Mel Soliz Named an Emerging Leader in Healthcare by Managed Healthcare Executive

Thought leader and sought after-speaker on health data and interoperability, Mel Soliz’s high-profile work has earned her the distinction of being named one of Managed Healthcare Executive’s Emerging Leaders in Healthcare. This honor recognizes talented up-and-coming professionals who are leading the charge in shaping their organizations, making a positive impact in healthcare and inspiring others to make a difference in the industry. Selected for her work with nonprofit health data utilities driving systemic change within the healthcare system and improving healthcare access to underserved populations, this recognition highlights Mel’s commitment to advancing health equity and responsible health data stewardship in her community. It also underscores her unique position as one of the nation's preeminent health data and health equity attorneys. Mel ― who is also recognized by...

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John DeWulf Honored as a Top 50 Pro Bono Attorney by the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education

John DeWulf has been recognized for the second time as one of the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services and Education’s Top 50 Pro Bono Attorneys for work he has done through the Volunteer Lawyers Program (VLP). Serving the organization for more than two decades, he earned this latest honor for his outstanding pro bono work on behalf of a senior who was at risk of losing his home. The Arizona Bar Foundation created the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education to level the playing field so that all Arizonans have knowledge and access to the justice system. Driven by his dedication to serving the community, John demonstrated his commitment to this mission when a real estate company deceived a retired disabled man into selling his...

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Mel Soliz Recognized in Phoenix Business Journal’s 40 Under 40

Preeminent Data & Health Equity Attorney Mel Soliz Recognized in Phoenix Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 for Outstanding Achievements

As one of the nation's top health data, interoperability and health equity attorneys, Mel Soliz’s accomplishments and community service have earned her distinction as one of Phoenix Business Journal’s 2023 40 Under 40. The honor recognizes up-and-coming professionals under the age of 40 who have a major impact in the Valley's business and charitable communities. Selected from nearly 400 applicants, this honor highlights Mel’s commitment to advancing health equity in her community through her professional and charitable work. Mel ― who is also recognized by Chambers USA©️, Best Lawyers©, and Southwest Super Lawyers: Rising Stars© ― practices regulatory health law, focusing on compliance with data privacy, access and interoperability laws (such as the Information Blocking Rule and CMS interoperability mandates, health information networks/exchange (including TEFCA), behavioral health/substance...

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Eight of our lawyers are recognized in the 2023 edition of Chambers USA

Chambers USA Recognizes Coppersmith Brockelman in 2023 Legal Rankings

We are proud to announce eight of our lawyers are recognized in the 2023 edition of Chambers USA. The annual guide to the nation’s leading attorneys and law firms also ranked our attorneys for their expertise in Labor & Employment, Litigation: General Commercial, and Healthcare practice areas. 2023 Chambers USA nationally recognized attorneys: Kristen Rosati, Privacy & Data Security: Healthcare Individual attorneys recognized for their expertise in Arizona: Keith Beauchamp, Litigation: General Commercial Kent Brockelman, Labor & Employment Jill Chasson, Labor & Employment John DeWulf, Litigation: General Commercial Erin Dunlap, Healthcare Karen Owens, Healthcare Kristen Rosati, Healthcare Mel Soliz, Healthcare “We are enormously proud of the attorneys and practice groups who have been honored this year, and of the entire firm for working tirelessly to provide our clients...

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Marki Stewart Honored by the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education as a Top 50 Pro Bono Attorney

Marki Stewart, nominated by the Florence Project for more than a decade of involvement with their Volunteer Lawyers Program, has been recognized for the second year in a row as one of the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services and Education’s Top 50 Pro Bono Attorneys. The Arizona Bar Foundation created the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education to level the playing field so that all Arizonans have knowledge and access to the justice systems. Marki’s longtime commitment to helping unaccompanied immigrant children find safety and security in the U.S. has earned her this honor for embodying their noble mission. “It’s rewarding to help a child through the difficult immigration process, and to think about the possibilities if they are granted legal residency. I want them to...

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Super Lawyers 2023 Awards

Super Lawyers Honors 13 Coppersmith Brockelman Attorneys in 2023

Coppersmith Brockelman announced that 13 of its 23 attorneys have been recognized in Super Lawyers’ 2023 edition, with Keith Beauchamp and John DeWulf making the Top 50 Arizona Super Lawyers list. Super Lawyers honors accomplished attorneys in more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Attorneys from Coppersmith Brockelman who received the 2023 honor are: Keith Beauchamp – Business Litigation (recognized since 2007; Top 50 Arizona Super Lawyers in 2023, 2022, and 2011) Kent Brockelman – Employment & Labor Law (recognized since 2007) Jill Chasson – Employment & Labor Law (recognized since 2016) John DeWulf – Business Litigation (recognized since 2007); Top 50 Arizona Super Lawyers (recognized since 2011) Andrew Fox – Southwest Super Lawyers Rising...

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