the trial. The NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, and GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston. In addition to the following coverage, local TV station WMUR is also livestreaming the trial.
- InDepthNH.org
Medical expert says Meehan needs $1.5 million for lifelong PTSD treatment
April 25, 2024The following article covers last week’s proceedings in the first New Hampshire Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing plaintiff David Meehan in the trial. The NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, and GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston. In addition to the following coverage, local TV station WMUR is also livestreaming the trial.
- New Hampshire Union Leader
Judge won’t allow criminal defendants to testify at YDC trial
April 25, 2024The following article covers last week’s proceedings in the first New Hampshire Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing plaintiff David Meehan in the trial. The NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, and GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston. In addition to the following coverage, local TV station WMUR is also livestreaming the trial.
- Associated Press
Ex-youth center worker testifies that top bosses would never take kids’ word over staff
April 15, 2024The following article covers this week’s proceedings in the first New Hampshire Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing plaintiff David Meehan in the trial. The NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, and Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston. In addition to the following coverage, local TV station WMUR is also livestreaming the trial.
- Boston Globe
Youth detention center leadership sided with staff over residents, former worker testifies
April 15, 2024The following article covers this week’s proceedings in the first New Hampshire Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing plaintiff David Meehan in the trial. The NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, and Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston. In addition to the following coverage, local TV station WMUR is also livestreaming the trial.
- New Hampshire Union Leader
Lawyers for DHHS seek to block criminal defendants from pleading the Fifth
April 15, 2024The following article covers this week’s proceedings in the first New Hampshire Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing plaintiff David Meehan in the trial. The NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, and Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston. In addition to the following coverage, local TV station WMUR is also livestreaming the trial.
- InDepthNH.org
Testimony: YDC leaders turned blind eye to child abuse
April 15, 2024The following article covers this week’s proceedings in the first New Hampshire Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing plaintiff David Meehan in the trial. The NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, and Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston. In addition to the following coverage, local TV station WMUR is also livestreaming the trial.
- Associated Press
Ex-worker at New Hampshire youth detention center describes escalating retaliation for complaints
April 10, 2024The following article covers this week’s start of the first NH Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing plaintiff David Meehan in the trial. The NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, and Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor. In addition to the following coverage, local TV station WMUR is also livestreaming the trial.
- People Magazine
There are nearly 1,200 lawsuits alleging abuse at Sununu Youth Services Center; now, a trial has begun
April 10, 2024The following article covers this week’s start of the first NH Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing plaintiff David Meehan in the trial. The NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, and Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor. In addition to the following coverage, local TV station WMUR is also livestreaming the trial.
- InDepthNH.org
YDC victim used as ‘child sex slave, punching bag’ under health and human services’ care, lawyer tells jurors
April 10, 2024The following article covers this week’s start of the first NH Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing plaintiff David Meehan in the trial. The NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, and Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor. In addition to the following coverage, local TV station WMUR is also livestreaming the trial.
- New Hampshire Union Leader
First witnesses take the stand in YDC civil trial
April 10, 2024The following article covers this week’s start of the first NH Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing plaintiff David Meehan in the trial. The NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, and Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor. In addition to the following coverage, local TV station WMUR is also livestreaming the trial.
- Boston Globe
First trial over abuse at state-run Sununu Youth Services Center in New Hampshire is underway
April 9, 2024The following article covers this week’s start of the first NH Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing plaintiff David Meehan in the trial. The NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, and Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor. In addition to the following coverage, local TV station WMUR is also livestreaming the trial.
- New Hampshire Public Radio
First civil trial in the YDC abuse scandal to begin: What you need to know
April 7, 2024This article covers the first NH Youth Development Center trial beginning this week. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo and NP are mentioned in the coverage for representing plaintiff David Meehan in the trial. The NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, and Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor.
- InDepthNH
Judge considers releasing YDC abuse affidavit AG wants sealed
March 18, 2024This article covers a hearing to determine whether to release a three-year-old search warrant affidavit from the early days of the NH Youth Development Center criminal investigation. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is mentioned in the coverage. The NP team representing more than 1,400 alleged victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, and Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor.
- WMUR
Some entities involved in YDC lawsuits look to get claims of abuse dismissed
March 12, 2024This article covers several state-contracted organizations affiliated with the NH Youth Development Center that are asking a judge to dismiss some abuse claims against them. Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki is quoted in the coverage. The NP team representing more than 1,400 alleged victims includes Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Dave Vicinanzo and Mark Knights, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, and Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor.
- New Hampshire Union Leader
Brett Malcolm: Pass vital changes to YDC settlement fund
March 2, 2024NP client Brett Malcolm, John Doe #292, contributed this op-ed sharing his story of abuse and urging the New Hampshire legislature to pass changes to the settlement fund created for victims of alleged abuse at the NH Youth Development Center and other state-run facilities. In the op-ed, Brett expresses thanks for NP’s YDC legal team, which includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Dave Vicinanzo and Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, and Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor.
- Corporate Counsel
State AGs emerge as new antitrust hurdle for healthcare mergers
Feb 20, 2024Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer is quoted in this article covering a growing number of states that now require their attorneys general or other regulators to conduct premerger antitrust reviews of healthcare transactions. April explains that legal departments should expect deals to take longer and be more costly to close, noting that parties should make sure filings are accurate and adequately detailed to prevent further reviews and delays.
- Cook County Record
‘Floodgates have officially opened’: Illinois employers facing new lawsuit blitz under state’s genetic info privacy law
Oct 12, 2023Partner and Complex Disputes practice leader John Ruskusky and Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, both of Chicago, are quoted in this article that looks at the growing number of lawsuits filed in Cook County, Illinois, under the state’s new Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA). John discusses the types of industries that will most likely be affected by the law while April lays out best practices for employers to consider when reviewing policies and practices for GIPA compliance.
- Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
People
This roundup of notable legal moves features Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Global Finance partner Joshua Scarborough, and Complex Disputes partners Elizabeth Zamora Meraz and Bill Kirby for their promotions to partner, noting areas of focus for each attorney.Feb 3, 2022 - Cincinnati Courier
Cincinnati insurer led by former American Financial CFO makes first acquisition
The following article, covering Long Island-based Lancer Insurance Company’s merger with Core Specialty Insurance Holdings, mentions the NP for the work by Long Island office managing partner Allan Cohen, associates Ashley Mistretta and Bianca Lewis, and Chicago counsel April Schweitzer, all in the Health Care group, for advising Lancer.April 19, 2021 - Insurance Journal
Transportation insurer Lancer to merge into Core Specialty
The following article, covering Long Island-based Lancer Insurance Company’s merger with Core Specialty Insurance Holdings, mentions the NP for the work by Long Island office managing partner Allan Cohen, associates Ashley Mistretta and Bianca Lewis, and Chicago counsel April Schweitzer, all in the Health Care group, for advising Lancer.April 19, 2021 - Long Island Business News
Long Beach insurer merges with Cincinnati firm
This feature story on Long Island-based Lancer Insurance Company’s merger with Core Specialty Insurance Holdings quotes Long Island office managing partner and Health Care partner Allan Cohen for leading the team that advised Lancer. Long Island associates Ashley Mistretta and Bianca Lewis, and Chicago counsel April Schweitzer, all in the Health Care group, were also mentioned for being a part of the deal team.April 19, 2021 - Family Practice News
Clinically integrated networks: 5 roadblocks and how to overcome them
Chicago health care associate April Schweitzer is quoted in this article about the challenges for establishing clinically integrated networks and how hospitals and physicians can overcome them.July 17, 2017 - Life After Loyola
Interview with…
In this podcast series, Chicago Health Care associate April Schweitzer, a graduate of Loyola University Chicago School of Law, discusses her practice and advice for law students interested in health law.Feb 1, 2016 - Law360
The FDA's Priority List For 2016
Chicago Health Care associates Erica Cribbs, Gretchen Harper and April Schweitzer co-authored this column discussing the Food and Drug Administration’s priorities for the year.Jan 29, 2016
Admitted to practice
Illinois
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law, J.D., health law certificate, cum laude
Marquette University, B.A., cum laude
Professional activities
- Board of Directors, Pillars Community Health
- American Health Lawyers Association
- Chicago Bar Association
- Illinois Association of Healthcare Attorneys
- Women’s Bar Association of Illinois
- Adjunct Professor, “Corporate Transactions in Health Law,” Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Beazley Institute for Health Law and Policy
Recognition
- Selected, through a peer-review survey, for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 in the field of Health Care Law; previously listed in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (2021-2023)
- Recognized for exceptional standing in the legal community in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2024 for Healthcare (Illinois); also recognized in 2023.
- Illinois Super Lawyers “Rising Star,” 2020
- Beazley Institute for Health Law and Policy Fellow
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award Recipient
- Loyola Leadership and Service Award Recipient
- Loyola Public Interest Award Recipient
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Partner / Practice Group Leader, Healthcare- Long Island
- Office:+1 516.832.7627
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Partner / Co-chair, Life Sciences Practice- Los Angeles
- Office:+1 213.629.6175
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