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Foley & Lardner LLP

Healthcare

USA Guide 2026 : Wisconsin


Foley & Lardner LLP

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Our team is widely regarded as advisers of choice to the leading entities in the Wisconsin health care sector. Our team provides both state and legal national reach, impacting clients across the United States. We regularly advise industry and government leaders on the development of major health care policies and impact the development and future of some of the nation’s largest health care systems. The broad diversity of our client base is noteworthy, ranging from large, publicly-traded organizations and for-profit and not-for-profit health care systems, to entrepreneurial health care entities looking to expand, merge and diversify.

Our Wisconsin-based team is known for assisting covered entities and business associates in complying with HIPAA and advising organizations on compliance with federal law 42 C.F.R. Part 2 (Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Treatment Records), the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and state data privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

Foley is the preeminent law firm for the health care industry. Our team is recognized as a leader in transactional work, our team is extraordinarily strong in its representation of institutional health care providers, including hospitals, health care systems, large physician groups, ambulatory surgery centers and physician-owned hospital developers, and their funding sources including private equity and portfolio companies.

Chambers Review

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Healthcare - Wisconsin

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Foley & Lardner LLP has a nationally recognized healthcare practice which includes the Madison-based team. The firm has experience handling compliance and transactional matters for its clients, boasting particular strengths in the digital healthcare space.

Work Highlights

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  • Foley & Lardner LLP represented VirtuOx in its stock sale to ResMed.

Strengths

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  • They navigate every matter with clarity and professionalism.

    Healthcare respondentUSA
  • They demonstrate deep technical expertise, sound judgment under pressure and a strategic approach that integrates legal analysis with practical business considerations.

    Healthcare respondentUSA
  • Foley goes above and beyond. Their network of knowledgeable attorneys makes dealing with complex matters easy for their clients.

    Healthcare respondentUSA
  • Foley's attorneys complete timelines as needed and are responsive to our needs.

    Healthcare respondentUSA
  • They are incredibly responsive and practical.

    Healthcare respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Jennifer J. Hennessy
    Band 1Jennifer J. Hennessy

    Jennifer J. Hennessy

    Jennifer Hennessy is known for her cybersecurity and data privacy work, which overlaps with her healthcare practice. She has particular experience handling compliance-related matters, including advising clients on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

    • She offers sound advice and provides education when needed.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
    • Jennifer is a wonderful resource. She is professional, knowledgeable and always friendly.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
    • Jennifer is extremely knowledgeable within her space.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
  • Up and ComingMitchell D Lindstrom
    Up and ComingMitchell D Lindstrom

    Mitchell D Lindstrom

    Mitchell Lindstrom is a senior counsel based in the Madison office. His healthcare practice includes both state and national clients as he guides them through various transactions.

    • Mitchell's guidance and practical approach, as well as his strong craftsmanship, are a benefit to all transactions he supports.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
    • He is extremely professional and communicates very well.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
    • He is very commercial. He understands issues and gets things done quickly.

      Healthcare respondentUSA

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