Roopali Desai Appointed to Arizona Secretary of State’s Transition Team

With extensive experience in election and political law, Coppersmith Brockelman Partner Roopali Desai will join fellow Arizona leaders as a member of Secretary of State-elect Katie Hobbs’ transition team. Roopali has been a longtime advisor to many elections officials throughout Arizona, and is honored to have the opportunity to provide her counsel and perspective to Arizona’s Chief Election Officer regarding her transition. The transition team is made up of attorneys, members of city and county governments across the state, and other community leaders. Roopali advises clients on all aspects of political and election law including campaign strategy, campaign finance compliance, disclosure and reporting requirements, and bringing and defending election challenges. She is especially known for her experience representing initiative, referendum, and recall campaigns, and has served as...

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Kristen Rosati on Planning Committee for National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine Workshop on Data Sharing

Kristen Rosati to Help Guide Innovation in Health Care as Member of the Health Futures Council at Arizona State University

Nationally-recognized health care attorney Kristen Rosati has been invited to join Arizona State University’s (ASU) Health Futures Council, a group convened to guide and support the university's health-related research, education and clinical programs. Kristen joins fellow leaders from various corners of the health care industry, including representatives from prestigious health systems, health insurance companies, education, research institutes, and digital health companies. This unique and specialized body of leaders provides strategic input into ASU’s health-related activities, working to encourage further research, collaboration, and partnerships. ASU has been continually ranked No. 1 in the nation for innovation by U.S. News & World Report, and the Health Futures Council helps keep that innovation in motion. Kristen is considered one of the nation’s leading HIPAA compliance attorneys. An expert in “Big Data,”...

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Karen Owens Elected to Jewish Family and Children’s Service Governance Board

With a deep commitment to the community and passionate about health care issues, Karen Owens has been elected to the governance board for Jewish Family and Children’s Service (JFCS). Founded in Phoenix in 1935, JFCS provides behavioral health and social services to people of all ages in accordance with a Jewish value system. Based on her extensive experience in health care law, Karen understands the important role that JFCS’ social services play in the community. She will serve a three-year term on the board and hopes to help the organization continue to grow and assist children and adults in need. Learn more about the organization here....

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John DeWulf Tapped for McDowell Sonoran Conservancy Board of Directors

Coppersmith Brockelman’s John DeWulf recently joined the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy’s Board of Directors. The McDowell Sonoran Conservancy works to protect Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve – one of the largest urban preserves in America – and provide information and education to visitors. The preserve spans 30,500 acres, is home to more than 180 miles of trails, and relies on the support of some 650 volunteers. John has been active with numerous charitable and professional organizations during the past three decades, including Social Venture Partners Arizona, Canyon State Academy, Youth Partners Foundation and the Arizona State Bar. He is a member of Valley Leadership Class X. John has extensive experience in complex commercial litigation, including handling numerous trials, hearings and other matters before state and federal courts in the areas...

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Karen Owens Reappointed to Arizona Association of Health Care Lawyers Board of Directors

Karen Owens was recently reappointed by the Arizona Association of Health Care Lawyers to its Board of Directors for a three-year term. A member of Coppersmith Brockelman’s nationally recognized health care practice, Karen regularly represents health care systems, hospitals, clinics, and other institutions in matters of quality management, medical staff credentialing and peer review, hospital and medical staff structures, bylaws, confidentiality, government reporting, Medicare participation and state licensure, and other clinical-related issues. Jerry Gaffaney, current president of the Arizona Association of Health Care Lawyers,  announced that Karen and three other board members were all re-elected. The AAHCL provides a collegial forum for interaction and information exchange to enable its members to serve health care clients more effectively, while producing high quality educational programs. Karen has served on the...

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Jim Belanger Uses Ethics Expertise, Experience on State Bar’s Rules of Professional Conduct Committee to Help Arizona’s Attorneys Prepare for the Future

Taking a look at the future of any profession is challenging, but especially the legal field where attorneys not only need to keep up with the latest cases and precedents, but also uphold the highest possible ethical standards for themselves and their practices. This significant topic of discussion among attorneys was the driving force behind a continuing legal education session "Guerrilla Law: Ethical Issues for the Future Practice of Law," presented by Jim Belanger. Especially well-versed in the subject, Jim is Coppersmith Brockelman's expert on white-collar criminal defense, corporate and government investigation, professional liability and ethics, and civil and regulatory litigation.  He also represents lawyers in disciplinary matters involving the State Bar of Arizona. Presented in collaboration with Keith Swisher, former associate dean of development and legal...

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