William S. "Bill" Bernstein

William S. 'Bill' Bernstein: Strategic Health Care Lawyer in New York City

Billing himself as a strategic health care lawyer, Bill Bernstein is deeply involved with Manatt Health, where he serves as the chairperson of Manatt's Board of Directors and leader of their healthcare division. With over three decades of experience, his practice revolves around providing comprehensive strategic, business, and legal advice to clients in the healthcare industry.

Practice Areas

• Health Care Law
• Administrative / Regulatory Law

Education & Credentials

Bio Details: William S. 'Bill' Bernstein received his B.A. and M.A. from Brown University. He also earned his J.D. from the New York University School of Law, where he served as a Root-Tilden Scholar and an Arthur Garfield Hays Civil Liberties Fellow.

Bio Details: Bill began his career by working as a special assistant at the Department of Health, Education and Welfare, before serving as a law clerk for The Honorable Raymond J. Pettine, U.S. District Court of Rhode Island.

Awards & Recognitions

• Recognized: Health Care Law, Practice Area: Administrative / Regulatory Law, Best Attorney USA (1991 - present)
• International Best Lawyers, Chambers USA Guide, 2005-2016
• New York Super Lawyers, 2006-2015
• Outstanding Healthcare Transaction Lawyers, Nightingale's Healthcare News, 2005
• Arthur Garfield Hays Civil Liberties Fellow, New York University School of Law (1981-1982)
• Alan Teitler Award for scholarship in the field of Law & Medicine, New York University School of Law (1982)
• Vanderbilt Medal for extraordinary contribution to the School of Law, New York University School of Law (1982)
• HEW Award for outstanding service in 1979

Firms & Affiliations

Bio Details: Currently a member of the Health Policy and Management Executive Council at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, Bill Bernstein is deeply involved with several key organizations.

• Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP - where he serves as the chairperson of Manatt's Board of Directors and leader of Manatt Health.
• Firm Details: The Center for Democracy and Technology, Chairman of the Board
• Firm Details: Human Rights in China, Chairman of Board
• eHealth Initiative - as a board member.

Languages & Certifications

Bio Details: Currently not listed in the Languages field, but if details were available, they would be included here for Bill Bernstein. For now, we are focusing on his extensive legal career and achievements.

Recognized Since

Bio Details: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 1991, including his leadership roles at prominent healthcare organizations such as Manatt Health.

Bio Details: Bill has a deep understanding of the complexities within the healthcare industry and has led initiatives to create new business models, develop plans for health information technology, and advise states on health reform implementation issues. He is committed to leveraging his legal expertise to provide innovative solutions that drive positive change in the field.

Bill Bernstein's commitment to excellence and dedication to public service are exemplified by his role as a long-standing member of several influential organizations within healthcare and technology sectors. His unique blend of strategic insight, business acumen, and unwavering commitment to patient care has made him an invaluable asset in the dynamic landscape of health care law.