Expertise:
Hospital liability; Risk management; Health care issues
Major Product/SVS:
Prevailing wage matters; Immigration services; Finance and corporate lending; Corporate business transactions; Professional liability; Sports law; Workers compensation; Banking operations; Chinese-American business services; Medical devices and pharmaceuticals
Education Degrees:
Juris Doctor, Loyola University Chicago School of Law (1980)
Affiliations Awards:
ASHRM; Illinois State Bar Association; The Chicago Bar Association; Evaluation Committee, The Chicago Bar Association; DRI
Number Of Years In Profession:
30
Number Of Years In Current Position:
14
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her parents, who instilled in her a strong work ethic.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because when she grew up, in the '70s, the women's movement was in full force and she wanted to use her brain and law school seemed intriguing.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Cosgrave, as an attorney, has tried more than 50 complex cases in the areas of medicine, employment, construction and securities. The chair of her firm's Health Care Litigation group, she is the first woman elected to the firm’s executive committee and received an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell for her exceptional abilities and ethics.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Developing business opportunities; Supervising; Training lawyers; Supporting the staff; Handling cases in both state and federal courts; Concentrating her practice in the health care field; Representing health care systems and long-term care operators; Assisting living facilities and medical device manufacturers in litigation and HIPAA, HITECH and electronic medical records; Representing physicians, nurses, dentists, and other medical professionals
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Cosgrave hopes to continue to develop and expand her business and the talents her co-workers.