Christine Vasconcellos

Christine Vasconcellos plays an integral role as a member of the Health Care Industry Team at Harris Beach Murtha in Uniondale, New York. Her diverse educational foundation includes a law degree and master’s degrees in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Criminal Justice, specializing in Forensic Science and Investigative Techniques. She is also equipped with graduate certificates in Forensic Serology, DNA, and Forensic Death Investigation.In her practice, Christine provides legal representation to clients across various sectors within the health care and life sciences arenas, such as hospitals, physicians, clinical laboratories, and pharmaceutical companies. She adeptly handles complex civil litigation matters, ranging from product liability of FDA-regulated items to allegations of medical malpractice and general negligence. Christine is also involved in business and commercial disputes and represents health care entities in reimbursement issues linked to the No Surprises Act’s Independent Dispute Resolution process.Christine is adept in various stages of legal proceedings, including pre-trial preparation and courtroom advocacy. Her knowledge in scientific evidence is instrumental in challenging motions under Daubert and Frye standards, and she frequently collaborates with professionals across medical and scientific fields.Her legal practice extends to health care regulatory compliance, offering defense in cases related to health care fraud, waste, and abuse. Christine advises clients on the regulatory implications of proposed initiatives and is experienced in handling investigations and enforcement actions concerning the Anti-Kickback Statute, the False Claims Act, and the Stark Law. She also manages the appeal and defense of health care audit results from agencies like the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Office of the Medicaid Inspector General.In Government Compliance and Investigations, Christine applies her forensic and investigative expertise to conduct internal corporate investigations involving areas such as white-collar crime and environmental compliance. Her role includes developing investigative strategies, reviewing relevant data, conducting witness interviews, and drafting comprehensive reports.Before her transition into practicing law, Christine gained valuable experience as a law clerk, litigation paralegal, and summer associate with Harris Beach Murtha's Medical and Life Sciences Industry Team. Her previous roles include working as a litigation paralegal at notable New York City law firms and serving as a special federal litigation paralegal for the New York City Law Department.

Christine Vasconcellos plays an integral role as a member of the Health Care Industry Team at Harris Beach Murtha in Uniondale, New York. Her diverse educational foundation includes a law degree and master’s degrees in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Criminal Justice, specializing in Forensic Science and Investigative Techniques. She is also equipped with graduate certificates in Forensic Serology, DNA, and Forensic Death Investigation.In her practice, Christine provides legal representation to clients across various sectors within the health care and life sciences arenas, such as hospitals, physicians, clinical laboratories, and pharmaceutical companies. She adeptly handles complex civil litigation matters, ranging from product liability of FDA-regulated items to allegations of medical malpractice and general negligence. Christine is also involved in business and commercial disputes and represents health care entities in reimbursement issues linked to the No Surprises Act’s Independent Dispute Resolution process.Christine is adept in various stages of legal proceedings, including pre-trial preparation and courtroom advocacy. Her knowledge in scientific evidence is instrumental in challenging motions under Daubert and Frye standards, and she frequently collaborates with professionals across medical and scientific fields.Her legal practice extends to health care regulatory compliance, offering defense in cases related to health care fraud, waste, and abuse. Christine advises clients on the regulatory implications of proposed initiatives and is experienced in handling investigations and enforcement actions concerning the Anti-Kickback Statute, the False Claims Act, and the Stark Law. She also manages the appeal and defense of health care audit results from agencies like the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Office of the Medicaid Inspector General.In Government Compliance and Investigations, Christine applies her forensic and investigative expertise to conduct internal corporate investigations involving areas such as white-collar crime and environmental compliance. Her role includes developing investigative strategies, reviewing relevant data, conducting witness interviews, and drafting comprehensive reports.Before her transition into practicing law, Christine gained valuable experience as a law clerk, litigation paralegal, and summer associate with Harris Beach Murtha's Medical and Life Sciences Industry Team. Her previous roles include working as a litigation paralegal at notable New York City law firms and serving as a special federal litigation paralegal for the New York City Law Department.

Christine Vasconcellos plays an integral role as a member of the Health Care Industry Team at Harris Beach Murtha in Uniondale, New York. Her diverse educational foundation includes a law degree and master’s degrees in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Criminal Justice, specializing in Forensic Science and Investigative Techniques. She is also equipped with graduate certificates in Forensic Serology, DNA, and Forensic Death Investigation.

In her practice, Christine provides legal representation to clients across various sectors within the health care and life sciences arenas, such as hospitals, physicians, clinical laboratories, and pharmaceutical companies. She adeptly handles complex civil litigation matters, ranging from product liability of FDA-regulated items to allegations of medical malpractice and general negligence. Christine is also involved in business and commercial disputes and represents health care entities in reimbursement issues linked to the No Surprises Act’s Independent Dispute Resolution process.

Christine is adept in various stages of legal proceedings, including pre-trial preparation and courtroom advocacy. Her knowledge in scientific evidence is instrumental in challenging motions under Daubert and Frye standards, and she frequently collaborates with professionals across medical and scientific fields.

Her legal practice extends to health care regulatory compliance, offering defense in cases related to health care fraud, waste, and abuse. Christine advises clients on the regulatory implications of proposed initiatives and is experienced in handling investigations and enforcement actions concerning the Anti-Kickback Statute, the False Claims Act, and the Stark Law. She also manages the appeal and defense of health care audit results from agencies like the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Office of the Medicaid Inspector General.

In Government Compliance and Investigations, Christine applies her forensic and investigative expertise to conduct internal corporate investigations involving areas such as white-collar crime and environmental compliance. Her role includes developing investigative strategies, reviewing relevant data, conducting witness interviews, and drafting comprehensive reports.

Before her transition into practicing law, Christine gained valuable experience as a law clerk, litigation paralegal, and summer associate with Harris Beach Murtha's Medical and Life Sciences Industry Team. Her previous roles include working as a litigation paralegal at notable New York City law firms and serving as a special federal litigation paralegal for the New York City Law Department.