Elissa B.

As a Texas licensed attorney with 20+ years of experience in healthcare, corporate law, and regulatory compliance, I partner with growing organizations to deliver strategic, practical legal solutions that drive business forward. I’ve served as Managing Attorney, General Counsel, Privacy Officer, and Compliance Director for hospitals, health systems, technology firms, and small businesses. Whether supporting a Fortune 500 acquisition or advising a local startup, I bring a sophisticated, business minded approach rooted in real world operational insight. ⚖️ Legal & Regulatory Expertise: ⭐ Healthcare Compliance (HIPAA, Stark Law, Anti Kickback Statute, FDCPA, CMS, FCA, TCPA, FCRA). ⭐ SAAS, Software, and Healthcare Technology Licensing Agreements. ⭐ Corporate and Commercial Contracts (NDAs, MSAs, BAAs, Supply, Consultant & Vendor agreements). ⭐ 503A / 503B Compounding Pharmacy Regulatory Counsel. ⭐ Privacy & Cybersecurity Policies and Program Development. ⭐ Mergers & Acquisitions — Due Diligence, Contract Integration, Regulatory Review. ⭐ Corporate Governance: Formations, Dissolutions, Operating & Partnership Agreements. ⭐ Risk Management, Litigation Prevention & Outside Counsel Management. 🏥 Industry Sectors Served: ➡️ Hospitals, Health Systems & Physician Practices. ➡️ Outsourced RCM & Debt Collections (Tegria/Acclara, CHRISTUS, Texas Children’s). ➡️ Specialty Pharmacies & Compounding / Outsourcing Facilities. ➡️ Healthcare SaaS & Technology Vendors. ➡️ Oil & Gas, Manufacturing & Commercial Businesses. ➡️ Small Businesses & Startups Seeking Fractional General Counsel Support. 💼 How I Can Help You on Upwork: ✔️ Draft, negotiate, and review contracts and commercial agreements. ✔️ Build or overhaul HIPAA, privacy, security, or compliance programs. ✔️ Serve as Fractional General Counsel for growing companies. ✔️ Provide regulatory guidance to healthcare, SaaS, or life science firms. ✔️ Advise on billing, collections, and revenue cycle compliance. ✔️ Conduct policy design, corporate governance, and risk assessments. ✔️ Support M&A projects, from due diligence to contract integration. ✔️ Manage outside counsel and serve as a liaison between business teams and attorneys. ✨ Why Clients Choose Me: 🔹 Dual JD/MHA with rare depth in healthcare + business operations 🔹 Extensive executive level experience: I’ve advised CEOs, Boards & investors. 🔹 Practical, business oriented approach not just legal theory. 🔹 Proven success scaling legal/compliance functions from the ground up. 🔹 Responsive, discreet, and committed to long-term relationships. 📩 Let’s connect — Whether you need a contract turned around quickly, are building a compliance infrastructure, or want seasoned General Counsel support without hiring full-time, I’m here to help you protect and grow your business.