Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

Eric Klein, Christine Clements, Amanda Zablocki, and Eric Newsom jointly head the practice at Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP, which is renowned for its handling of corporate healthcare mandates. The team counts private equity firms, health systems, and integrated care delivery systems among its broad client base. Klein works out of Century City, and is well-known for his expertise in handling high-profile joint ventures and M&A for health systems and hospitals, while Lynsey Mitchel is adept at advising on Knox-Keene Act-related risk arrangements. Chicago’s Kathleen O’Neill is a key contact for payors and providers seeking advice on provider employment work and commercial contracting, while Carolyn Metnick‘s primary area of focus is health data privacy and security, often assisting clients with using AI within the healthcare space. All having joined the Chicago team in 2024, Megan Rooney and Adam Marks joined from McDermott Will & Emery LLP, and Douglas Swill joined from Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath.