The Firm: This team offers a provider-based practice centered around privatization and restructuring transactions for hospitals, as well as the defense of healthcare organizations in DOJ investigations. The group is also highly sought after for its cross-border strength in connection with regulatory and contracting issues. Recent work has included representing Colorado Health Foundation in the $1.45 billion sale of an approximately 40% equity share in HCA-HealthONE to the Hospital Corporation of America.

Key Individuals: Monte Dube is a well-recognized name in the Illinois healthcare market. He receives much praise for his "experience in hospital transactions,” while his ability to marshal a transaction has been compared to that of a "conductor of a symphony.” He was lead lawyer in the aforementioned matter for Colorado Health Foundation, where he was ably assisted by Elizabeth Mills. Mills enjoys an "impeccable reputation" for her work in corporate governance and tax exemption. Clients also describe her as a “bright and savvy lawyer” and single out her ability to come up with sophisticated solutions to complex issues. She recently took the leading role as part of a team serving as transaction counsel on the Provena Health/Resurrection Health Care joint venture.