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Sean Sullivan

Sean Sullivan

USA 2026

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Sean Sullivan advises health care providers, technology companies, and investors on navigating complex regulatory and operational challenges at the intersection of health care delivery, data, and emerging technology. Known for practical, business oriented guidance, he helps clients structure compliant arrangements and innovate in areas such as digital health and data driven provider models.

Sean counsels on a wide range of regulatory issues, including corporate practice of medicine, fraud and abuse, reimbursement, health data compliance, information blocking, and licensure. He works closely with providers, health IT companies, and private equity sponsors to design compliant business models, execute transactions, and assess regulatory risk in acquisitions across sectors and provider specialties. He is particularly active in provider acquisitions and digital-health-related transactions, where regulatory and compliance considerations are often central to deal strategy and value.

In addition to his transactional and advisory practice, Sean represents clients in government investigations, internal reviews, and compliance matters, with a focus on proactive risk mitigation and operational alignment.

Sean is a frequent speaker and author on emerging health care regulatory issues. His recent work focuses on AI governance, health data monetization, telehealth, and evolving enforcement trends, and he regularly presents to national industry organizations and contributes to publications on these topics.

Career

U.S. Army JAG Corps.

Professional Memberships

Georgia Health Initiative, Board of Directors (2023–current), Vice Chair; Healthcare Georgia Foundation, Board of Directors (2023–current); American Health Lawyers Association, Health Information and Technology (HIT) Practice Group leadership (2017–2023); Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (AVLF), Leadership Council (2016–2021).

Education

Georgia State University

JD, cum laude

2007

Emory University

BA

2004

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Healthcare - Georgia

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Sean Sullivan has notable experience in providing regulatory and compliance advice. He is particularly sought after by clients in the private equity and investment healthcare sectors to support acquisitions.

Strengths

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  • Sean is so friendly and easy to work with. He is also very smart, very practical and very thorough.

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