Assistant Human Resources
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Joanneke Brentjens
Assistant General Counsel Healthcare Compliance Attorney: Proven track record of providing legal
advice and services.
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Summary
ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL / HEALTHCARE COMPLIANCE ATTORNEY
I have over 10 years of experience as an Attorney and a proven track record of providing legal advice and
services for complex healthcare transactions that ensure legal, statutory, and regulatory compliance.
Experience spans healthcare law, insurance defense/litigation, federal courts, and surrogate practice.
My background includes Assistant General Counsel at Vidant Health where I successfully advised healthcare
corporate entities and affiliates on relevant legal issues including state and federal laws, statutes, regulations,
corporate policies and practices, licensing and credentialing, and medical staff legal matters. Equally strong
providing general counsel to support human resources on employment matters, including ADA, FMLA, EEOC,
and personnel issues.
I am particularly strong in partnering with stakeholders to translate complex issues into actions, minimize risk
and favorably resolve issues.
Recognized for expert organizational and legal research skills, articulate and compelling communications, and
persistent drive toward positive outcomes.
Bar admissions include:
New York State Bar
North Carolina State Bar, Pending
United States District Court of Western New York
United States Bankruptcy Court of Western New York
Core Competencies Include:
* Healthcare Law: HIPAA, EMTALA, STARK
* Employment Law: ADA, FMLA, EEOC
* Physician/Staff Credentialing & Licensure
* Compliance & Risk Management Policies
* Healthcare Transaction Negotiations
* Compliance Investigations & Resolutions
* Contract Drafting & Review
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* Legal, Statutory & Regulatory Compliance
Experience
Assistant General Counsel at Vidant Health
2011 - 2013 (2 years)
VIDANT HEALTH CORP.; GREENVILLE, NC
2011–2013
Assistant General Counsel
Advised all corporate entities and affiliates (HR, Occupational Health, Chowan Hospital, Albemarle Hospital,
contract attorneys, physician practices) on legal issues including state and federal laws, statutes, regulations,
corporate policies and practices, licensing and credentialing, and medical staff legal matters.
* Supported corporate HR by providing legal counsel on employment matters, including ADA, FMLA,
EEOC, and personnel issues.
* Oversaw daily legal operations and worked with litigation to oversee internal investigations, provide legal
services for non-medical malpractice cases, and manage corporate subpoenas.
* Conducted legal due diligence on corporate initiatives.
* Optimized contract attorney performance by developing and implementing tracking system to measure
quality and quantity of contributions.
* Educated all corporate entities on legal issues and legislative changes that impacted health system, such as
employment, construction, billing and reimbursement, HIPAA, EMTALA, STARK, fraud and abuse, and
Civil Monetary Penalties laws.
* Played key role in transaction negotiations by drafting, reviewing, and providing legal advice on medical
director agreements, physician/provider contracts, affiliation agreements, financing documents, and leases.
Solo Practitioner, Attorney at LAW OFFICES OF JOANNEKE K.M. BRENTJENS
2010 - 2011 (1 year)
Represented clients in probate and guardianship proceedings, litigated estate cases, and negotiated
settlements. Consulted with clients to provide estate and Medicare/Medicaid planning, as well as draft wills
and estate planning documents. Prepared Special Needs Trusts and final estate accountings.
Associate at BENDER, CRAWFORD & BENDER, LLP
2006 - 2009 (3 years)
Managed litigation from inception to trial readiness involving discovery, summary judgment motions, witness
examination, and settlement negotiations. Researched, drafted, and argued briefs before Appellate Division,
Fourth Department and NYS Court of Appeals.
* Represented clients at administrative hearings before NYS Department of Labor and NYS Division of
Human Rights.
1 recommendation available upon request
Associate at Gorlick Kravitz & Listhaus P.C.
2004 - 2006 (2 years)
Represented clients in ERISA and HIPAA cases in Federal Court.
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* Supervised and represented multi-employer funds in benefit and fiduciary matters.
Associate at KENNEY, SHELTON, LIPTAK & NOWAK, LLP
2001 - 2004 (3 years)
Managed litigation cases, conducted extensive legal research, negotiated scope of discovery requests and
settlements, and defended depositions.
* Represented clients at administrative hearings before NYS Department of Labor and NYS Division of
Human Rights.
Languages
Dutch (Native or bilingual proficiency)
Skills & Expertise
Litigation
Healthcare Law
STARK
Commercial Litigation
Employment Law
Contract Law
Insurance
Legal Research
Fraud and Abuse law
Appeals
Personal Injury
Civil Litigation
Product Liability
Corporate Law
Legal Writing
Toxic Tort
Class Actions
Certifications
Bar Admissions
New York State; North Carolina State Bar, Pending; United States District Court of Western New York United
States Bankruptcy Court of Western New York
Education
UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO LAW SCHOOL, SUNY
J.D. and LL.M Criminal Law, Health Law; Criminal Law, 1996 - 2000
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)
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International Economics Program, Completed One of Two Years, International Economics, 1990 - 1991
Davidson College
B.A., Economics, 1984 - 1988
Activities and Societies: One-Year Study Abroad at London School of Economics
Interests
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Edenton Chowan Partnership (ECP) for Economic Development
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Joanneke Brentjens
Assistant General Counsel Healthcare Compliance Attorney: Proven track record of providing legal
advice and services.
************@***.***
1 person has recommended Joanneke
"Joanneke Has a wonderful way with her clients. Her extensive education has made her very knowledgeable
in both the legal and health care field."
Sharon Rizzo, was Joanneke's client
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