Crowell & Moring Expands Healthcare Litigation Team, Boosts Nationwide Reach

Crowell & Moring has significantly expanded its healthcare litigation practice by integrating a team of 16 prominent health care litigation partners led by Martin J. Bishop from Reed Smith. This strategic move positions Crowell & Moring as one of the largest healthcare practices in the U.S., with more than 100 lawyers covering comprehensive litigation, investigations, regulatory, transactional, and recovery services. The new team brings extensive nationwide experience, having litigated in all 50 states and advising key managed care clients on complex issues, including ERISA, the No Surprises Act, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid Managed Care, and post-Dobbs insurance coverage under state programs. This expansion enhances Crowell's ability to serve a broad spectrum of healthcare clients, including top health insurers, healthcare providers, academic medical centers, digital health firms, and manufacturers. The integration also supports Crowell’s strategic goal of deepening expertise in healthcare law amid a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, reinforcing their status as a top-tier legal service provider for the payer and provider sectors. Additionally, Crowell's continued investments in healthcare and life sciences practices reflect broader industry trends where regulatory complexities and innovative healthcare models demand sophisticated legal counsel. The new offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Dallas, where the firm is establishing a presence, will further consolidate Crowell's national reach in healthcare law. The firm’s recent merger with Boston-based life sciences firm Faber Daeufer & Itrato complements this expansion by enhancing its transactional and regulatory capabilities for clients across the life sciences ecosystem.