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Elizabeth Smith
Elizabeth advises clients on matters involving Stark Law, False Claims Act, and Anti-Kickback Statute compliance.
Elizabeth Smith has defended clients in government investigations related to Medicare and Medicaid billing and has managed due diligence for major hospital transactions, including mergers and acquisitions. She also assists clients with contesting alleged over-payments, self-disclosing over-payments, and analyzing arrangements under state and federal fraud and abuse authorities.
Elizabeth has experience drafting and reviewing contracts, including clinical trial agreements, clinical product manufacturing agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and consulting agreements. She has advised management on HIPAA compliance, provided guidance on FDA regulatory matters, and managed patent and trademark portfolios. Elizabeth also has experience with data breaches, including a multistate breach involving sensitive health information.
Areas of focus
Education & Credentials
Education
- University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 2014
- Columbia University, B.A., English, 2010
Bar and Court Admissions
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Texas
Related Employment
- King & Spalding, LLP, Houston, TX, Associate, 2018-2021
- Genprex, Inc., Austin, TX, Corporate Counsel, 2016-2018
- Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP, Austin, TX, Healthcare Associate, 2015-2016
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin, TX, Intern for the Hon. Lee Yeakel, 2013
Professional Recognition
Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Privacy and Data Security Law, 2024
Insights
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