Stefanie helps clients achieve their goals of efficient operation and growth. She has an in-depth understanding of the federal rulemaking process, which she uses to her clients' benefit by guiding them as they seek to understand, comply with, and influence regulations. Stefanie's background in government relations, as a federal judicial law clerk, and as a law clerk with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) equips her to evaluate clients' regulatory and litigation needs.
Prior to joining Baker Donelson, Stefanie served as a health policy analyst for the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists where she specialized in seeking to influence the statutes and regulations governing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Medicaid program. She had the honor of serving as a law clerk for The Honorable Brian A. Jackson, Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana, and as a judicial intern for The Honorable Richard W. Roberts, Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
Prior to beginning her legal career, Stefanie served as director of government relations for the District of Columbia Hospital Association and earned a master's degree in public health.