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Michael E. Skindrud is counsel to a wide range of clients, from small emerging technology companies formed to commercialize university research, to large integrated health care systems of hospitals, physicians, and health insurance companies. His transactional practice includes acquisitions and sales of businesses and assets, private and public debt and equity placements, and the negotiation of strategic partner relationships. He regularly advises clients on business structure and related tax issues, corporate governance, technology licensing and transfer, and regulatory compliance, particularly in health care matters. Michael is recognized as one of Wisconsin's leading corporate and mergers and acquisition lawyers by Chambers & Associates, in its Guide to America's Leading Business Lawyers for each of the years 2003 through 2007. Michael is a member of the board of directors of the Wisconsin Technology Council. He chairs the firm's health care practice group. He also is a member of the Board of Directors of Godfrey & Kahn, and serves the firm as a member of its marketing and technology committees. Michael received his undergraduate degree in political science with honors from Luther College in 1969, and his law degree with honors from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1975.
Honors
Recognized as one of the best Corporate/M&A lawyers in Wisconsin by Chambers & Partners in its Guide to America's Leading Business Lawyers, 2003-2007
Publications
"Health Law Vantage Point - Summer 2007" Summer 2007 | Vol. 2, Issue 2
"CMS Proposes Significant Changes To Stark Law and Other Regulations Governing Physician-Hospital Business Arrangements" Summer 2007 | Volume 2, Issue 2
"Spring 2007 Health Law Vantage Point" Spring 2007 | Vol. 2, Issue 1
"Winter 2006 Health Law Vantage Point" Health Law Vantage Point November 2006
"Current Antitrust Risks and Opportunities" September 28, 2006
"Summer 2006 Health Law Vantage Point" Health Law Vantage Point July 2006
"Impact of Stark II, Phase II Regs on Existing and Future Hospital/Physician Arrangements - PowerPoint Presentation"
September 18, 2004
"Impact of Stark II, Phase II Regs on Existing and Future Hospital/Physician Arrangements - Outline" September 18, 2004
Seminars & Events
WHA Annual Convention: Current Antitrust Risks and Opportunities - Sep 27, 2006
Impact of Stark II, Phase II Regs on Existing and Future Hospital/Physician Arrangements - Sep 16, 2004
Legalities of Implementing & Maintaining Electronic Medical Records in Wisconsin - Jan 29, 2004
Admitted to Practice
Minnesota
Wisconsin - 1975
Professional Association Memberships
American Bar Association
American Health Lawyers Association
Wisconsin State Bar Association
Activities
Madison Cultural Arts District, Board of Directors
Wisconsin Technology Council, Board of Directors
Education
Juris Doctor, University of Wisconsin Law School, 1975, cum laude
Bachelor's Degree, Luther College, 1969, magna cum laude.
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