Register for the 2025 Fall Conference 

October 19-22, 2025

Vinarosa Resort & Spa
Sonoma County, Santa Rosa CA  

We’re excited to announce the 2025 Fall conference at the beautiful Vinarosa Resort & Spa located in Santa Rosa, CA, in the heart of Sonoma County from October 19 to 22. 

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ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

The ASMAC Annual Fall Conference provides the perfect platform to interact with other attorneys and physician advocates to learn how about legal, legislative, litigation and policy developments that are impacting physicians and physician practices. The CLE sessions and networking opportunities provide attendees with thoughtful, engaging and insightful professional and personal development opportunities. The medical environment is changing, and we understand the need for programs that prepare you to address the demands of medical association and client needs.

We look forward to seeing you at Vinarosa Resort & Spa in October!

Conference Agenda

Monday, October 20th  
Legal Crossroads in Medical Staff Oversight: Due Process & HIPAA – 1 CLE
Shari Covington, JD, California Medical Association
Sidney Welch, JD, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
 8:00-9:00am PT
Match Program Challenges: Legal & Policy Implications – 0.25 CLE
Jack Bierig, JD, ArentFox Schiff, LLP
 9:00-9:15am PT
Free Speech and Professional Conduct in the Digital Age – 0.75 CLE
Jack Bierig, JD, ArentFox Schiff, LLP
 9:15-10:00am PT
Break: Stretch & Reset - Chair Yoga
Berkley Durbin, JD, MedicineLouisiana
 10:00-10:15am PT
Federal Advocacy & Policy Update – 0.75 CLE
Todd Askew, JD, American Medical Association (ARC)
 10:15-11:00am PT
AI in Legal Practice: Innovation & Risk for Health Lawyers – 0.75 CLE
Jonathan Henderson, JD, Polsinelli PC
Larissa Marshall, JD, Polsinelli PC
 11:00-11:45am PT
Shield Laws in Action: State Legislative Updates – 0.75 CLE
Berkley Durbin, JD, MedicineLouisiana
Diomedes Tsitouras, JD, American Association of University Professors Biomedical and Health Sciences of New Jersey
Charlotte Tsui, JD, California Medical Association
 11:45am-12:30pm PT
Tuesday, October 21st  
Mock Trial: Shield Law in Practice – 1.25 CLE
Moderator: Greg Pepe, JD, Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, PC
Tom Conley, JD, Saul Ewing, LLP
Leonard Nelson, JD, American Medical Association (Litigation Center)
 8:00-9:15am PT
To Control or Not to Control: The Practice of Medicine – 0.75 CLE
Mark Bonanno, JD, MPH, Oregon Medical Association
Jamie Ostroff, JD, California Medical Association
 9:15-10:00am PT
Break: Navigating Social Media - A Conversation
Shari Covington, JD, California Medical Association
 10:00-10:15am PT
Private Equity in Healthcare: Investment Trends & Physician Ownership – 0.75 CLE
Jonathan Henderson, JD, Polsinelli PC
Richard Levenstein, JD, Nason Yeager Gerson Harris & Fumero, PA
 10:15-11:00am PT
The MultiPlan MDL: Antitrust Developments in Provider Payment – 0.75 CLE
Matt Lavin, JD, Arnall Golden Gregory, LLP
 11:00-11:45am PT
Update: Blues Antitrust Provider Settlement Agreement – 0.25 CLE
Patrick Sheehan, JD, Whatley Kallas, LLP		 11:45am-12:00pm PT
Healthcare Law 360: Roundtable Discussion – 0.5 CLE
Moderator: Kai Sternstein, JD, American Medical Association (ARC)
 12:00-12:30pm PT
Wednesday, October 22nd  
Healthcare Law 360: Roundtable Discussion – 1 CLE
Moderator: Kai Sternstein, JD, American Medical Association (ARC)		 8:00-9:00am PT
Egregious Payer Practices: Legal Strategies, Policy Solutions, and Practical Challenges – 0.75 CLE
Roundtable of Panelists		 9:00-9:45am PT
Break 9:45-10:00am PT
The General Counsel’s Tightrope: Legal Leadership in Today’s Medical Associations – 1 CLE
Lauren Bailey, JD, Louisiana State Medical Society
Ashton Delong, Esq, MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society
Tom Hoffman, JD, CAE, American College of Radiology
Gene Ransom, JD, The Maryland State Medical Society		 10:00-11:00am PT
An Update on Health Disparities in Women’s Health, including Rural Maternal Health, as well as Recent Medicaid Changes – 0.75 CLE
Jennifer Brown, JD, Advocacy Group, AMA
Annalia Michelman, JD, American Medical Association (ARC)
 11:00-11:45am PT
Defending Physicians in Recoupment Investigations – 0.75 CLE
Greg Pepe, JD, Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, PC
Sarah Smeriglio, JD, Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, PC
 11:45am-12:30pm PT
Closing Remarks
 12:30pm PT

Afternoon Activities

Take advantage of your time in Sonoma County with optional afternoon activities designed to help you relax, recharge, and connect with colleagues outside of sessions.

Monday, October 20

  • Golf Outing – Details coming soon
  • Guided Hike – $10/person | Park details
  • Charles M. Schulz Museum Visit – $15/person | schulzmuseum.org

Tuesday, October 21

Sign-up for activities will be available soon.

About the Hotel

Vinarosa Resort & Spa, Sonoma County

Nestled on a 92-acre working vineyard in the heart of Sonoma Wine Country, Vinarosa Resort & Spa offers an intimate and luxurious setting for an unforgettable ASMAC conference experience. Recognized as Sonoma's first luxury resort on a working vineyard, it combines world-class amenities with the rustic charm of California's wine region. 

Highlights of Vinarosa Resort & Spa:

  • Accommodations: 78 elegantly appointed rooms and suites with vineyard or courtyard views, featuring private patios or balconies. 
  • Dining: Home to John Ash & Co., one of Sonoma’s original farm-to-table restaurants, offering fresh, local cuisine overlooking the vineyard. 
  • Amenities: Vi La Vita Spa, vineyard jogging trails, bocce ball courts, and beautifully landscaped gardens and courtyards. 
  • Location: Just 60 miles north of San Francisco, serving as the gateway to the Russian River Valley and Sonoma County’s renowned wineries and culinary destinations.
  • Pricing: Use the booking link below to access our exclusive ASMAC Conference attendee discounted pricing. Room rates are from Saturday, October 18 to Wednesday, October 22.
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Agenda & Speaker Information

Check back soon for the complete agenda and speaker information.

CLE CREDIT

The conference program is generally eligible for 8-10 Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits. ASMAC Applies for credit from the MCLE Board in Illinois. Attendees will receive a certificate of CLE credit showing that credit for the course has been approved in Illinois. Attendees will be responsible for applying for credit in their own state.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

Your registration fee includes all general CLE sessions and refreshments. Please contact us at [email protected] for more information.

  • In Person Registration:        $775  ($825 after August 30, 2025)
  • Guest Meal Registration:     $ 65 pp Reception; $95 pp Dinner; $160 pp for both

SAFE TRAVEL GUIDANCE

ASMAC is committed to providing a professional, collegial, safe, supportive, and respectful meeting environment. Attendees are encouraged to be respectful and do the following:

  • Do not attend the meeting if you have symptoms that could be consistent with a “cold” or any other respiratory infection and leave the meeting if you develop such symptoms.
  • While masks are not required, please respect those who choose to wear one. 
  • Let us know if you or a guest attending conference meals or activities become ill.