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Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

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Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

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Every day, Sheppard guides healthcare’s largest and most innovative companies on how to survive and thrive in today’s healthcare environment. We support all healthcare sectors with actionable intelligence informed by our unmatched experience, relationships and business knowledge. Our mission is to transform and improve healthcare by sharing what works and what doesn’t, by integrating legal analysis with informed strategy and tactics and by being in the trenches with our clients every day. 

Law360 named us the best health law practice five times in the last decade because we are able to lead the largest and most transformative, game-changing projects for providers, payors, investors and disruptors. Our deal, regulatory, litigation/enforcement and specialty lawyers provide an integrated, sophisticated, one-firm solution or can act as targeted expert co-counsel. 

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Healthcare - Texas

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton houses a solid healthcare team that has the capability to advise a wide range of clients on complex issues, including hospitals, physician groups and healthcare companies. It has expertise in numerous transactional and regulatory matters, such as HIPAA advice, Stark Law and Medicaid issues.
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Work Highlights

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  • Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton represented Ascension Health in its acquisition of AMSURG.

Strengths

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  • Sheppard Mullin's team was highly skilled and knowledgeable on the topic. The team was always responsive.

    Healthcare respondentUSA

  • I think that they are accessible and responsive. I have confidence in their work.

    Healthcare respondentUSA

  • The team has strong legal acumen, skill, responsiveness and practicality.

    Healthcare respondentUSA

  • Sheppard Mullin has a breadth of talented, seasoned lawyers that they quickly and effectively bring to bear on urgent matters.

    Healthcare respondentUSA

  • The team distinguishes themselves through a combination of deep healthcare and life sciences sector expertise, practical transaction execution, and commercial pragmatism.

    Healthcare respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Tammy Woffenden
    Tammy Woffenden

    Tammy Woffenden

    Tammy Woffenden comes recommended for her handling of healthcare M&A transactions and regulatory matters at both state and federal levels. Her practice includes advising on HIPAA concerns.

    • Tammy is a true specialist in our field. She is driven and she does not give up without finding a result even in a challenging matter.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
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  • Ashley Wheelock
    Ashley Wheelock

    Ashley Wheelock

    Ashley Wheelock gains recognition for her experience in advising clients on regulatory compliance, operational matters and other complex healthcare matters.

    • Ashley is great to work with. She was always focused on providing us with the best guidance.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
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