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EDUCATION B.A., cum laude, English and Communications, Mississippi State University, 1983 J.D., with honors, University of Texas School of Law, 1988 Admitted to practice in Arizona, 1988 Admitted to practice in Texas, 1994 Admitted to practice in Arkansas, 2002 PRACTICE AREAS Practices in the insurance regulatory and corporate areas, including a variety of life, health and property/casualty matters. Particular focus on government-related health care. Represents both Medicaid and Medicare managed care entities and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans in interactions with state and federal agencies and in negotiating contracts with health care providers and other contractors. Represents the Arkansas health insurance risk pool and helped launch the Texas risk pool. Practice also includes preparation of special needs trusts to protect Medicaid eligibility of disabled persons, in coordination with the firm�s estate planning attorneys.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1998 to 2003: In-house counsel, first for Texas Healthy Kids Corporation, a precursor to the Texas Children�s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), then for Community First Health Plans, a San Antonio HMO.1994 to 1998: Staff attorney for the Texas Department of Insurance, working in both the Insurance Fraud Unit and as counsel to the Life/Health Program.1988 to 1994: Associate, Brown & Bain, Phoenix Arizona, with practice focused on commercial litigation.OTHER ACTIVITIES While General Counsel for Texas Healthy Kids Corporation, led a team advising the Texas Health and Human Services Commission on CHIP implementation, 1999-2000. Member, Health Policy/Regulatory Affairs and Medicaid/CHIP Committees, Texas Association of Health Plans, 2001-03; Member, American Bar Association, American Health Lawyers Association; Secretary, Board of Directors, Arizona AIDS Project, 1993-94; Secretary, Steering Committee for designing and funding the City of Little Rock�s first leash-free dog park, 2003-04; tutor for Literacy Action of Central Arkansas, 2005.Attorney - Client Relation. Use of the Mitchell Williams web site does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Mitchell Williams . If you send us an e-mail and we do not already represent you, your e-mail will not create an attorney-client relationship and will not necessarily be treated as privileged or confidential. | 