Kelly Knivila

Medicaid and Coordinated Care Organization regulation, behavioral health law, Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute compliance, audit defense and internal investigations, self-disclosures, and healthcare mediation.

Partner, Stoel Rives, LLP (2003-2023), served as Executive Committee Member (5 years) and Health Care Industry Group Co-Chair/Chair (3 years)

Associate, Stoel Rives (1992-1994, 2003-2009)

Assistant Attorney General, Oregon Department of Justice (1994-2003)

Associate, Covington Burling, LLP (1989-1992)

Member, American Health Lawyers Association

Member, American Bar Association, Health Law Section

Member; Past Chair, 2012; Chair, 2011; Chair-elect, 2010; Treasurer, 2009; Oregon State Bar, Health Law Section

Member, Morrison Child and Family Services, Board Member, 2023-Current

Past Member, Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare Gala Committee, 2018–2020

Past Member, Board of Trustees, Randall Children’s Hospital Foundation, 2014–2019

Member, Oregon DHS, Office of Payment Accuracy and Recovery, Rule Advisory Committee, 2010

Past Vice Chair, Board of Directors, Southwest Community Health Center

Georgetown University Law Center

J.D.

1989

Western Oregon State College

B.A.

1986

Lawyer of the Year 2026 in Health Care Law in Portland, OR

The Best Lawyers in America®

2026

Included in The Best Lawyers in America® , 2016–2026 for Health Care Law

The Best Lawyers in America®

Listed in Oregon Super Lawyers® (Health Care), 2017–2022

Super Lawyers®

Named a Portland Business Journal Women of Influence Award Winner,

Portland Business Journal

2020