Honors and Awards:

• Super Lawyer, Maryland & Washington DC, 2007, 2008, 2009 - The American Association of Nurse Attorneys (TAANA) Recording Secretary (2007-2009), Member, Board of Directors (2005-present), The Cynthia Northrop Distinguished Service Award (2004), Most Outstanding Health Law Section Member (2007)- Chesapeake Nurse Attorneys, Inc., Vice President (2007-8) Past President - Cornell University Alumni Award for Outstanding Volunteerism, - Who's Who in America,- Who's Who in American Medicine and Healthcare - Who's Who in American Women - Who's Who in American Nursing - the National Distinguished Service Award, Nursing

Special Licenses/Certifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN), formerly Nationally Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner for 30 years

Bar/Professional Activity:

• Member of the ABA, Maryland State Bar Association (health law section, solo/small practice committee member), Bar Association of Montgomery County (co-chair of health law section 2003-6), American Health Lawyers Association, Chesapeake Nurse Attorneys, Inc (former President), The American Association of Nurse Attorneys (Recording Secretary, Board Member)

Pro bono/Community Service:

• Section membership and participation in Bar Associations, medical and allied health organizations, nurse attorney continuing education seminars on medical legal and e-health related topics nationally. Community Service medical legal seminars. Pro Bono Counsel to certain clients with health insurance matters. Mentor nurse attorneys. Provide interviews and serve as resource for healthcare newsletters.

Scholarly Lectures and Writings:

• "HIPAA MythBusters for Attorneys", Maryland State Bar Association, 2010, TAANA 2011, "Protecting Your Legal Reputation On line", The American Association of Nurse Attorneys, Annual Meeting, Tampa, FL, 2008, "The EMR in Cyberspace: Confidentiality Considerations", Healthcare Informatics 2008 Symposium, St. Petersburg, FL"From the Trenches-Been There, Done That (Panel Discussion"), The American Nurse Attorney Association's (TAANA) Annual Meeting, Pre-Conference Program, Solo and Small Firm Practice, Newport, RI, 2007,"HIPAA Violations and Legal Recourse", Bar Association of Montgomery County, Rockville, MD, 2007,"The Electronic Health Record (EHR): Legal Interplay between Creation, Utilization, Protection and Governance- What every nurse attorney needs to know for their clients and themselves", Chesapeake Nurse Attorney, Inc., Baltimore, MD,"Before Your Sign ... Participating Provider Contract Review", Eastern Shore Medical Group Managers Association Inc., Salisbury, MD,"Be Prepared: Is Your Nursing Practice Within the Law?", the American Association Occupational Health Nurses National Meeting, Orlando, FL,"Is Your Nursing License at Risk in the Workplace? Learn How to Protect It", the American Association Occupational Health Nurses National Meeting, Orlando, FL.,PAHCOM Compliance Guide and PAHCOM Practice Management Guidebook (Professional Association of Health Care Office Managers), Significant contributions - Before You Sign ... Managed Care Contract Review for Health Care Providers -Legal Guide for Nurse Practitioners, Editor, The American Association of Nurse Attorneys - Making Health Care Decisions for Others in Maryland and Information For Patients Regarding Advanced Directives and Appointing a Health Care Agent, Health Law Section Maryland Sate Bar Association, participant author, Summer and Fall.  This work won the State Bar Association's award for Outstanding Public Service Project -Handbook of Nursing Physical Assessment, Aspen Publishers, Inc.

Representative Clients:

• Physicians (Solo and Group Practices) Nurses, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants· Podiatrists · Psychologists· Healthcare consultants· Billing and coding consultants· Accountants· Patient account managers of medical groups and hospitals· Physical and Occupational Therapists· Individuals with health insurance matters· Lawyers and Law firms · Continuing Education Companies· National/Regional Medical/Health/Allied Health Associations

Educational Background:

• University of Maryland, J.D.1989, State University of New York, B.S., M.S.1978, Cornell University, B.S. 1975, and formerly Board certified Family Nurse Practitioner (30 years) .