Tammy L. Wade
Partner
(312) 602-4826
(312) 263-1345 (fax)
tlwade@rwrlaw.com
Tammy concentrates her practice on the representation of physicians, hospitals and other health care providers against claims of medical negligence. Additionally, she represents clients in commercial litigation matters and has extensive experience in complex product liability litigation. Tammy regularly speaks at professional seminars and conferences, focusing much of these efforts on issues impacting healthcare risk management professionals.
Education
J.D., Suffolk University Law School, 1998
B.S., University of West Florida, Marketing, 1990
Bar Admissions
Illinois
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Professional Organizations
American Hospital Association Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management
American Society for Healthcare Risk Management
Chicagoland Healthcare Risk Management Society
Illinois State Bar Association
Women’s Bar Association of Illinois
Chicago Bar Association
Judicial Evaluation Committee, Chicago Bar Association
Chairperson, CBA YLS Client Development and Firm Economics Committee (2006 – 2008)
Professional Board, PAWS Chicago
Honors & Awards
Suffolk University Law School Dean’s List
Commonwealth Charitable Trust Fund Award
University of West Florida Presidential and Music Department Scholar
University of West Florida Dean’s List
Notable Cases and Professional Work
• Contributing Author, ASHRM Health Reform Summary of Key Provisions, October 2010
• Hollander v. James Brown, et al., 457 F.3d 688 (7th Cir. 2006)(successful defense of the Godfather of Soul, James Brown, in civil litigation at district and appellate court levels).
• Faculty, American Society Healthcare Risk Management, “Strategic File Management: Applying Best Practices to the Risk Department,” Annual Conference & Exhibition (October 2009)
• “Current Trends in Technology and Business Development,” Chicago Bar Association (2007)
• “Strategies for Success: Shifting Firm Culture to Integrate Marketing Efforts,” CBA (2007)
• “Strategies for Success: Developing Relationships & Generating Business,” CBA (2006)
• “Client Trust Fund Accounts,” National Institute for Trial Advocacy (2000)
(312) 602-4826
(312) 263-1345 (fax)
tlwade@rwrlaw.com
Tammy concentrates her practice on the representation of physicians, hospitals and other health care providers against claims of medical negligence. Additionally, she represents clients in commercial litigation matters and has extensive experience in complex product liability litigation. Tammy regularly speaks at professional seminars and conferences, focusing much of these efforts on issues impacting healthcare risk management professionals.
Education
J.D., Suffolk University Law School, 1998
B.S., University of West Florida, Marketing, 1990
Bar Admissions
Illinois
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Professional Organizations
American Hospital Association Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management
American Society for Healthcare Risk Management
Chicagoland Healthcare Risk Management Society
Illinois State Bar Association
Women’s Bar Association of Illinois
Chicago Bar Association
Judicial Evaluation Committee, Chicago Bar Association
Chairperson, CBA YLS Client Development and Firm Economics Committee (2006 – 2008)
Professional Board, PAWS Chicago
Honors & Awards
Suffolk University Law School Dean’s List
Commonwealth Charitable Trust Fund Award
University of West Florida Presidential and Music Department Scholar
University of West Florida Dean’s List
Notable Cases and Professional Work
• Contributing Author, ASHRM Health Reform Summary of Key Provisions, October 2010
• Hollander v. James Brown, et al., 457 F.3d 688 (7th Cir. 2006)(successful defense of the Godfather of Soul, James Brown, in civil litigation at district and appellate court levels).
• Faculty, American Society Healthcare Risk Management, “Strategic File Management: Applying Best Practices to the Risk Department,” Annual Conference & Exhibition (October 2009)
• “Current Trends in Technology and Business Development,” Chicago Bar Association (2007)
• “Strategies for Success: Shifting Firm Culture to Integrate Marketing Efforts,” CBA (2007)
• “Strategies for Success: Developing Relationships & Generating Business,” CBA (2006)
• “Client Trust Fund Accounts,” National Institute for Trial Advocacy (2000)
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