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… excellence of 344 authors selected from over 70,000 who publish their work on its platform.

Corporate Counsel Business Journal named McGuireWoods Chicago partner Amber McGraw Walsh to its inaugural 50 Women to Watch List. The list recognizes women who demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities, business acumen and a commitment to mentorship in their communities. The honorees were chosen from more than 500 nominees. The former chair of McGuireWoods’ Healthcare Department, Walsh sits on the firm’s executive committee and chairs its lateral partner integration committee. She founded and now co-leads …

… the top U.S. legal providers in healthcare and has one of the largest healthcare practices in the United States. The firm received nationwide recognition in healthcare in the 2022 edition of Chambers and Partners’ “Chambers USA” guide and earned a first-tier national ranking in healthcare law in the 2023 edition of U.S. News-Best Lawyers’ “Best Law Firms.”

… McGraw Walsh (Chicago), a Private Equity Lawyer of the Year finalist, represents healthcare providers in corporate transactions and regulatory matters. She helped establish the firm’s award-winning Women in Private Equity & Finance initiative and co-founded the firm’s annual Healthcare and Life Sciences Private Equity and Finance Conference. Walsh formerly chaired the firm’s Healthcare Department.“We are proud that McGuireWoods’ deep bench of women leaders includes these five esteemed lawyers who …

… honored as a leading healthcare author. Fry advises clients on healthcare compliance and regulatory issues, including the federal Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law, Medicare policy, state fraud and abuse laws, and state licensure and certificate of need rules.The firm’s client alert, “U.S. Senate Passes American Rescue Plan — 10 Key Updates for Healthcare Providers,” co-authored by Kennan, Fry, partner Anna Timmerman, and associates Kayla McCann Marty, Erin Dine, Kristen Chang …

The New York Times quoted McGuireWoods partner Amber Walsh, former chair of the firm's Healthcare Department, in a Sept. 22, 2021, story on the postponement of medical treatments and surgeries for non-COVID patients in areas with a surge of COVID hospitalizations. The article reported that many U.S. hospitals have been hit hard over the past two months by the Delta variant of the coronavirus, with intensive-care units overflowing and non-COVID …

… to promote the advancement of women in those industries. The initiative includes the “Deal Us In” podcast series, which features conversations with women leaders and rising stars in private equity and finance. Walsh co-founded and co-chairs the firm’s annual Healthcare and Life Sciences Private Equity and Finance Conference, one of the largest private equity events in the U.S. healthcare market. She co-writes McGuireWoods’ The Healthcare Investor blog covering issues …

… of Chicago North Carolina – Brian Barger and Bruce Steen of Charlotte Virginia – Dana Rust of Richmond Litigation: General Commercial Maryland – Ava Lias-Booker of Baltimore North Carolina – Douglas W. Ey Jr. and Bradley R. Kutrow of Charlotte Virginia – Jonathan Blank of Charlottesville Texas – Ronald Franklin of Houston Litigation: Medical Malpractice Defense North Carolina – Mark Anderson of Raleigh Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations Illinois – Christina Egan of Chicago Virginia – John Adams and Richard Cullen …

… able to contribute to their success.”In recognition of her outstanding leadership, Walsh was named to The National Law Journal’s inaugural list of Healthcare Law Trailblazers in 2019 and to Mergers & Acquisitions magazine’s list of “The Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A” in 2017.

… and distributors, and other vital healthcare services.

… senior partners is an essential component to the program’s success.” The next session of the Women’s Leadership Development Forum is scheduled for fall 2021.

Axios quoted McGuireWoods partner Amber McGraw Walsh, chair of the firm’s Healthcare Department, in an April 20 story that explores how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting small and independent physician practices.The story noted that those groups face severe revenue shortages that could force them to sell their practices or close altogether. Walsh addressed concerns that a further consolidation of the industry could drive up costs for patients.“That’s always the fear: The …

… Richmond Environment North Carolina – David Franchina of Charlotte; Charles D. Case of Raleigh Virginia – John Lain and Dale Mullen of Richmond Food & Beverages: Regulatory & Litigation Nationwide – James Neale of Charlottesville Healthcare Illinois – Scott Becker, James B. Riley Jr. and Amber McGraw Walsh of Chicago North Carolina – Bart Walker of Charlotte Intellectual Property Southern Virginia – David E. Finkelson, Janet P. Peyton and Brian C. Riopelle of Richmond Texas – Darren Collins of Dallas Intellectual Property: Patent …

McGuireWoods and its full-service public affairs arm, McGuireWoods Consulting, were recognized five times for thought leadership and honored as the top firm on the topic of healthcare by JD Supra, a leading distributor of customized legal and business content, in its Readers’ Choice Awards. The awards recognize top firms and writers for their reach with readers in a specific industry or for thought leadership on key, cross-industry topics. Readers include top corporate executives …

McGuireWoods Chicago partner Amber McGraw Walsh was quoted in a Jan. 8, 2020, Managed Care magazine article on the tripling of private equity investment in healthcare since 2009. The chair of the firm’s Healthcare Department discussed the continued interest in the healthcare sector among private equity investors. While private equity keeps investing in physician practices such as primary care, women’s health, urology and ophthalmology, Walsh said fee-for-service revenues could shrink due …

McGuireWoods lawyers have been honored by JD Supra, a leading distributor of customized legal and business content, as recipients of its Readers’ Choice Awards for highly read articles they wrote in 2018.The awards recognize top authors for their reach with readers in a specific industry or for their thought leadership on key, cross-industry topics. Their audiences include top corporate executives and legal decision makers, journalists and other professionals who receive JD Supra’s …

… of healthcare industry leaders.“I am honored to be recognized among this outstanding group of lawyers whose good work has shaped the U.S. healthcare market,” Becker said.With more than 30 years of experience, Becker has led hundreds of deals to finance and grow physician-owned ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), hospitals and health systems, and healthcare companies across the country. He has served on boards of directors for numerous companies in the ASC …

… – Christina Egan of Chicago North Carolina – Ken Bell of Charlotte Virginia – John Adams, Richard Cullen and Howard C. “Toby” Vick Jr. of Richmond Projects Nationwide – Timothy P. Callahan of Chicago Projects: Renewable & Alternative Energy Nationwide – Timothy P. Callahan of Chicago Real Estate Georgia – John Grieb of Atlanta Southern Virginia – Nancy Little of Richmond Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use Northern Virginia – Gregory Riegle of Tysons Southern Virginia – D. Brennen Keene of Richmond Tax Georgia – Gerald …

Chicago partner Amber McGraw Walsh, chair of McGuireWoods’ Healthcare Department, Pittsburgh debt finance partner Penny Zacharias co-authored an in-depth look at trends driving the growth of women in private equity in a Feb. 4 article published by Law360.Changes in recruitment and retention programs, the growth of women-owned private equity firms, and the emergence of networking and mentorship programs are among the factors fueling the expansion, they wrote. Walsh leads McGuireWoods’ Women …

Studies show that diversity is a social good and good for business. But the percentage of senior employees who are women at private equity firms remains low. “Unacceptable,” said McGuireWoods partner Amber Walsh, who spearheaded creation of the firm’s Women in Private Equity and Finance Initiative with the help of women lawyers from McGuireWoods’ corporate practices in the U.S. and London and enthusiastic support from senior leadership and practice chairs throughout the firm …

In an interview with Corporate Counsel Business Journal, Chicago partner Amber McGraw Walsh discussed McGuireWoods’ Women in Private Equity and Lending initiative. Walsh, who chairs the firm’s Healthcare Department, leads a team of women lawyers who organize industry-focused events that provide a platform for investors, lenders and McGuireWoods lawyers to make connections, discuss deal prospects and create thought leadership opportunities. In the Q&A exchange, Walsh said the client-focused initiative was a …

… and honored her on its 2017 list of “Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A.”McGuireWoods also was recognized for its dominance in dynamic industries such as healthcare, emerging technologies, energy, transportation, logistics, and food and beverage. Notable deals Mergers & Acquisitions cited include the firm’s representation of Smile Doctors in numerous acquisitions that helped the company become the country’s largest orthodontic dental support organization.McGuireWoods’ global M&A capabilities earned high …

In an article published in the fall/winter 2017 edition of EndoEconomics, Chicago healthcare partners Amber McGraw Walsh and Melissa Szabad explained the implications of a new federal “safe harbor” provision making it easier for ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) to offer patients free and reduced-price transportation.The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General published a final rule last December outlining circumstances in which free or low-cost local transportation would …

In a May 4 article for Law360, healthcare partners Amber McGraw Walsh and Bart Walker and associate Paul Kiehl explained why the laboratory services industry continues to present attractive opportunities for private equity investment.An aging population and the growing influence of lab testing in clinical decision-making have created a market that is ripe for opportunity, the authors wrote. They cited recent examples of successful investments in the sector and listed several factors that …