Paul Schmeltzer

Member · Clark Hill

Paul Schmeltzer advises clients across a variety of industries including healthcare, legal services, manufacturing, and financial services, providing strategic and legal guidance regarding artificial intelligence and preparing for, responding to, recovering, and learning from cybersecurity and privacy incidents. He counsels healthcare clients on telehealth and regulatory matters including federal and state pharmacy law; fraud, waste, and abuse; Stark Law; state and federal anti-kickback statutes; the 21st Century Cures Act; the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); and the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA). In addition, Paul drafts managed care contracts for physicians and health plans and advises clients on regulatory and reimbursement matters.

He also has experience counseling corporate clients on civil matters, including drafting legal documents, advising clients on employment issues, and researching and drafting motions.

John Howard

Senior Attorney · Clark Hill

John F. Howard is a passionate advocate and legal advisor for organizations, ranging from local startups to Fortune 100 companies, navigating the complexities associated with protecting information in today’s business and regulatory environments. Using his experience in privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance he guides his clients as they address issues such as data breaches, privacy and cybersecurity maturation, and business transactions.

John appreciates that business requires a balanced approach to addressing emerging legal and compliance issues while keeping the goals of the business in mind. John’s risk management style utilizes this understanding to guide clients in developing effective incident response plans, risk management structures, polices, and procedures.

Bill Murphy

Director of Security & Compliance · LeanTaaS

Executive-level information security leader with 25+ years of experience in multiple industrial sectors including information technology, higher education, healthcare and national defense. Expert in policy design, corporate compliance, ethics, incident response, and risk management/mitigation. Nationally-respected information assurance innovator whose techniques, plans and policies have become defense industry best practice.