AzBusiness magazine has once again honored Partners Keith Beauchamp, John DeWulf, and Kristen Rosati on its annual list of Arizona’s best legal minds. Each year, AzBusiness’ editorial team and industry experts choose the top 100 attorneys from a pool of more than 2,000 of the state’s most talented and successful lawyers. Selections are based on the lawyers’ professional success and ratings as well as their impact on their law firm, the communities they serve, and the legal profession. This marks Keith’s third consecutive year on the Top 100 Lawyers list for his expertise in handling complex commercial disputes like class action lawsuits, business torts, legal malpractice, litigation involving directors and officers, theft of trade secrets, and restrictive covenants. He also has expertise in election-related matters and litigation...

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The Journal of the National Cancer Institute recently published an article co-authored by Partner Kristen Rosati on the benefits and drawbacks of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in cancer research and the development of strategies to rapidly advance therapeutic innovations. With Kristen’s unique legal insight complementing the perspectives of researchers and oncologists, the article examined opportunities for collaboration between government agencies, research institutions, universities, and pharmaceutical companies. The article comes after Kristen was on the planning committee for and participated in a 2023 workshop on the same topic held by the National Cancer Policy Forum and the Forum on Drug Discovery, Development, and Translation Considered one of the nation’s leading “Big Data” and HIPAA compliance attorneys, Kristen has deep experience in data governance and strategy, data sharing for research and...

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Recognized for a third consecutive year — and a second consecutive year within the coveted top three — Coppersmith Brockelman earned the No. 2 spot on Phoenix Business Journal’s Best Places to Work list in the micro category (10 to 24 employees). The 22nd annual program selects finalists based on comprehensive employee surveys, with more than 200 businesses, nonprofits, and organizations measured against one another based on company culture, team engagement, perks, and more. "Our consistent recognition as a highly ranked Best Place to Work reflects the incredible community we’ve built at Coppersmith Brockelman over the last 30 years,” said Jill Chasson, Governance Committee Chair. “Our reputation is rooted in giving our clients the very best representation – and our culture plays a significant role in that....

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Partners Kristen Rosati and Keith Beauchamp have been named as two of the state’s most influential attorneys in the 2025 edition of AzBusiness Leaders. Published annually by AZ Big Media, the issue showcases the professionals who are shaping Arizona’s business landscape. Marking Kristen’s second consecutive year on the coveted list for her impactful work in health care law, she appeared twice in the issue — once in the law feature and again in the “Who’s Who in Healthcare” section. Keith was recognized for his career as a seasoned litigator with experience handling a broad range of complex commercial disputes. This accolade caps off a strong year for the firm, which, along with its attorneys, has earned honors from Chambers USA, Best Law Firms, and Best Lawyers. These...

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently updated the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule to strengthen protections for reproductive health care information. The compliance deadline in December 23, 2024. Partner Mel Soliz was featured in a recent article for Healthcare Risk Management, discussing the complexity of implementing these regulations. A nationally recognized attorney in health data interoperability and privacy, Mel advises a wide range of organizations in designing and implementing health information technologies and big data sharing arrangements. Her expertise is sought by health systems, health plans, and tech companies. She is President of the Arizona Society of Healthcare Attorneys and is regularly lauded by Chambers USA, Best Lawyers, BTI Client Service All Stars, and Southwest Super Lawyers. Read the...

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The Phoenix Business Journal has once again recognized Coppersmith Brockelman among the Valley’s largest cannabis law practices for the second consecutive year. With a dedicated team of eight local cannabis business attorneys, Coppersmith Brockelman serves a diverse clientele across the rapidly evolving cannabis industry. Since the inception of Arizona’s medical marijuana statutes in 2011, the firm has been at the forefront of cannabis law. Members of the Coppersmith Brockelman team were instrumental in Arizona’s legalization of adult use cannabis in 2020 through the Smart & Safe Arizona Act (Proposition 207) by both drafting the measure and defending it against a pre-election challenge in court. The team of talented cannabis attorneys also engaged with key legislators, regulators, and industry organizations to ensure the implementation of Prop 207....

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