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Alison Schurick

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As a member of the Baker Donelson Government Enforcement and Investigations Group, Alison Schurick represents and advises individuals and corporate entities in government investigations, enforcement proceedings, complex civil and criminal litigation, and other high-stakes matters.

Overview


  • University of Baltimore School of Law, J.D., 2014, cum laude
  • University of Delaware, B.S., 2011, with honors
  • Maryland (2014)
  • District of Columbia (2022)
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit (2021)
  • United States District Court for the District of Maryland (2016)
  • United States District Court for the District of Columbia (2025)

Alison focuses her practice on internal and government investigations, white collar criminal defense, enforcement actions, and related complex civil litigation in state and federal courts. She represents and advises individuals and entities of all sizes in matters involving allegations of fraud and abuse, false claims, financial improprieties, workplace misconduct, retaliation, and complex commercial disputes, with a large portion of her practice serving organizations and professionals in the health care industry. Alison has significant experience conducting internal investigations and handling matters that arise under the federal False Claims Act and its state law analogues. In addition, she advises clients on regulatory and compliance matters, including self-disclosure and other remediation strategies, corporate compliance design and effectiveness, and risk assessment.

Alison's experience includes defending companies and individuals in investigations and enforcement actions conducted by the Department of Justice, U.S. Attorneys' Offices, the Securities and Exchange Commission, state attorneys general, various U.S. House and Senate Committees, and other federal, state, and local agencies. Her sharp legal analysis and mix of white collar and civil litigation experience enable her to develop and coordinate cohesive responses for clients that often are in bet-the-company situations.

  • Represented a government contractor in parallel civil and criminal investigations regarding alleged noncompliance with SBA 8(a) program rules, regulations, and requirements.

  • Defended a government contractor in a federal criminal case charging wire fraud, bribery, procurement fraud, and conspiracy.

  • Represented an organ procurement organization in congressional oversight investigations, which included preparing executives to testify before the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

  • Represented multiple health care providers in responding to Civil Investigative Demands and other government inquiries.

  • Represented several organ procurement organizations in responding to audits by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General.

  • Represented a large health system in two declined False Claims Act cases involving allegations of Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute violations related to physician recruitment and compensation arrangements.

  • Secured a declination and full dismissal of claims against a long-term care provider and six of its facilities under the False Claims Act. 

  • Obtained a favorable settlement for a government contractor in a Maryland False Claims Act case involving allegations of billing for products and services that did not meet contract specifications.

  • Contributed to the successful defense and complete dismissal of claims against oil and gas companies in three climate-change-related actions brought by counties and municipalities in Maryland.

  • Defended a Maryland property manager and owners of 10 residential rental communities in a 31-day administrative hearing on charges brought by the Consumer Protection Division of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General.

  • Assisted several health care organizations and providers with voluntary repayments, self-disclosures, and other reimbursement and compliance matters.

  • Obtained summary judgment on all claims brought against a large Maryland health system under the Maryland Health Care Worker Whistleblower Protection Act and secured confirmation of judgment before the Supreme Court of Maryland on a matter of first impression.

  • Successfully represented a nursing and rehabilitation center in an investigation by the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General of Maryland, resulting in no action against the client.

  • Prepared several directors and senior executives of a public company for their testimony in an SEC investigation.

  • Resolved claims against a national behavioral health system and 10 of its facilities in a False Claims Act case by the U.S. Department of Justice and several state attorneys general related to allegations of worthless services and improper billing.

  • Obtained a favorable settlement for an academic medical center in a False Claims Act investigation relating to graduate medical education billing and supervision.

  • Conducted internal investigation for a public high school and multiple boards of education in a highly sensitive matter and prepared a lengthy confidential report with comprehensive findings and recommendations.

  • Obtained a favorable settlement for a national opioid company in an enforcement action brought by the Consumer Protection Division of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General.

  • Represented a pharmaceutical manufacturing company in a complex international arbitration proceeding in the ICC International Court of Arbitration.

  • Successfully defended a government contractor in an administrative debarment action brought by the U.S. Department of Labor alleging violations of the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act of 1965, resulting in no finding of liability against the client.

  • Represented five skilled nursing facilities in a False Claims Act investigation by the Department of Justice following a qui tam complaint. The Department declined to intervene, and the relator voluntarily dismissed the original complaint.

  • Listed in Chambers USA as a leading Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations lawyer in Maryland (2024, 2025)
  • Named to the 40 Under 40 list by The Baltimore Business Journal (2025)
  • Listed in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Government Relations Practice (2021 – 2025)
  • Selected to Maryland Rising Stars (2019, 2022 – 2026)
  • Selected as a Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyer in Maryland by The National Trial Lawyers (2020, 2021)
  • Recipient – Leadership in Law Award by The Daily Record (2022)
  • Named as one of The Daily Record's Leading Women Under 40 (2022) 
  • Associate Editor – TYL, American Bar Association (2022 – 2024)
  • Graduate – Business Volunteers Maryland GIVE Fellowship (2022)
  • Member – American Bar Association
  • Member – Federal Bar Association, Maryland Chapter 
  • Member – Maryland State Bar Association 
  • Panelist – "Tips for Developing Business as a Young Lawyer," Maryland State Bar Association, Young Lawyers' Section (February 2023)
  • Moderator – "Private Equity Ownership: The Government's New Target in Long Term Care Enforcement," 2022 Baker Donelson Long Term Care Symposium (November 2022)
  • Panelist – "Congress Cares (Act): Expect Oversight Investigations," Celesq® Webcast (July 2020)

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