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McDonald Hopkins Issues Commentary: Illinois Proposes Expanded Healthcare Transaction Reporting - Implications for Corporate Practice of Medicine and Private Equity Structures
CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 3 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 2, 2026, by associate Taylor Semakula, counsel Rick Hindmand and members Emily Johnson and Elizabeth Sullivan:
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Illinois proposes expanded healthcare transaction reporting: Implications for corporate practice of medicine and private equity structures
The Illinois General Assembly is considering legislation that would significantly expand the state's healthcare transaction reporting requirements. While the proposed bills do not directly amend Illinois' Corporate Practice of Medicine (CPOM)
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CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 3 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 2, 2026, by associate Taylor Semakula, counsel Rick Hindmand and members Emily Johnson and Elizabeth Sullivan:
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Illinois proposes expanded healthcare transaction reporting: Implications for corporate practice of medicine and private equity structures
The Illinois General Assembly is considering legislation that would significantly expand the state's healthcare transaction reporting requirements. While the proposed bills do not directly amend Illinois' Corporate Practice of Medicine (CPOM)doctrine, they signal increased state scrutiny of healthcare ownership, private equity involvement, and control structures-areas closely intertwined with CPOM compliance.
If enacted, the legislation could meaningfully impact physician groups, management services organizations (MSOs), hospitals, private equity sponsors, and other healthcare investors operating in Illinois.
Current Illinois healthcare transaction reporting requirements
Under Illinois' existing health care transaction reporting framework, codified in Section 7.2a of the Illinois Antitrust Act (740 ILCS 10/7.2a), certain healthcare facility and provider organization transactions must be reported to the Illinois Attorney General. The current law, which took effect on January 1, 2024, applies to mergers, acquisitions, and contracting affiliations between two or more healthcare facilities or provider organizations not previously under common ownership.
Section 7.2a defines "provider organization" as an entity or organized group of persons representing 20 or more healthcare providers in contracting with health carriers or third-party administrators for the payment of healthcare services. This definition includes various physician practices, physician-hospital organizations, independent practice associations, provider networks and accountable care organizations, keeping in mind the 20-provider threshold, which in some circumstances can be challenging to apply.
Parties to a covered transaction must provide written notice to the Attorney General at least 30 days prior to closing. The existing framework focuses on transactions directly between healthcare facilities or provider organizations rather than upstream ownership changes or transactions merely involving such entities. Importantly, the current reporting requirements are scheduled to sunset on January 1, 2027, unless extended by the legislature.
Overview of the proposed legislation
HB 5000/SB 3463
Introduced on February 4 and 5, 2026, respectively, these companion bills would amend Illinois' healthcare transaction reporting law by broadening the scope of transactions subject to notice and review by the Illinois Attorney General.
Key proposed changes include:
* Expanding covered transactions from those occurring "between" healthcare facilities or provider organizations to those "involving" them
* Capturing transactions involving entities that own or control healthcare facilities or provider organizations
* Potentially bringing private equity sponsors and parent entities within the reporting framework
* Defining healthcare provider and healthcare services
The broadened "involving" language is particularly significant. It suggests the Attorney General could assert jurisdiction over upstream ownership transactions and restructuring activities that currently may not trigger reporting requirements.
Why this matters for CPOM compliance
The Corporate Practice of Medicine (CPOM) doctrine is a legal principle that prohibits corporations and other business entities from practicing medicine or employing physicians to provide medical services. The underlying policy rationale is to ensure that medical decisions are made by licensed physicians exercising independent professional judgment, free from commercial pressures or lay interference.
Illinois maintains a longstanding CPOM doctrine, under which non-physicians generally may not practice medicine or exercise control over physicians' clinical judgment. Importantly, it limits who may own a physician practice or other regulated healthcare entity to licensed personnel, thereby prohibiting non-licensed individuals from participating in ownership. While CPOM in Illinois is grounded in case law and professional licensing statutes rather than a single comprehensive statute, it shapes how healthcare entities must structure:
* Physician ownership arrangements
* MSO management agreements
* Fee structures
* Governance rights
* Control provisions
Although HB 5000 and SB 3463 do not amend CPOM directly, they reflect a broader policy focus on:
* Private equity influence in healthcare
* Ownership transparency
* Consolidation and affiliation activity
* The allocation of control over healthcare entities
Expanded reporting authority could give the Attorney General greater visibility into MSO-physician structures and other arrangements frequently used to comply with CPOM while allowing outside investment.
Healthcare stakeholders should note that increased transparency often precedes increased regulatory scrutiny.
Potential impact on key stakeholders
Physician groups
Independent physician practices considering affiliation, recapitalization, or MSO arrangements may face additional reporting obligations, even if the transaction does not involve a traditional facility merger.
Private equity sponsors
Private equity sponsors acquiring upstream interests in holding companies that control physician entities may fall within the expanded definition of "covered transactions." The proposed legislation explicitly defines a "private equity company" as an entity that pools capital and acquires ownership interests, directly or indirectly, in Illinois healthcare entities, as well as out-of-state healthcare entities that generate $10 million or more in annual revenue from patients residing in Illinois.
This could affect:
* Platform roll-ups
* Add-on acquisitions
* Internal restructurings
* Minority recapitalizations
MSOs and management companies
MSO arrangements, particularly those involving long-term management agreements and financial control provisions, may receive closer regulatory attention if ownership changes trigger reporting requirements.
Hospitals and health systems
Affiliation agreements and joint ventures that previously fell outside the reporting framework may now require pre-transaction notice.
Broader national context
Illinois' proposal aligns with a broader national trend of states increasing oversight of healthcare consolidation and private equity involvement in healthcare. Across multiple jurisdictions, legislatures and attorneys general have:
* Expanded transaction review statutes
* Lowered reporting thresholds
* Enhanced enforcement authority
* Examined MSO and physician control structures
Even where CPOM doctrine remains unchanged, states are leveraging transaction reporting laws as a regulatory entry point into ownership and control arrangements.
Practical considerations
Healthcare organizations and investors should begin evaluating:
1. Whether pending or planned 2026 transactions could trigger expanded reporting
2. How ownership and control structures are documented
3. Governance provisions that may attract regulatory scrutiny
4. MSO agreements and management fee arrangements
5. Transaction timelines in light of potential 30-day pre-closing notice requirements
Because the bills remain pending and it is early in the legislative session, prospects for passage remain uncertain. Stakeholders should monitor legislative developments closely. Notably, if either bill is enacted, the January 1, 2027, sunset date that currently applies to the reporting framework would be removed, extending the requirements, perhaps indefinitely. Implementing regulations or guidance from the Illinois Attorney General's Office may also follow.
What to watch next
* Committee movement and amendments in the Illinois General Assembly
* Clarification of how "involving" will be interpreted
* Whether additional CPOM-related reforms are introduced
* Enforcement posture statements from the Illinois Attorney General's Office
Expanded transaction review authority, even absent direct CPOM reform, may meaningfully shift the regulatory landscape for physician ownership and healthcare investment structures in Illinois.
The bottom line
HB 5000 and SB 3463 signal heightened scrutiny of healthcare ownership and control structures in Illinois. While the state's CPOM doctrine remains intact, the proposed expansion of healthcare transaction reporting could increase oversight of MSO arrangements, private equity investments, and physician group affiliations. Given the early stage of the legislative session, prospects for passage remain uncertain, and the bills may be subject to significant amendment.
Healthcare providers, investors, and management entities should evaluate their transaction pipelines and governance structures in anticipation of potential regulatory changes.
For questions regarding Illinois CPOM compliance, transaction structuring, MSO arrangements, or the proposed legislation, please contact attorneys Taylor Semakula, Rick Hindmand, Emily Johnson or Elizabeth Sullivan.
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Original text here: https://www.mcdonaldhopkins.com/insights/news/illinois-proposes-expanded-healthcare-transaction-reporting
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Noah Yavitz Discusses Delegating Enforceability of Corporate Forum Selection Provisions in Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Noah Yavitz Discusses Delegating Enforceability of Corporate Forum Selection Provisions in Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance
A new article in the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance by litigation & enforcement partner Noah Yavitz proposes a novel solution to the growing problem of non-Delaware courts reaching divergent conclusions on the enforceability of forum selection provisions in corporate charters and bylaws. Drawing on the well-established
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Noah Yavitz Discusses Delegating Enforceability of Corporate Forum Selection Provisions in Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance
A new article in the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance by litigation & enforcement partner Noah Yavitz proposes a novel solution to the growing problem of non-Delaware courts reaching divergent conclusions on the enforceability of forum selection provisions in corporate charters and bylaws. Drawing on the well-establishedframework for delegation clauses in arbitration agreements, Noah argues that Delaware corporations should adopt bylaw provisions expressly delegating threshold questions about the scope, validity, and enforceability of their forum selection clauses to the Delaware Court of Chancery.
The article examines recent decisions that underscore the risks of inconsistent interpretation of Delaware corporate law across jurisdictions. Noah contends that delegation provisions would promote uniformity, leverage Delaware's institutional expertise, and conserve judicial resources.
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Original text here: https://www.ropesgray.com/en/news-and-events/news/2026/03/noah-yavitz-discusses-delegating-enforceability-of-corporate-forum-selection-provisions
Lawdragon Recognizes Troutman Pepper Locke Attorneys Among 2026 Global Leaders in Crisis Management
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Lawdragon Recognizes Troutman Pepper Locke Attorneys Among 2026 Global Leaders in Crisis Management
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NEW YORK - Troutman Pepper Locke partners Paul Coggins, Allison O'Neil, Charlie Peeler, Stephen Piepgrass, Megan Conway Rahman, Mike Schwartz, Ashley Taylor, and John West have been named among Lawdragon 's 2026 500 Global Leaders in Crisis Management.
According to Lawdragon, the advisors recognized are best-in-class legal emergency responders for when investigators turn
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CHICAGO, Illinois, March 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Lawdragon Recognizes Troutman Pepper Locke Attorneys Among 2026 Global Leaders in Crisis Management
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NEW YORK - Troutman Pepper Locke partners Paul Coggins, Allison O'Neil, Charlie Peeler, Stephen Piepgrass, Megan Conway Rahman, Mike Schwartz, Ashley Taylor, and John West have been named among Lawdragon 's 2026 500 Global Leaders in Crisis Management.
According to Lawdragon, the advisors recognized are best-in-class legal emergency responders for when investigators turntheir eye to a client, a deal attracts activist activity, or an industry goes under the relentless microscope of a class action.
The list is based on Lawdragon 's journalistic research, nominations, and vetting with peers, clients, and other professionals.
Troutman Pepper Locke
Troutman Pepper Locke helps clients solve complex legal challenges and achieve their business goals in an ever-changing global economy. With more than 1,600 attorneys in 30+ offices, the firm serves clients in all major industry sectors, with particular depth in energy, financial services, health care and life sciences, insurance and reinsurance, private equity, and real estate. Learn more at troutman.com.
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Original text here: https://www.troutman.com/insights/lawdragon-recognizes-troutman-pepper-locke-attorneys-among-2026-global-leaders-in-crisis-management/
Goodwin Expands Private Equity Practice with Cory Lewis and Pat Argenio in Boston
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Goodwin Expands Private Equity Practice with Cory Lewis and Pat Argenio in Boston
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Global law firm Goodwin today announced that Cory Lewis and Patrick ("Pat") Argenio have joined the firm's global Private Equity practice as a partner and counsel, respectively, in the Boston office.
"Our premier middle market private equity practice has now become even stronger, particularly in the Boston market, with the addition of Cory and Pat," said Chris Wilson, partner at Goodwin.
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Goodwin Expands Private Equity Practice with Cory Lewis and Pat Argenio in Boston
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Global law firm Goodwin today announced that Cory Lewis and Patrick ("Pat") Argenio have joined the firm's global Private Equity practice as a partner and counsel, respectively, in the Boston office.
"Our premier middle market private equity practice has now become even stronger, particularly in the Boston market, with the addition of Cory and Pat," said Chris Wilson, partner at Goodwin."Their arrival represents our continued commitment to recruit the very best talent to support middle-market private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, especially those sponsors that are based in the Boston market."
Cory advises private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies throughout the investment lifecycle. He counsels clients on structuring, negotiating, and executing complex US and cross-border transactions, including leveraged buyouts, carve-outs, spin-offs, and other strategic M&A transactions.
"Goodwin has built a premier, global private equity platform, with exceptional teams in Boston and many other offices. I'm excited to join a true private equity group that brings deep industry insight, a commercial approach, unique focus and attention and international reach to help sponsors and their portfolio companies execute their most important transactions," said Cory. "I am thrilled to be working with this tight-knit group of partners and colleagues to deliver the highest level of commercial, execution-minded guidance and attention to existing and new clients of the firm."
Pat represents private equity sponsors, growth equity investors, and their portfolio companies across a broad range of corporate transactions. He counsels clients on structuring, negotiating, and executing leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, mergers and acquisitions, and growth equity investments, with a particular focus on the software and technology industries.
"With its strength at the intersection of private equity and technology, Goodwin offers an exceptional platform for serving sponsors and growth investors, and I look forward to delivering practical, growth-focused counsel alongside this outstanding team," Pat added.
Alongside Cory and Pat, associates Gabby Carusello and Sydney France have also joined Goodwin's premier private equity team.
With more than 350 lawyers globally focused on private equity, Goodwin advises clients across the full investment lifecycle -from fund formation to leveraged buyouts, growth equity investments, and exits. The firm's London office plays a critical role in delivering integrated, cross-border solutions to private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies. Goodwin was ranked the number one law firm in LSEG H1 2025 league tables for global M&A by deal count and was named Law Firm of the Year (Transactions) in the 2024 Mergermarket British Private Equity Awards.
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Original text here: https://www.goodwinlaw.com/en/news-and-events/news/2026/03/announcements-privateequity-goodwin-expands-private-equity-practice
Gibson Dunn Expands Renowned Labor and Employment Practice with Senior Partner Robbie Sinclair
LOS ANGELES, California, March 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Gibson Dunn Expands Renowned Labor and Employment Practice with Senior Partner Robbie Sinclair
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Gibson Dunn announced today that Robbie Sinclair has joined the firm's London office as a partner in its renowned Labor and Employment Practice Group. He advises on the full range of contentious and strategic employment matters with a particular focus on complex litigation, crisis management, and investigations.
Robbie's hire provides a platform in the U.K. for employment
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LOS ANGELES, California, March 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Gibson Dunn Expands Renowned Labor and Employment Practice with Senior Partner Robbie Sinclair
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Gibson Dunn announced today that Robbie Sinclair has joined the firm's London office as a partner in its renowned Labor and Employment Practice Group. He advises on the full range of contentious and strategic employment matters with a particular focus on complex litigation, crisis management, and investigations.
Robbie's hire provides a platform in the U.K. for employmentlitigation matters and meets the key strategic needs of clients in their boardrooms.
Osma Hudda, Co-Chair of the London Disputes Group and Co-Partner in Charge of the London office, said: "Client demand for business protection, complex investigations, whistleblowing-related matters, and employment litigation continues to rise in the U.K., U.S., and other key markets. Building on the strong performance of our transactional practices in London, we are executing a focused expansion of our litigation and investigations bench. Robbie's practice sits exactly at that intersection and squarely meets client demand."
Robbie's arrival will further strengthen Gibson Dunn's global Labor and Employment practice, which advises multinational corporates and financial institutions on high-stakes matters across key jurisdictions in the U.S., U.K., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The group is consistently recognized in the top tier by leading directories and publications, including Chambers, Benchmark Litigation, and other industry and legal-sector rankings and awards.
James Cox, partner in Gibson Dunn's London Labor and Employment Practice Group, added: "Our Labor and Employment practice is preeminent. Robbie expands our senior bench for High Court litigation, team moves, and investigations. He immediately enhances our seamless support to corporate, private equity, and finance clients through the deal and disputes lifecycle."
"Gibson Dunn's internationally renowned Labor and Employment platform together with its integrated global disputes and investigations capability is the right place to take my practice forward," said Robbie. "Clients want consistent advice across jurisdictions and a team that can move quickly from advisory to enforcement. I'm excited to build that with colleagues in London, the U.S., and internationally."
This appointment builds on the firm's continued investment in its disputes platform in London. In recent months, the group has expanded with lateral hires including Christopher Harris KC and Robert Spano alongside internal promotions such as Cassie Aprile and Piers Plumptre.
About Robbie Sinclair
Robbie is recognized as a leading individual for employment law by Chambers UK and The Legal 500 UK. His experience spans business protection and crisis management, investigations, senior exits, restrictive covenants and team moves, complex employment and commercial litigation in the High Court, and employment aspects of M&A and outsourcings.
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Original text here: https://www.gibsondunn.com/gibson-dunn-expands-renowned-labor-and-employment-practice-with-senior-partner-robbie-sinclair/
BCLP Recognised in Legal 500 Germany
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news:
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BCLP Recognised in Legal 500 Germany
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BCLP has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Legal 500 Germany, earning 3 practice area rankings and 2 individual lawyer rankings.
The firm's Restructuring practice was elevated to Tier 4 and is highlighted for its 'exceptional knowledge of German restructuring law'. The Real Estate and Real Estate Finance practices maintained their position in Tier 3, whilst the Employment practice remained a 'Firm to Watch' for the second
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ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news:
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BCLP Recognised in Legal 500 Germany
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BCLP has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Legal 500 Germany, earning 3 practice area rankings and 2 individual lawyer rankings.
The firm's Restructuring practice was elevated to Tier 4 and is highlighted for its 'exceptional knowledge of German restructuring law'. The Real Estate and Real Estate Finance practices maintained their position in Tier 3, whilst the Employment practice remained a 'Firm to Watch' for the secondyear in a row.
Partners Frank Schwem and Christian Lonquich are listed as outstanding experts in their respective fields of Real Estate Finance and Real Estate.
The Legal 500 is an independent guide and has analyzed the capabilities of law firms across the world, with a comprehensive research program revised every year to bring the most up-to-date vision of the global legal market. Firms and individuals are recommended purely on merit.
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Original text here: https://www.bclplaw.com/en-US/events-insights-news/bclp-recognised-in-legal-500-germany.html
3 Greenberg Traurig Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Lawdragon 500 Global Leaders in Crisis Management
MIAMI, Florida, March 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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3 Greenberg Traurig Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Lawdragon 500 Global Leaders in Crisis Management
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NEW YORK - March 2, 2026 - Lawdragon recognized three attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP in the 2nd edition of its guide, The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Global Leaders in Crisis Management.
The three Greenberg Traurig attorneys who were recognized and their listed practice areas include:
* Adam S. Hoffinger -White Collar, Investigations, Litigation
* Nathan
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MIAMI, Florida, March 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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3 Greenberg Traurig Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Lawdragon 500 Global Leaders in Crisis Management
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NEW YORK - March 2, 2026 - Lawdragon recognized three attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP in the 2nd edition of its guide, The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Global Leaders in Crisis Management.
The three Greenberg Traurig attorneys who were recognized and their listed practice areas include:
* Adam S. Hoffinger -White Collar, Investigations, Litigation
* NathanJ. Muyskens -White Collar, Investigations, Litigation
* Jena M. Valdetero -Investigations, Litigation, Cyber
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Original text here: https://www.gtlaw.com/en/news/2026/03/press-releases/3-greenberg-traurig-lawyers-recognized-in-2026-lawdragon-500-global-leaders-in-crisis-management
