Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Under the direction of William Bernstein, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP remains a go-to for some of the biggest players in the healthcare space for comprehensive insurance-related counsel. The team handles complex commercial, transactional, regulatory, and litigious issues, such as M&A, joint ventures and vertical integrations, and Medicare Advantage marketing and Medicaid matters. New York-based Robert Belfort focuses on state and federal compliance and transactional advice, with extensive experience assisting clients with the Affordable Care Act, various Medicare issues, HIPAA portability and non-discrimination mandates, market conduct laws, and Medicaid managed care requirements. Trial and appellate litigator Greg Pimstone, who practices from Los Angeles, handles class actions filed against insurers and guides clients through government investigations. Also in LA, litigator Ileana Hernandez handles enforcement actions, unfair competition, bad faith, and ERISA suits among others. In New York, Randi Seigel is a key contact for emerging health tech and services companies, as well as a host of women’s health organizations, and Paul Carr-Rollitt’s core practice pivots between transactional and regulatory counsel. Another point of contact for clients in NYC is Helen Pfister, whose experience spans federal drug programs. Michael Kolber contributes his professional experience in government to the practice.