Erin practices within the firm’s healthcare department and advises her clients on a broad range of transactional, regulatory, compliance, and corporate matters. Erin focuses her practice on corporate healthcare transactional work and primarily counsels private equity funds and healthcare clients, including medical practices, ambulatory surgery centers, and hospitals. She counsels clients on a variety of matters including the Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, state fraud and abuse laws, structuring transactions, regulatory due diligence, state corporate practice of medicine doctrines, affiliation agreements and compliance matters.
In law school, Erin worked as a judicial extern for the Honorable Michael B. Hyman of the Illinois First Appellate District and was the editor-in-chief of the Loyola University Chicago Law Journal. She was a Beazley Institute Health Law Fellow, competed on Loyola’s Health Law Transactional Competition Team, and was inducted into the Alpha Sigma Nu Honor Society. Erin also earned a Health Law Certificate, a Concentration in Health Care Compliance, and the CALI Excellence for the Future Award for Advanced Writing for Legal Practice: Pre-Trial Civil Litigation.
Experience
- Representation of Women’s Health USA, a national leader in management services in the women’s health sector in its acquisition of Women’s Health Associates of Southern Nevada, a leading group of OB/GYN doctors in Nevada.
- Representation of Gauge Capital, a private equity firm, in its acquisition of Urology Austin, one of the largest private urology practices in Texas, to form Urology America, a platform aimed at creating a best in class urology platform with a national footprint.
- Representation of Assured Healthcare Partners, a leading healthcare services investor, in its investment in Allied Digestive Health, an integrated network of New Jersey-based gastroenterology care centers.
- Representation of Midwest Eye Consultants, a management service provider to eye care practices in Indiana and northwest Ohio, in connection with a strategic investment from Sentinel Capital Partners, a private equity firm.
- Representation of Atlantic Vision Partners, an ophthalmology platform backed by private equity firm Sheridan Capital Partners, in several add-on acquisitions of ophthalmology practices.
- Representation of Sterling Partners, a diversified investment management platform, in its sale of Results Physiotherapy, one of the largest and fastest growing physical therapy companies in the U.S., to Upstream Rehabilitation, a leading pure-play outpatient physical therapy services provider and a portfolio company of Revelstoke Capital Partners, a private equity firm.
- Representation Sunvera Group, a management service organization providing services to ophthalmology practices across multiple specialties and backed by Ridgemont Equity Partners, a Charlotte-based private equity firm, in its add-on acquisition of Rohr Eye & Laser Center, a leader in vision correction, cataract surgery and LASIK.
- Representation of Behavioral Outcomes Management d/b/a ExpertCare, a leading provider of home and community based healthcare services and division of VersiCare Group, in its acquisition of Community Resource Network of Florida, a provider of care and services to adults and children with disabilities.
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Loyola University Chicago School of LawJD
magna cum laude, Dean’s List, Editor-in-Chief, Loyola University Chicago Law Journal
2017 -
University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignBAPolitical Science and Communications
cum laude, Dean’s List
2014
Member, Illinois Association of Healthcare Attorneys
- Moderator, "Pulse Check on Cardiology Investments," 2024 McGuireWoods Healthcare Private Equity and Finance Conference, May 8, 2024
- Moderator, "The 340B Program’s Impact on Hospitals and Key Strategies for the Future," Becker’s Hospital Review: 13th Annual Meeting, April 5, 2023
- Moderator, "Where Telemedicine and Hospital at Home Fit in Strategic Growth Plans," Becker’s Hospital Review: 13th Annual Meeting, April 5, 2023
- Moderator, "Investments in GI and Related Ancillary Businesses," 19th Annual Healthcare Private Equity and Finance Conference, March 1, 2023
- Speaker, "Private Equity Physician Deals: What Investors, Physicians and Hospitals Need to Know in 2022," PYA, Webinar, August 23, 2022
- Moderator, "Investments in PT & OT Businesses," 18th Annual Healthcare Private Equity & Finance Conference, February 16, 2022
- Speaker, Key Transaction Considerations for Women’s Health and Fertility Businesses, August 11, 2021
- Featured Guest, Becker Group Women’s Leadership Podcast, May 19, 2020
- Presenter, Physician Practice Management Webinar Series, July - December 2019
- Moderator, "Using Data Analytics to Improve the Bottom Line" and "ACOs: Leadership, Agreements and Key Decisions," 8th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, Becker's Hospital Review, Chicago, IL, November 12, 2019
- Moderator, "Policy and Affordable Care Act: Developments and Litigation in the Current Political Environment," 6th Annual Healthcare Litigation and Compliance Conference, May 21, 2019
- Moderator, "The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Population Health, Healthcare Access and Quality," Becker’s Hospital Review 2nd Annual Health IT + Clinical Leadership + Pharmacy Conference, Chicago, IL, May 2, 2019
- Moderator, "Innovative Approaches to Improving Operations," Beckers Hospital Review 10th Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, April 1, 2019
- Moderator, "Reimbursement Trends in PPM Businesses," 16th Annual Healthcare and Life Sciences Private Equity and Finance Conference, February 20-21, 2019
- Moderator, "Key Market Area Disruptions and Changes and How to Respond," Becker’s Hospital Review 7th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, November 2018
- Moderator, "Key Thoughts on Interoperability and Related Issues," Becker’s Hospital Review 4th Annual Health IT + Revenue Cycle Conference, September 19-22, 2018
- Moderator, "Key Litigation Consideration for Private Equity Funds and Banks," 5th Annual Healthcare Litigation and Compliance Conference, May 2018
- Illinois
Selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Health Care Law, 2023, 2024, 2025
Named to “Reader’s Choice Awards,” for “U.S. Senate Passes American Rescue Plan — 10 Key Updates for Healthcare Providers,” one of the most-read articles, JD Supra, 2022
Named to “Reader’s Choice Awards,” for “U.S. House Passes HEROES Act — 12 Provisions for Healthcare Providers,” listed as the No. 1 top-read Healthcare article, JD Supra, 2021
Named to “Popular COVID-19 Coverage & Commentary – The JD Supra Top 50,” for “U.S. House Passes HEROES Act — 12 Provisions for Healthcare Providers,” listed as the No. 8 most well-read COVID-19 article published March-October 2020
- Author, Ten Action Items for Healthcare Portfolio Companies in 2024, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, June 24, 2024
- Author, Key Takeaways From the 2024 Healthcare Private Equity and Finance Conference, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, May 21, 2024
- Author, Private Equity in Healthcare – An Updated Review of Selected Niche Investment Areas, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, August 7, 2023
- Author, Behind the Facade: Six Legal Considerations for Med Spa Transactions, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, April 25, 2023
- Author, Key Takeaways From the 2023 Healthcare Private Equity and Finance Conference, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, March 7, 2023
- Author, Transaction and Regulatory Concerns for Women’s Health and Fertility: Five Key Takeaways, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, August 18, 2021
- Author, American Rescue Plan Funds OIG’s Provider Relief Fund Oversight, The FCA Insider, March 15, 2021
- Author, President Signs American Rescue Plan — Five Key Healthcare Themes, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, March 12, 2021
- Author, Update: House Passes, President to Sign American Rescue Plan With Senate Healthcare Provisions, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, March 10, 2021
- Author, U.S. Senate Passes American Rescue Plan – 10 Key Updates for Healthcare Providers, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, March 8, 2021
- Author, Fraud and Abuse Rules Part V: Easing Stark Law Compliance, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, February 16, 2021
- Author, The Effects of COVID-19 on Private Equity in Healthcare – A Review of Selected Niche Investment Areas, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, February 5, 2021
- Author, Fraud and Abuse Rules Part IV: Final Changes to Existing and New Anti-Kickback Statute Safe Harbors, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, February 3, 2021
- Author, New Provider Relief Fund Payments for Medicaid/CHIP Providers and Safety-Net/COVID-19 Hotspot Hospitals, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, June 11, 2020
- Author, U.S. House Passes HEROES Act — 12 Provisions for Healthcare Providers, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, May 18, 2020
- Author, COVID-19: Consolidated Medicare Telehealth Expansion Update, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, April 9, 2020
- Author, Due to COVID-19, Federal Agencies Reduce Barriers to Controlled Substances and Increase Access to Care, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, March 31, 2020
- Author, HHS Acts to Support Telehealth Services in Response to COVID-19: Six Key Takeaways, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, March 18, 2020
- Author, HHS to Ease Fraud and Abuse Rules Part 4: Proposed Revisions to the Stark Law, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, November 7, 2019
- Author, HHS to Ease Fraud and Abuse Rules Part 1: Proposed Revisions to Existing Anti-Kickback Statute Safe Harbors, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, October 28, 2019
- Author, Private Equity in Healthcare – An Updated Review of Selected Niche Investment Areas, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, October 7, 2019
- Author, OIG Releases Its 2019 Top Recommendations for Health and Human Services Department to Reduce Fraud, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, August 13, 2019
- Author, "Fertility and Women’s Health Investments – 6 Key Points," The Healthcare Investor, May 28, 2019
- Author, "Reimbursement Trends in PPM Businesses – 5 Key Points," The Healthcare Investor, April 16, 2019
- Author, Private Equity Investment in Dermatology Practices: Adding More ‘‘Skin to the Game’’ Through a Cosmetic Service Line, Health Care Law Monthly, Issue 4, Volume 2019, April 2019
- Co-author, "Extrapolating Liability – An Analysis of the Potential Use of Sampling to Establish Liability in False Claims Act Cases," The Health Lawyer, April 2018
- Author, The Next Wave of Consolidation in PPM Models: Oncology, Urology, Vascular & Neurology, The Healthcare Investor, March 30, 2018
- Author, Former DOJ Prosecutor Pleads Guilty After Attempting to Sell Sealed False Claims Act Cases to the Target Defendants, The FCA Insider, January 29, 2018
- Author, Seventh Circuit Looks to “Separate the Wheat from the Chaff” by Adopting a New FCA Causation Test, The FCA Insider, December 11, 2017
- Co-author, "CMS’ Role in Hurricane Disaster Relief Efforts," The RAP Sheet, December 2017
- Author, Alias Names: Another Obstacle to Medicare and Medicaid Compliance, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, November 29, 2017
- Author, CMS Updates End-Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, November 20, 2017
- Author, CMS Provides Waivers in States Affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, September 20, 2017
- Author, Money Will Likely Be the Carrot, but What Stick Will Keep ACOs Accountable?, 47 Loy. U. Chi. L.J. 1377, 2016
- Co-author, Health Insurer Merger Frenzy: How the Continued Arms Race Will Disrupt Traditional Market Roles, 25 Annals Health L. 98, 2016