Hanson Bridgett Adds Experienced Senior Care and Housing Counsel to Health Section
October 15, 2024 (San Francisco, CA) – Hanson Bridgett LLP is pleased to announce that counsel Bryan Hudson has joined the firm’s Health Section.
With nearly three decades of in-house legal experience, most recently as the Senior Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary of Atria Senior Living, Inc., a leading operator of senior living communities throughout the United States and Canada, Hudson brings an extensive legal background, and strong business acumen to the Health Section. His broad skillset includes notable experience in corporate governance, strategic transactions, risk and crisis management, operations support and regulatory compliance, among others, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the firm’s Chambers-ranked Health Section.
“I’m excited to join Hanson Bridgett, an outstanding law firm with a wonderful culture,” explained Hudson. “I look forward to leveraging my understanding of the challenges senior living company leaders, including the in-house lawyers, face on a day-to-day basis. I’ve been in that position, and I’m aware of the unique pressures and demands of the industry – being able to offer practical, business-oriented solutions to our clients with the support of the firm is an opportunity that will greatly benefit our clients and enhance the value we deliver across the senior living sector.”
Hudson’s addition to the Hanson Bridgett team reflects the firm’s continued commitment to expanding its health care practice as a nationally recognized leader in the senior care and housing sectors.
“We are thrilled to welcome Bryan to the firm,” said Deidré Schönfeldt, partner and co-leader of the firm’s Health Section. “His experience in health care law and deep understanding of the practical challenges facing senior care providers on a daily basis will be invaluable as we continue to grow our practice in this critical sector.”
In his role as general counsel of Atria, Hudson led the legal, government affairs, and risk management functions through a period of significant growth for the company. He has received the highest peer rating, “AV Preeminent®,” by Martindale-Hubbell since 2001, and is currently the Chair of the Legal and Government Affairs Committee of Argentum, the leading national association representing senior living communities.
Hudson holds an LL.M. degree in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center, a J.D. degree from the University of Kentucky College of Law, and a B.A. degree in Economics from Vanderbilt University.
About Hanson Bridgett LLP
Hanson Bridgett LLP is a full-service AmLaw 200 law firm with more than 200 attorneys across California. Creating a diverse workforce by fostering an atmosphere of belonging and intentional support has been a priority at Hanson Bridgett since its founding in 1958. We are dedicated to creating an environment that provides opportunities for people with varied backgrounds, both for attorneys and administrative professionals. As the first law firm recognized as a certified B Corp, we are committed to the communities where our employees live and work and consider it part of our professional obligation to serve justice by encouraging and supporting pro bono and social impact work.
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