They’re among the last bastion of independent businesses in the U.S., providing care for four-legged, furry family members in cities, towns and regions large and small. The American Veterinary Medical Association estimated in a 2017 report that of the 28,000 to 32,000 veterinary practices in the U.S., about 3,500 are owned by larger companies. However, […]
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Karen S. Kim – CenCal Health
Even under the best of conditions, it seemed a challenging responsibility: taking over as general counsel for a large healthcare public entity. Turns out, the conditions would be anything but. While there was some insight in late 2019 about a pending pandemic, nobody could really anticipate the extent of what would be COVID-19. Certainly not […]
Kevin Dineen – LasikPlus
There was a time when Kevin Dineen plied his legal and business skills for an enterprise that provided eyeglasses. Stylish and quality specs too, Luxottica Group’s extensive offerings including Ray-Ban, Oakley, Versace, Chanel, Giorgio Armani and around a score more. Since 2017, however, Dineen can joke that he’s changed sides, opting for a company that […]
Kate Proctor – Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care
When Kate Proctor sat down with the CEO of Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care in 2014 to discuss becoming the organization’s first in-house counsel, her commitment was far from set in stone. Her private practice career was thriving, and besides, she was already serving as Seasons’ dedicated outside counsel. After a three-hour conversation, buoyed by […]
Kyle Stone – Concerto Renal Services
Kyle Stone remembers his world changing on a Friday in November 2014. Working as a young litigator in Illinois, he was preparing to take a deposition that afternoon when the phone rang. His trusted mentor told him that the new governor-elect was looking to fill high-ranking legal positions in the new administration, and that Stone’s […]
