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Christopher M. Olson

Partner

Los Angeles

Areas of focus

Advises clients across the healthcare industry on regulatory compliance and transactional matters

Represents nonprofit and for-profit health systems, hospitals, laboratories, pharmacies, physician practice management platforms, and physician groups

Guides clients through complex mergers, acquisitions, and strategic affiliations

Counsels clients on corporate governance and regulatory issues

A deep focus on corporate and healthcare law sets Christopher (Chris) M. Olson apart and drives his efficient, client-oriented approach to executing transactions. Chris draws on his extensive deal experience and knowledge of corporate governance and regulations to help clients across the healthcare industry navigate regulatory compliance and transactional matters.

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Ranked in

Ranked in

The Best Lawyers in America, Healthcare Law

Recognized by

Recognized by

California Legal Awards, Lawyer on the Fast Track

Results
  • Represented a national health system in its acquisition of eight hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, a home health agency, a hospice, and related medical group assets in Illinois
  • Represented a national health system in its divestiture of an acute care hospital in Florida
  • Represented a national health system in its acquisition of an acute care hospital and related medical group assets in Illinois
  • Represented a direct healthcare provider in its acquisition of an onsite/nearsite healthcare business
  • Represented a national health system in a nonprofit hospital member substitution transaction in Maine

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Recognitions
  • Best Lawyers in America, Healthcare Law, 2022-2027
  • California Legal Awards, Lawyer on the Fast Track, 2026
  • Super Lawyers, Southern California Rising Star, Healthcare, 2018-2023
  • BTI, Client Service All-Stars, 2022
Capabilities and industries
Regional markets
Community
  • American Health Lawyers Association, member
  • California Society for Healthcare Attorneys, member
  • Los Angeles County Bar Association, Healthcare Law section, member
  • McDermott Will & Schulte Recruiting Committee, member
Credentials
Education
  • The University of Texas School of Law, JD
  • University of California, Los Angeles, BA, cum laude
Admissions
  • California
Languages
  • English