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Celebrating the Health Law Community

Health Law Week January 26-30, 2026

Health Law Week 2026

United for Impact: Health Law in a Changing Landscape

Thank you for joining us for a dynamic week of virtual programming featuring career insights, networking opportunities, and engaging discussions on critical topics in health law.

AHLA dedicated a week to celebrate the vital contributions of our members, volunteers, donors, and leaders to the health law profession. It was an opportunity to showcase the resources AHLA provides, highlight upcoming activities, and introduce prospective members to the benefits of joining our community.

Two free on-demand educational offerings are available January 26 through February 16 (60-minute webinar, non-CLE).

  • Closing out 2025: A Look Back at Antitrust Enforcement Under Trump 2.0
    Reviews the transition from the Biden administration to the Trump administration in terms of antitrust enforcement at DOJ, the FTC, and in the states. Presenters also explore hot topics in antitrust enforcement and provide a forecast for what to look out for in 2026. Presenters: Jonathan Elsasser, Counsel, Clifford Chance, Kevin Hahm, Partner, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, Wendy Arends, Partner, Husch Blackwell LLP, and Alexis Gilman, Partner, Alston & Bird LLP
    Learn More & Register
  • What to Know About Whistleblowing: Experience is the Best Teacher
    Provides an overview of the qui tam process and highlights trends in qui tam litigation. Speakers, including the whistleblower in the influential Halifax case, look at this real-world example of a successful whistleblower complaint as well as discuss common conditions and demands in a qui tam action. Presenters: Gregg Shapiro, Principal, Gregg Shapiro Law, LLC and Elin Kunz, Healthcare Consultant, Kunz LLC. Moderated by Allison Smith Newsome
    Learn More & Register
Recordings from Monday, January 26, 2026

Member Resources & Tutorials

Career Insight Session 1: In-House Insights

Recording: Career Insight Session 1: In-House Insights 

Resources:In House Career Insights Panel Practical Guidance.pdf

Panelists: Viren Doshi (Moderator), Corporate Counsel and Compliance Officer, Silver Cross Hospital; Catherine Bernard, Tax Director, Sanford Health; Shawn Gilman, VP, Senior Corporate Counsel, Providence St. Joseph Health; Daniel Peters, SVP & General Counsel, The University of Kansas Health System; Jennifer Willcox, SVP & General Counsel, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Recordings from Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Mentoring Program Resources

AI in Health Care Resources

The Complexities of AI in Health Care Conference

Registration is In-Person or Virtual Attendance

Learn More & Register

AI Governance Podcasts:

  • Health Care Corporate Governance: Board Oversight of AI, Part One—What is the Board's Role
    Watch this episode
  • Health Care Corporate Governance: Board Oversight of AI, Part Two—What Does a Framework Look Like?
    Watch this episode
AHLA Quarterly Mentoring Series: Becoming an AHLA Mentor

Recording: AHLA Quarterly Mentoring Series: Becoming an AHLA Mentor 

Resources: Becoming An AHLA Mentor 

Panelists: Ari Markenson (Moderator), Partner, Healthcare and Corporate Groups, Venable LLP; Jennifer Hutchens, Partner, Healthcare Industry Team, Dechert LLP; Kirk Nahra, Partner, WilmerHale; Matt Westbrook, Senior Counsel, Proskauer Rose LLP; Keri Wood, Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, Spring Health

Collaboration and Inclusion in AHLA and Specialty Bar Associations

Recording: Collaboration and Inclusion in AHLA and Specialty Bar Associations 

Panelists: Suzanne Scrutton (Moderator), Partner, Vorys Sater Seymour & Pease LLP, and Membership-IDEA Board Committee Chair; Charlene Cho, Senior Corporate Counsel, Microsoft AI, and Co-Chair of the Health Law Committee, National Asian Pacific American Bar Association; Ritu Cooper, Shareholder, Hall Render Killian Heath & Lyman PC, and South Asian Bar Association of Washington D.C.; Charise Frazier, Shareholder, Hall Render Killian Heath & Lyman PC, and Chair, Health Law Section for the National Bar Association; Victoria Hamscho, Associate, K&L Gates, Hispanic National Bar Association

Recordings from Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Community Engagement Resources

An Overview of the AHLA Dispute Resolution Service and Mentoring Program for Neutrals

Recording: An Overview of the AHLA Dispute Resolution Service and Mentoring Program for Neutrals 

Resources: AHLA Dispute Resolution Service Informational Briefing 

Presenter: Geoff Drucker, Senior Director of Dispute Resolution Service, American Health Law Association

Pathways to Board Service

Recording: Pathways to Board Service 

Resources: Pathways To Board Service Summary 

Panelists: Asha Scielzo, Director, Health Law and Policy Program, American University Washington College of Law, and AHLA Past President (Moderator); Tonya Muse, Principal, Social Impact and CEO & Board Practices, Heidrick & Struggles; Maria Rivas, MD, Board Director, Cooper Companies. Retired biopharmaceutical Chief Medical Officer; Lynn Shapiro Snyder, Senior Member of Epstein Becker & Green and Founder and Chair of the Women Business Leaders of the US Health Care Industry Foundation

Resources from Thursday, January 29, 2026

Networking & Events Resources

Recordings from Friday, January 30, 2026

Volunteer & Platform Resources

Career Insight Session 2: The Pivot - Real Stories of Career Reinvention in Health Law

Recording: Career Insight Session 2: The Pivot - Real Stories of Career Reinvention in Health Law 

Resources: Pivot and Career Transitions

Panelists: Lois Dehls Cornell (Moderator), Greg Demske, David Cade, Tim Adelman, and Saralisa Brau

Additional Resources & Recordings

Career Podcasts

Get Involved with AHLA Practice Groups

Discover how you can play a meaningful role in shaping AHLA's educational content and professional community. We pull back the curtain on the work of AHLA's Practice Groups—the collaborative hubs that drive thought leadership, develop substantive content, and inspire member connection. Learn how ideas become programs and resources and explore ways you can get involved. This brief video will help you take the next step in your AHLA journey.

Monday, January 26, 2026

Member Resources & Tutorials

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Career Insight Session 1: In-House Insights
Curious about what it's really like to work in-house? Join our panel of seasoned in-house counsel as they share their career stories, the key decisions that shaped their paths, and the practical advice they wish they had along the way. Learn how to navigate professional growth and leadership opportunities, seize new opportunities, and thrive in an in-house role.
Panelists: Viren Doshi (Moderator), Corporate Counsel and Compliance Officer, Silver Cross Hospital; Catherine Bernard, Tax Director, Sanford Health; Shawn Gilman, VP, Senior Corporate Counsel, Providence St. Joseph Health; Daniel Peters, SVP & General Counsel, The University of Kansas Health System; Jennifer Willcox, SVP & General Counsel, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Mentoring Program Resources

AI in Health Care Resources

The Complexities of AI in Health Care Conference

Registration is In-Person or Virtual Attendance

Learn More & Register

AI Governance Podcasts:

  • Health Care Corporate Governance: Board Oversight of AI, Part One—What is the Board's Role
    Watch this episode
  • Health Care Corporate Governance: Board Oversight of AI, Part Two—What Does a Framework Look Like?
    Watch this episode
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
AHLA Quarterly Mentoring Series: Becoming an AHLA Mentor
AHLA Mentoring isn't just about giving back—it's a rewarding experience that enhances your own professional development while building the next generation of health law professionals. This interactive discussion will explore both the tactical side of effective mentoring and the genuine joys that come from these meaningful professional relationships within the AHLA community. We'll share proven strategies and highlight the fulfillment that comes from guiding others in their health law career journey.
Panelists: Ari Markenson (Moderator), Partner, Healthcare and Corporate Groups, Venable LLP; Jennifer Hutchens, Partner, Healthcare Industry Team, Dechert LLP; Kirk Nahra, Partner, WilmerHale; Matt Westbrook, Senior Counsel, Proskauer Rose LLP; Keri Wood, Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, Spring Health
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Collaboration and Inclusion in AHLA and Specialty Bar Associations
This session brings together representatives from AHLA and diverse specialty bar associations to explore how collaboration can strengthen inclusion and engagement across the legal profession. Participants will discuss shared goals, exchange best practices, and identify opportunities to create more connected and welcoming professional communities.
Panelists: Suzanne Scrutton (Moderator), Partner, Vorys Sater Seymour & Pease LLP, and Membership-IDEA Board Committee Chair; Charlene Cho, Senior Corporate Counsel, Microsoft AI, and Co-Chair of the Health Law Committee, National Asian Pacific American Bar Association; Ritu Cooper, Shareholder, Hall Render Killian Heath & Lyman PC, and South Asian Bar Association of Washington D.C.; Charise Frazier, Shareholder, Hall Render Killian Heath & Lyman PC, and Chair, Health Law Section for the National Bar Association; Victoria Hamscho, Associate, K&L Gates, Hispanic National Bar Association
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Joint Virtual Networking Event with Payers, Plans and Managed Care & Hospital and Health Systems Practice Groups
This session brings together members of both the Payers, Plans and Managed Care and Hospitals and Health Systems Practice Groups to discuss current hot topics. Following attendee introductions, PPMC PG Vice Chair Christine Worthen and HHS Vice Chair Alison Hollender will turn to the topic of growing payer-provider friction and the role of health lawyers in helping their clients navigate and reduce that conflict. The conversation will unfold from there guided by the comments and questions of attendees. Please sign up to contribute to this conversation and meet your fellow Practice Group members.
Moderators: Alison Hollender, Partner, Husch Blackwell; Christine Worthen, Epstein Becker & Green PC
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Fellows Only Forum: A Conversation on Emerging Issues in Health Law
Exclusive session for AHLA Fellows. Will hear presentations by Alycia Tessean, AHLA Chief Marketing Officer, about AHLA's Leadership and Career Development Program, and Lydia Daniels, Vice President of Analytics and AI at Epic, who will provide an overview about the advancement and use of AI in health care.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Community Engagement Resources

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
An Overview of the AHLA Dispute Resolution Service and Mentoring Program for Neutrals
AHLA leverages the knowledge and wisdom of health lawyers to resolve disputes fairly and inexpensively, thereby allowing health care organizations to stay focused on promoting wellness and treating patients. Learn how you can take advantage of this resource for business to business, employment, and patient/resident conflicts. The mentoring program for neutrals will also be discussed.
Presenter: Geoff Drucker, Senior Director of Dispute Resolution Service, American Health Law Association
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Pathways to Board Service
Joint session exploring opportunities and strategies for participating in governance roles within both for-profit and non-profit organizations, featuring insights from professionals who have successfully navigated these pathways.
Panelists: Asha Scielzo, Director, Health Law and Policy Program, American University Washington College of Law, and AHLA Past President (Moderator); Tonya Muse, Principal, Social Impact and CEO & Board Practices, Heidrick & Struggles; Maria Rivas, MD, Board Director, Cooper Companies. Retired biopharmaceutical Chief Medical Officer; Lynn Shapiro Snyder, Senior Member of Epstein Becker & Green and Founder and Chair of the Women Business Leaders of the US Health Care Industry Foundation
ECPC/WLC JOINT SESSION
Thursday, January 29, 2026

Networking & Events Resources

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Virtual Forum – Member Storytelling Hour: Moments That Mattered
Join fellow health law professionals for an engaging Member Storytelling Hour focused on real experiences of resilience, pivotal decision-making, and moments of meaningful human connection. This virtual session invites you to listen, reflect, and share your own stories from practice—highlighting the challenges, insights, and relationships that shape our work. Your perspective can inspire others and help strengthen our professional community.
Panelists: Jeanne Vance (Moderator), Shareholder, Weintraub Tobin; Albert "AJ" Custard, Staff Attorney, Navitus Health Solutions; Anthea Daniels, AHLA Fellow and Past President; Jillian Somers Donovan, Partner, Hanson Bridgett LLP; Marc Goldstone, EVP & Chief Legal Officer, Wellpath; Andrea Musker, Of Counsel, Bricker Graydon Wyatt LLP; Shayln Watkins, Senior Counsel, Holland & Knight LLP
Friday, January 30, 2026

Volunteer & Platform Resources

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Career Insight Session 2: The Pivot - Real Stories of Career Reinvention in Health Law
Career paths in health law are rarely linear. In this session, AHLA Fellows will share their personal experiences navigating pivotal career transitions—from law firms to in-house roles, government to private practice, and beyond. Panelists will discuss how they recognized it was time for a change, the questions they asked before making a move, and the lessons they learned along the way to help you chart your own professional journey with clarity and confidence.
Panelists: Lois Dehls Cornell (Moderator), Greg Demske, David Cade, Tim Adelman, and Saralisa Brau

Additional Resources & Recordings

Career Podcasts

Get Involved with AHLA Practice Groups

Discover how you can play a meaningful role in shaping AHLA's educational content and professional community. We pull back the curtain on the work of AHLA's Practice Groups—the collaborative hubs that drive thought leadership, develop substantive content, and inspire member connection. Learn how ideas become programs and resources and explore ways you can get involved. This brief video will help you take the next step in your AHLA journey.