Attorney, J.D. and LL.M. (Health Law)

Marsha A. Bradley, J.D., LL.M. Candidate

--LL.M. (Health Law) – University of Houston Law Center, Houston, Texas, May 2012 Candidate, GPA 3.54

--J.D. – University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas, 1992, Top 20 %

--B.B.A. (Marketing) – University of Texas, Austin, Texas, 1989, Highest Honors

EXPERIENCE

--Health law competencies in hospital law, biotechnology, organ transplantation, children’s health law, elder law, disability law, bioethics, HIPAA, privacy compliance, HITECH Act, medical research, Common Rule, FDA,CLIA, genetic engineering, GINA, reproductive technology, medical licensure, certification, private

accreditation, Medicare, Medicaid, EMTALA, hospital ethics, ADA, Rehab Act, IDEA, ERISA, public health, medical malpractice, politics of health care regulation, and other federal and state health care laws.

--Licensed attorney with 17 years of experience in civil litigation and insurance law.

--Other specialties include leadership, organizational development, and corporate ethics.

CAREER

--Litigator, David Black & Associates, State Farm Corporate Law, Houston, Texas, 2004–2010. Lead counsel defending over 350 personal injury lawsuits. Defense-oriented verdicts in 30 of 32 jury trials. Practice included substantial mediation, motion, and deposition dockets. Practice hallmark was high-quality client relationships and results consistent with expectations. Currently attend law school on a full-time basis to complete LL.M. in Health Law.

--Corporate Leader, State Farm Insurance Companies, Houston, Texas, 2002–2004.

During implementation of company’s restructuring plan, lead over 2,000 insurance professionals through the change process using original workshops focused on leadership, change management, and corporate ethics.

--Litigation Manager, State Farm Auto Insurance Company, Houston, Texas, 1998–2002.

Managed team controlling complex litigation dockets arising out of alleged breach of contract and “bad faith” insurance practices. Primary responsibilities were case evaluation and litigation strategy.

--General Counsel, State Farm Fire & Casualty Company, San Antonio, Texas, 1993–1998.

General Counsel to division of over 100 insurance professionals responsible for the day-to-day operation of company’s claims services. Primary practice focus was insurance coverage and resolution of complex claims.

--Software Developer, McDonald’s, Chicago, Illinois, 1979-1986.

Before attending law school developed business application software at McDonald’s and at Xerox in Rochester, New York, and Ralston Purina in St. Louis, Missouri. Experience at McDonald’s included professional development for key leadership role. Change in career path after completing law school.

CERTIFICATIONS

--Licensed Attorney, State of Texas, Bar No. 00785718.

--Certified Mediator, Harris County Dispute Resolution Center, Houston, Texas.

--Trial Advocacy Diplomat, National Institute of Trial Advocacy (NITA), Chicago, Illinois.

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