To provide students a glimpse into “A Day in the Life of a Health Law Attorney,” the State Bar of Georgia’s Health Law Section hosted a panel discussion for Georgia State Law students in March. Panelists included Keith Mauriello, assistant general counsel with WellStar Health System, Brian McEvoy (J.D. ’97), a shareholder with Polsinelli LLP and Lynnette Rhodes, associate chief of Medicaid operations at the Georgia Department of Community Health, and Jennifer Whitton (J.D. ’12), a health care associate with BakerHostetler LLP.
The panelists gave insights into how the typical work day in a private firm, as in-house counsel, or in a government agency are similar and how they differ. They also discussed their career trajectories, from their first jobs after law school to their current positions. They also talked about the dynamic nature of health law, which both presents opportunities and challenges.
“The panel gave us all a good look into what it’s like to be a health care attorney in different settings,” said Kirstin Rodrigues (J.D. ’17). “We appreciated learning about current issues in health law and hearing about health law from practicing professionals.”