The Firm: Proskauer Rose is a relatively new firm in the local healthcare market but is recognized for its two former McDermott Will & Emery attorneys. The group represents clients nationwide and focuses on high-stakes M&A deals for hospitals, as well as assisting nonprofit organizations and healthcare providers with tax, regulatory and transactional matters. Of note was its representation of the William J. Clinton Foundation in the spin-off of its health access programs into a new, tax-exempt corporation, the Clinton Health Access Initiative.

Key Individuals: Monte Dube has a strong reputation among peers. His practice focuses on transactional work and representing private equity firms in healthcare acquisitions. Elizabeth Mills is renowned for her tax exemption expertise in healthcare. Peers consider her "a superb technical tax lawyer who always pushes for nonconfrontational outcomes."