Allison Smith Newsome

Allison focuses her practice on the representation of hospitals, physician groups, and other health care organizations regarding the regulatory, transactional, and business aspects of health care law. She assists in the sale, purchase, and leasing of health care assets, facilities, and services, including nursing homes, senior housing facilities, and physician practices.

Prior to joining Taft, Allison served as a summer associate in 2018 and 2019. Allison received her J.D. from Case Western Reserve University School of Law in 2019 and was the commencement speaker for her graduating class. She was also honored as the 2019 Student of the Year.

Speeches

Host and Moderator of “The Solution: Community Conversation Series” June 2020

Publications

Department of Agriculture Issued Nationwide Waivers for Summer Nutrition Program, June 30, 2020

Requirements and Considerations for Educational Institutions Serving Children with Special Needs Under IDEA, Rehabilitation Act and ADA, May 8, 2020

House Bill 197 Provisions Regarding School Leadership Evaluations, Education Metrics and Distance Learning, April 28, 2020

Department of Education’s DeVos Announces $3 Billion Relief Grant for Governors, March 28, 2020

“Preserving the Possibility of a Future Biological Family: State-Mandated Insurance Coverage of Fertility Preservation for Youth Patients When Primary Treatment Causes Sterility” Dukeminier Awards Journal of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Law Journal, UCLA and the Williams Institute (2019)