Mel Soliz Shares Her Greatest Accomplishments & Professional Success Insights with AZ Big Media

After being named one of AZ Big Media’s 2024 Most Influential Women, Partner Mel Soliz reflected on the key drivers behind her success in becoming a leader in health data privacy and interoperability.  “My success stems from a curious mindset, strong communication skills, and the guidance of a supportive mentor,” Mel shared. “These elements have driven my professional growth and fulfillment.”  Mel expressed pride in her work, particularly in helping clients launch clinical and social care coordination as well as consent management platforms that connect patients, providers, and their care teams with the resources and data they need when they need it.  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...

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Jill Chasson Contributes HRLaws Article on Employers Paying a High Price for Discrimination

Workplace discrimination remains at large – but not without consequences. In an article for HRLaws, Jill Chasson addressed the costly repercussions of recent workplace lawsuits and why employers must remain vigilant – taking swift and appropriate action when a discrimination concern is raised. In her piece, Jill shed light on two significant U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) workplace discrimination settlements, each of which cost the employer a half-million dollars (plus what was surely several hundred thousand dollars in legal fees). In one case, the EEOC sued a Phoenix-based steel company for failing to adequately address a years-long pattern of offensive and hostile comments by a plant manager. In the second case, a Colorado-based pharmacy company was accused of improperly using medical and genetic information to...

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Az Business Magazine Celebrates Mel Soliz Among 2024 Most Influential Women in Arizona Business

Partner Mel Soliz was honored alongside fellow business leaders in Az Business magazine’s 2024 list of the Most Influential Women in Arizona Business. With 1,900 submissions in 2024, the editorial board of Az Business (in conjunction with a panel of 12 former honorees) carefully selected this year’s coveted list of powerhouse women from a competitive pool. A nationally recognized attorney in health data interoperability and privacy, Mel works with organizations to implement interoperability solutions that connect individuals with the care, services, and actionable data they need. As a respected thought leader, health systems, health plans, and tech companies seek out her expertise. Read the full list of this year’s Most Influential Women in Arizona Business....

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Kristen Rosati Provides Insights into Vacated Portion of OCR Guidance on Online Tracking

A recent federal district court decision is providing some regulatory relief for health care organizations when it comes to digital advertising and online tracking. In the latest Coppersmith Brief, “Federal District Court Vacates Portion of OCR Guidance on Online Tracking," Partner Kristen Rosati details the Texas court’s decision, how it modestly helps health care companies using online tracking, and what next steps readers can expect from the OCR. 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 innovation, and biobanking and genomic privacy. She has counseled many health care organizations in the evaluation and remediation of online tracking, and in responding to government investigations. Read the full Coppersmith Brief for more...

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Mel Soliz Makes Esteemed 2024 BTI Client Service All-Stars List

BTI Consulting Group — specializing in law firm client feedback, market research, and development — recently named Partner Mel Soliz a 2024 BTI Client Service All-Star. Mel joins an elite list of lawyers deemed the best in delivering client services. The BTI Client Service All-Stars list determines its honorees based on 17 objective ranking factors, such as an attorney’s deep understanding of the client’s business, ability to provide the most value and return on investment, and overall legal skills evaluated by corporate counsel and top legal decision makers. Mel’s dedication to her clients is something for which she takes great pride and ownership. Her extensive and specialized knowledge and skillset continue to help her gain recognition and respect among her peers and the individuals she serves. In...

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John DeWulf Celebrated Among Distinguished Alumni at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

The College of Arts and Sciences at University of Nebraska-Lincoln recently honored Attorney John DeWulf with their Distinguished Alumni Award, recognizing his myriad professional successes at their annual Celebration of Excellence, an event that honors top students and alumni in the college. John earned his Bachelor of Arts in economics with minors in business, political science, English, and psychology in 1978 at the University. The award was given to alumni whose remarkable accomplishments and service demonstrated through lifetime career achievement or excellence in their field and community, which John has undoubtedly attained. With over 40 years of experience in complex commercial litigation, John is highly regarded among clients and colleagues for his successful practice. He has handled numerous cases before state and federal courts and administrative agencies...

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