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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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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2022 Phoenix Business Journal Best Places to Work

Coppersmith Brockelman Among Top Finalists of Phoenix Business Journal’s 2022 Best Places to Work Awards

Recognized for creating an outstanding work environment, Coppersmith Brockelman was honored as one of Phoenix Business Journal's 2022 Best Places to Work . The firm placed seventh among 35 forward-thinking finalists in the Micro category (10-45 employees). More than 300 companies submitted nominations, and 100 finalists were selected based on their local employees’ survey scores. 100% of Coppersmith Brockelman employees who participated feel valued and were scored as highly engaged, indicating they intend to stay with the company long-term and are motivated to contribute high discretionary effort. When asked to describe the firm’s environment, the top word used was “friendly.” Employees were also invited to provide responses to several open-ended questions.  Recurring themes included how much the firm genuinely cares about and supports each employee, shows appreciation...

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Coppersmith Brockelman Ranked on Phoenix Business Journal’s 2021 Top Law Firms List

Coppersmith Brockelman Recognized on Phoenix Business Journal’s 2022 Top Law Firm List

Phoenix Business Journal recognized Coppersmith Brockelman among the Valley’s top 80 law firms for the seventh consecutive year. The firm moved up one spot on the 2022 list, which is part of the Business Journal’s weekly listing of top companies in diverse industries, as well as its annual Book of Lists that highlights these standout businesses. Ranked No. 37 by its number of local attorneys, the firm has also received various industry accolades, including Chambers USA, Best Law Firms®, Best Lawyers® and Southwest Super Lawyers. View the Business Journal ranking here....

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Coppersmith Brockelman Ranked on Phoenix Business Journal’s 2021 Top Law Firms List

On Heels of Industry Recognition, Coppersmith Brockelman’s Employment Law Group Ranked by Phoenix Business Journal

Recognized nationally and regionally for employment law excellence, Coppersmith Brockelman’s employment group recently ranked No. 18 on Phoenix Business Journal’s list of Largest Employment Law Practices. Although Phoenix Business Journal ranks solely by number of lawyers in the practice, industry rankings applying qualitative measurements provide the full picture of how respected Coppersmith Brockelman employment attorneys are within the industry. Not only is Kent Brockelman repeatedly recognized by Chambers USA for expertise in Labor & Employment, but he and Jill Chasson have also received recognition from Best Lawyers® and Southwest Super Lawyers for many years. Additionally, Best Law Firms consistently ranks the practice in the top Phoenix tier for Employment Law – Management and Labor & Employment Litigation. The group stands out because its unique approach focuses on avoiding...

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Kent Brockelman and Jill Chasson Address Possible Federal Action on Noncompetes in Phoenix Business Journal

In response to President Joe Biden’s executive order pushing to regulate noncompete agreements, Phoenix Business Journal published a guest column by Kent Brockelman and Jill Chasson outlining steps businesses should take to protect themselves. Although the order does not change existing law, it signals potential federal regulation reigning in the use of restrictive covenant agreements that limit worker mobility. Such regulation would be consistent with national trends. Kent and Jill recommend businesses review agreements currently in use, amend those that might be deemed “unfair” from the executive order’s perspective, and, except in narrow circumstances, avoid the use of no-poach agreements pursuant to which businesses agree not to hire one another’s employees. Kent has years of experience in a wide variety of employment matters and serves as principal...

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