“I am proud that Health Lawyers has created a Fellows Program to recognize the significant contributions made by our lifelong leaders. They have enriched our Association and the practice of health law and we are pleased that our Fellows will play a significant role in helping to advance the Association’s mission.”
— Peter M. Leibold, AHLA Executive Vice President/CEO
What does it mean to be a Fellow?
In the Fall of 2004, AHLA established a program to recognize lifelong leaders of the Association. The Fellows Program created a forum for former volunteer leaders to remain active in—and continue to contribute to—the success of Health Lawyers, and to support AHLA's public interest mission.
To date, only a small percentage of the more than 10,000 members of the Association have been chosen to become Fellows. This honor recognizes these individuals’ achievements, contributions, tenure with AHLA, and continuing service to the legal profession. The Fellows themselves act as ambassadors for the Association and serve as role models and mentors to current AHLA members.
Who are the Fellows?
Fellows include former AHLA presidents, members of the Board of Directors, practice group and program planning committee members who have been active within the Association. While representing a wide range of professional backgrounds, experience, and expertise, all of our Fellows share certain key characteristics that define them as leaders in the community. Emeritus Fellows are those Fellows who are no longer in active practice or who are deceased.
AHLA Fellows are…
- Active participants in the American Health Lawyers Association
- Leaders in their legal communities
- Respected by their peers in the legal profession
In March of 2005, the Association honored forty individuals in the inaugural class of Fellows. A Fellows Coordinating Committee was established to oversee the Fellows program and the activities of the Fellows. Now, each year, up to ten new members are chosen to become Fellows.
Gary Scott Davis, Chair, McDermott Will & Emery LLP, Miami, FL
Elise Dunitz Brennan, Doerner Saunders Daniel & Anderson LLP, Tulsa, OK
John T. Brennan Jr., Crowell & Moring LLP, Washington, DC
Tom Hyatt, Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP, Washington, DC
Harvey M. Tettlebaum, Husch Blackwell Sanders LLP, Jefferson City, MO
For more information about the Fellows Program, please contact Katherine Wone or Cat Davis at (202) 833-1100, prompt 2.