Founded in 1980, CSHA provides legal education, promotes the exchange of ideas and faciliates networking opportunities for California healthcare attorneys involved in all aspects of the healthcare industry including: hospitals; physicians and medical groups; health plans; community clinics, government agencies, academia and more.

Board of Directors 2009-2010:

• Sarah Benator - Arent Fox
• Art Chenen - Theodora Oringher Miller & Richman
• Elspeth Delaney-Paul - Catholic Healthcare West
• Henry Fenton - Fenton & Nelson LLP
• David Kalifon - Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Marmaro LLP
• Barry Landsberg - Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP
• Carlisle "Ky" Lewis - Sharp Healthcare
• Astrid Meghrigian - Law Offices of Astrid Meghrigian
• Cary Miller - Hooper, Lundy & Bookman Inc.
• John Puente - Molina Healthcare
• Susan Penney - UCSF Medical Center
• Raja Sekaran - Catholic Healthcare West

Officers 2009-2010:

President:

Carlisle "Ky" Lewis - Sharp Healthcare

President-Elect:

Elspeth Delaney-Paul - Catholic Healthcare West

Immediate Past President:

David Kalifon - Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Marmaro LLP

Chief Financial Officer:

Sarah Benator - Arent Fox

Administration:

Executive Director:

Lois Richardson
916.552.7611

Program Manager:

CSHA Program Manager
916.552.7605

Committees

Membership

The Membership Committee seeks to increase the size and diversity of CSHA membership and expand member benefits. Additionally, the Committee administers the Law Student Mentor Program, advocates for CSHA members, develops membership questionnaires and responds to member questions and requests. Those interested in involvement should contact the CSHA Program Manager at 916.552.7605.

Publications

The Publications Committee oversees the publication of California Health Law News. Committee members are involved in all aspects of the publication including topic identification, authorship and editing. Members interested in participating in the Publications Committee, and anyone else interested in submitting an article for publication, should contact the CSHA Program Manager at 916.552.7605.

Education

The Education Committee participates in the development and administration of CSHA’s educational programs, including a 3-day program each Spring and a 1-day program each Fall. Committee members participate in all aspects of program planning including topic selection, arranging speakers and planning program social events. Those interested in getting involved should contact the CSHA Program Manager at 916.552.7605.