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 impact, Mel consistently earns honors from the legal world’s most esteemed ranking programs, including Chambers USA, Best Lawyers, BTI Client Service All Stars, and Southwest Super Lawyers. She is a 2024 Az Business: Most Influential Women in Arizona Business awardee, a 2023 Phoenix Business Journal 40 under 40 recipient, and a 2023 Managed Healthcare Executive: Emerging Leader in Healthcare.

View the full list of honorees and learn more about Mel.