AzBusiness Features Mel Soliz in 2026 Who’s Who in Healthcare List

Partner Mel Soliz has been recognized in AzBusiness’ Who’s Who in Healthcare for 2026, an annual list honoring Arizona’s most influential health care leaders. Selected in collaboration with Arizona’s leading health care organizations, the list features the people shaping the future of medical innovation, accessibility, and patient well-being statewide. Nationally regarded for her work in health data privacy and interoperability, Mel advises health care organizations and technology companies on navigating complex federal and state regulations governing patient information and secure data sharing. She has been active in state and federal policymaking on these issues and is frequently called upon to speak about them in local and national forums. Mel also serves as the President of the Arizona Society of Healthcare Attorneys. Further underscoring her impact, Mel consistently earns honors from the legal world’s most esteemed ranking programs, including Chambers...

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Coppersmith Brockelman Ranked Among 2026 Best Law Firms by Best Lawyers® & U.S. News & World Report

Best Lawyers® and U.S. News & World Report have once again honored Coppersmith Brockelman in its annual Best Law Firms list, ranking the firm nationally in four practice areas and locally in 16 practice areas. Firms are vetted through a meticulous process combining in-depth client and peer evaluations with comprehensive data, creating a reliable view of today’s top legal leaders. Coppersmith Brockelman has been named on the list for over a decade, affirming the value of its approach to lawyering: providing excellent client service, thinking creatively, finding practical solutions, and building community. “This recognition reflects our entire team’s talent and commitment to excellence in everything we do,” said Kristen Rosati, Chair of the firm’s Governance Committee. “We are humbled that our clients continue to name us among...

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Coppersmith Brockelman Once Again Honored Among Phoenix Business Journal’s Best Places to Work

For the fourth consecutive year, the Phoenix Business Journal selected Coppersmith Brockelman as a finalist in its annual Best Places to Work awards program, which has celebrated local employers that go above and beyond to foster outstanding workplace culture since 2002. Rankings are based on confidential employee surveys measuring success in team dynamics, trust in leadership, communication, and more, with only the top-scoring companies earning a coveted spot among hundreds of applicants. Coppersmith Brockelman was recognized in the micro category, which ranges from 10 to 24 employees. This award follows several national accolades highlighting the firm’s exceptional work and people, including Super Lawyers and Chambers USA. In December, final rankings will be announced and featured in a special edition of the Phoenix Business Journal. View the full list...

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Mel Soliz Recognized on 2025 Women Achievers of Arizona List for Health Law Excellence

Partner Mel Soliz recently claimed a spot on Arizona Capitol Times’ annual Women Achievers of Arizona list, which celebrates the bold, brilliant, and trailblazing women shaping our state’s future in critical fields like health care, law, public service, education, and more. Mel was one of four acclaimed professionals honored in the Legal category. A nationally regarded attorney in health data privacy and interoperability, Mel advises health care organizations and technology companies on navigating complex federal and state regulations governing patient information and secure data sharing. She has been active in state and federal policymaking on these issues and is frequently called upon to speak about them in local and national forums. Mel also serves as the President of the Arizona Society of Healthcare Attorneys. Further underscoring her...

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Andy Gaona Earns Repeat Recognition on PHOENIX Magazine’s 2025 Top Lawyers List

Recognized for his expertise in Government & Administrative Law for the second straight year, Partner Andy Gaona claimed a spot on the fourth-annual Top Lawyers list, presented by PHOENIX Magazine. The print publication compiles the list through an extensive peer-review process, in which more than 16,000 active Arizona attorneys nominate the local lawyers they consider the best in 38 distinct practice areas. PHOENIX editors then select the top 10% to 20% in each category, ensuring honorees truly reflect the esteem of their colleagues. With extensive experience in political, election, public, and constitutional law, Andy's expertise and impact have earned him notable accolades from several other outlets. Most recently, he was named Arizona Capitol Times' Best Capitol/Political Lawyer for 2025. He’s also been recognized in Southwest Super Lawyers,...

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Amita Sanghvi Examines Federal Court Decision Vacating HIPAA Reproductive Health Privacy Regulations

A federal court’s ruling to overturn the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services’ (HHS) HIPAA reproductive health privacy protections has left many organizations uncertain over future compliance and patient data obligations. In response, Coppersmith Brockelman attorney and longtime Senior Attorney with the HHS Office of General Counsel Amita Sanghvi authored an article for the Arizona Society for Healthcare Attorneys (AzSHA) breaking down this ruling and its implications for regulated entities. The court’s decision in Purl v. HHS, N.D. Tex., 2:24-CV-228-Z, vacated the “HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy,” (the 2024 Rule) that would have expanded restrictions on disclosing protected health information related to reproductive health care. While HHS did not appeal the ruling, a group of proposed intervenors did. Meanwhile, HHS continued...

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