Presented oral argument before the Tennessee Supreme Court on an issue of first impression involving whether the existence of a durable power of attorney lifts the tolling of the statute of limitations for an incompetent resident.

Presented oral argument before the Tennessee Court of Appeals and won an issue of first impression for long term care providers: whether the Tennessee Adult Protection Act applies to negligent care lawsuits filed against long term care providers which should fall within the scope of the Medical Malpractice Act.

Professional Biography

Overview

Christy concentrates her practice in long term care and behavioral health industries, managing the litigation of numerous long term care facilities around the country as well as serving as outside general counsel.

She provides counsel to health care companies on quality assurance, corporate compliance, general business advice and litigation avoidance.

Representative Matters

Provided advice on post-trial and appeal issues in a long term care punitive damages case involving an eight-figure verdict.
Presented oral argument before the Tennessee Supreme Court on an issue of first impression involving whether the existence of a durable power of attorney lifts the tolling of the statute of limitations for an incompetent resident.
Presented oral argument before the Tennessee Court of Appeals and won an issue of first impression for long term care providers: whether the Tennessee Adult Protection Act applies to negligent care lawsuits filed against long term care providers which should fall within the scope of the Medical Malpractice Act.
Presented oral argument before the Tennessee Court of Appeals on an issue of first Impression for long term care providers concerning the authority of a relative of a long term care resident to enter into an arbitration agreement on the resident's behalf.
Presented oral argument before the Tennessee Court of Appeals on an issue of first impression for long term care providers: whether a mandatory arbitration agreement with a 30-day revocation clause is a contract of adhesion, and whether a provision allowing the nursing home to sue in court for collection actions makes the arbitration agreement unconscionable.
Tried to a successful jury verdict the first long term care wrongful death case to go to verdict in more than a decade, for one of the largest privately owned nursing home chains in the country.
Achieved a full defense verdict in the second long term care medical malpractice case ever to go to arbitration in Tennessee.
Achieved a successful settlement during the defendant's proof in the fourth long term care medical malpractice case ever to go to arbitration in Tennessee.
Successfully compelled to arbitration and dismissed from court several long term care wrongful death cases.
Won summary judgment in an apartment fire case.
Obtained the dismissal of all counts against long term care providers, except medical malpractice, in many wrongful death cases.
Successfully defended a wrongful death Dram Shop Act case.
Drafted arbitration agreements for dozens of long term care facilities and trained the facilities on how to use them.

Professional Honors & Activities

Listed in Mid-South Super Lawyers in Health Care (2013 – 2016); listed as among the top 50 female attorneys in the Mid-South (2016); listed as among the top 50 attorneys in Nashville and top 100 attorneys in Tennessee (2016)
Listed in Mid-South Rising Stars (2008 – 2012)
AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
Finalist – Chambers USA 2015 Women in Law Awards Outstanding Achievement Award (Private Practice)
Named as one of the "2015 Women to Watch" by The Nashville Medical News
Recipient – 2013 Women of Influence Award, Nashville Business Journal
Featured on the cover of the Nashville Medical News, In Charge Magazine (January 2013)
Finalist, Law Category – 2012 Nashville Emerging Leader Awards
Named "Top 40 Professional in Tennessee Under 40," Nashville Business Journal (2011)
Named "Health Care Hero Champion," Nashville Business Journal (2011)
Named "Health Care 100" in Middle Tennessee, Nashville Business Journal (2004 – 2006)
Member – Nashville, Tennessee, Arkansas, Kentucky and American Bar Associations
Member – American Health Lawyers Association, Long-Term Care Section
Best Oralist – Vanderbilt National First Amendment Moot Court Competition
Best Oralist – University of Arkansas Fall and Spring Moot Court Competition
Chair – University of Arkansas Trial Advocacy Team
Outstanding Graduate in Appellate Advocacy – University of Arkansas
Associate Member – Tennessee Health Care Association (2005 – present)
Chair – Baker Donelson's Women's Initiative (2014 – present)
Marketing Chair – Baker Donelson's Women's Initiative (2008 – 2014)
Chair – Nashville Charitable Contributions Committee (2007 – present)
Member – Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities (KAHCF) Vendor Committee

Publications

"Facing Political Unrest, While Keeping Inner Peace," Inside Counsel (May 2017)
"5 Things Law Firms Can Do to Work Toward Gender Equality," Nashville Business Journal (October, 2016)
"The Elder Justice Task Force and DOJ Investigations: Is Your Client at Risk?," co-author, AHLA Weekly (September, 2016)
"Shareholder Spotlight: Christy Tosh Crider" (August 10, 2016)
"Should Your Facility Try Telemedicine and Navigating Reimbursement for Telemedicine" (August 2016)
Co-author – "Navigating Reimbursement for Telemedicine," McKnight's (June 2016 )
Featured – "60 Seconds with...Christy Tosh Crider," McKnight's (June, 2016 )
Co-author – "Should your facility try telemedicine?," McKnight's (May 2016)
"Whether You Know It or Not, There Is or Will Be a Granny Cam in Your Center: What Are You Going to Do About It?" (March 2, 2016)
"Women's Health Tip: I'm SO STRESSED" (October 14, 2015)
"I'm SO STRESSED; this is going to be beautiful," Inside Counsel (October, 2015)
"Home and Community-Based Services: Seven Things You Need to Know" (July 21, 2015)
"Beware! Long Term Care Class Actions are Coming" (July 21, 2015)
"6 Reasons It's OK Not To Be Perfect At Everything," Inside Counsel (October, 2014)
"Senator Baker Memories" (July 2014)
"Words of Wisdom: Nobody is Perfect, So Cut Yourself Some Slack" (July 21, 2014)
"Featuring…Christy Tosh Crider: Are Women's Initiatives Really Needed?" (March 19, 2014)
"Ten Tips to Lower Your LTC Litigation Costs," McKnight's (December, 2013)
"Blowing up the Barrier Between Work & Family" (October 18, 2012)

Speaking Engagements

"Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die: Best Practices for Partnering with Hospice Providers ," 2016 Long Term Care Symposium (November, 2016)
"Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue: What Every Provider Needs to Know About DOJ Investigations Under the Elder Justice Task Force," 2016 Long Term Care Symposium (November, 2016)
"Why You Gotta Be So Mean? – Plaintiffs' Counsel Panel" (November, 2016)
"Mentoring Women: Is It Different?," ABA Health Law Litigation and Woman Advocate Committees Roundtable (January 2016)
"Tips to Lower Your Long Term Care Litigation Costs," Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities' 2014 Quality Summit (April 2014)
Panelist – "In-House Think Tank Session I: Proactively Spotting Costly Litigation Red Flags and Managing Pre-Suit Challenges," ACI's Third Annual Forum on Preventing and Defending Long Term Care Litigation, Miami, Florida (January, 2014)
"Setting Realistic Expectations and Arbitration Agreements," Elmcroft Senior Living's annual meeting (March, 2013)
Moderator – "Proactively Spotting Costly Litigation Red Flags and Managing Pre-Suit Challenges," American Conference Institute's 3rd Annual Forum on Preventing and Defending Long Term Care Litigation, Miami, Florida (January, 2013)
"Setting Realistic Expectations with Families on Admission to Long Term Care Facilities" (January 2013)
"Big Verdict Trends for Long Term Care Providers – How Do We Prevent Them?" (November 2012)
"Time Management," Tennessee Bar Association Law Practice Management CLE (October, 2012)
"Stress & Time Management," Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) panel session, Vanderbilt University Law School (October, 2012)
"Quality Improvement Committees for Long Term Care Providers – Are You Taking Good Care of Your Most Sensitive Documents?" (September 2012)
"The Ethics of Tennessee Tort Reform," Nashville Council of Health Care Attorneys (January, 2012)
"Get Paid for Care: Fighting Medicare Program Audits," The Tennessee Health Care Association/Tennessee Center for Assisted Living Annual Convention and Trade Show , Nashville, Tennessee (August, 2011)
"Big Survey Fines: Appeal or Pay," The Tennessee Health Care Association/Tennessee Center for Assisted Living Annual Convention and Trade Show , Nashville, Tennessee (August, 2011)
"Assisted Living Resident Service Agreement, Protecting Your Facility While Providing Quality Care," Tennessee Health Care Association (May, 2011)