Advanced Health Law

Ms. Rachel Louise King Related Seminars and Products

Health Law Strategists LLC

Rachel has more than a decade of experience spanning the intersection of healthcare policy, law, and compliance and holds the Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) designation.  Having served as General Counsel for two state healthcare agencies and Chief Compliance Officer of the Southeast’s largest pediatric hospital system, Rachel understands the complex legal landscape of the healthcare industry and is uniquely positioned to counsel clients on a multitude of legal, regulatory, and operational matters.

As General Counsel of the Georgia Department of Community Health, Rachel played a pivotal role in providing advice and counsel on proposed healthcare legislation, policies, and regulations related to a variety of matters including Medicaid, state health benefit plans, pharmacy services, fraud, waste, and abuse in federal programs, health planning, facility licensure, and emergency management. She also worked closely with state agencies and the Attorney General’s office reviewing litigation matters, engaging in negotiations, and developing legal strategies.
During her tenure as Executive Director of the Department’s Office of Health Planning, Rachel oversaw the administration and operation of the state Certificate of Need (CON) program, provided guidance on the impact of proposed legislation, issued CON decisions, vetted policy, and engaged with healthcare providers, suppliers, and their attorneys regarding regulatory compliance matters.

As General Counsel of the Georgia Department of Human Services, Rachel provided legal and compliance advice on matters ranging from child and elder welfare to member enrollment in federal programs.
Most recently, during her tenure as Chief Compliance Officer of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc., Rachel led a team partnering with legal and operational teams to enhance compliance and internal audit policies and practices.

Rachel understands first-hand that the unique challenges healthcare clients face demand tailored legal solutions. Her collaborative business-minded approach enables her to work closely with clients to identify their specific needs and develop strategies that meet legal requirements and foster long- term growth and success. She is a trusted advocate and a strategic partner who helps clients thrive in today’s ever-changing environment.

Mr. Scott Robert Grubman Related Seminars and Products

Chilivis Grubman

Scott Grubman is a partner with the law firm of Chilivis Grubman in Atlanta,
Georgia, where he focuses his practice primarily on healthcare fraud and abuse matters, white collar criminal defense, and False Claims Act litigation. Prior to joining private practice, Scott served as both a Trial Attorney for the Department of Justice in Washington, DC, and as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Savannah, Georgia. As an AUSA, Scott investigated and prosecuted healthcare fraud matters on behalf of the United States.

In addition to his practice, Scott serves as an adjunct professor of law at both Georgia State University and Emory University law schools, where he teaches courses on healthcare fraud and abuse and white-collar crime. He also speaks regularly at industry conferences nationwide, and has written numerous scholarly articles for national publications.

Mr. Aaron Mitchell Danzig Related Seminars and Products

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Aaron is a partner and chair of the Government Investigations practice and member of the Hospitals & Health Systems industry team at Arnall Golden Gregory LLP.  He represents individuals and companies in white-collar criminal defense and business and intellectual property litigation.  He also represents healthcare providers and government contractors in False Claims Act cases. Previously, Aaron was an Assistant United States Attorney in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia. As a federal prosecutor, he investigated and prosecuted both domestic and international white-collar criminal fraud cases. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Aaron was a public-school teacher in Louisiana, where he also coached a state-championship high school wrestling team.  He is a graduate of Harvard University and Georgetown University Law Center.

Mr. Michael Joseph Blakely Jr. Related Seminars and Products

The Blakely Firm LLC

M.J. Blakely, Jr. is a Georgia native. He attended Oxford College and Emory College of Emory University, where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts in 2002. M.J. earned a Juris Doctorate from the University of Georgia School of Law in 2006.

Immediately after law school, M.J. began pursuing his passion for helping individuals and their families address tragedy by developing a specialty in catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, product liability, and civil rights litigation.  M.J. broadened his practice to include mass torts, class actions and other complex litigation, which has expanded his ability to obtain justice for those harmed by defective products and consumer fraud.  

M.J. has worked at the most preeminent law firms in the nation, where he gained invaluable experience as a litigator and trial lawyer.  He has had the pleasure of representing and providing legal counsel to large corporations and small businesses, as well as individuals and their families.  M.J. founded The Blakely Firm in 2023 with a mission to offer the highest quality legal support, more personalized service to his clients, and a commitment to improving and supporting our community.  

In addition to M.J.’s experience in mass torts, class action and other complex litigation, he and The Blakely Firm are also sought-after for trial expertise.  M.J. has tried numerous cases and secured several multi-million-dollar verdicts as part of some of the most prolific trial teams in the country. 

M.J. is a skilled negotiator who has secured hundreds of millions of dollars in settlement victories and corporate recovery for deserving clients.  When it comes to settling complex cases, The Blakely Firm prides itself not only on achieving favorable outcomes for our clients, but also on creating practical solutions.   

MJ currently serves on the Board of Directors for Leadership Georgia. He is a proud member of 100 Black Men of Atlanta and has served on the University of Georgia’s Law School Association Council, where he is a former President of the Council. In addition to helping plaintiffs seek justice, MJ enjoys spending time with his wife and their two children, rooting for the Georgia Bulldogs, coaching youth sports, running, cycling, and all things outdoors.