Nightingale's Healthcare News Names Christine L. White An "Outstanding Healthcare Antitrust Lawyer"

Washington, D.C. - December 30, 2009: Crowell & Moring is pleased to announce that Christine L. White, a partner in both the Antitrust and Health Care Groups, has been named to Nightingale's Healthcare News' 2009 list of "Outstanding Healthcare Antitrust Lawyers." The honor recognizes exceptional lawyers practicing in healthcare antitrust law nationwide. Nightingale's Healthcare News is a newsletter for professionals serving the healthcare industry, healthcare executives, and others interested in this dynamic and complex industry. The list is featured in Nightingale’s December 2009 newsletter.

Nightingale ’s selected White for her work in leading a team of lawyers in response to multiple non-public civil investigative demands issued by state and federal antitrust enforcers; multiple non-public voluntary request letters issued by the federal antitrust agencies in connection with pre-merger filing notifications; and an in rem proceeding instituted by the U,S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Additionally, Nightingale's notes that White has represented numerous clients in connection with state and federal investigations into proposed mergers and other third-party conduct.

White concentrates her practice in antitrust counseling, antitrust civil litigation and trade regulation matters. She provides counseling on a range of antitrust issues, including mergers, joint ventures and other collaborations among competitors in diverse industries. She has represented clients in matters before the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Department of Justice (DOJ), state attorneys general and federal and state courts. White's clients have included corporate, trade association and health care industry clients, including local and national health care systems, multi-institutional systems, hospital districts, third party payors, provider network organizations, physician groups, and long-term care facilities.

Additional Crowell & Moring lawyers that have been recognized by Nightingale's Healthcare News include:

• 2003 Outstanding Healthcare Litigator - David W. O'Brien
• 2004 Outstanding Fraud & Compliance Lawyers - Robert (Bob) L. Roth
• 2004 Outstanding Hospital Lawyer - John T. Brennan Jr.
• 2005 Outstanding Hospital Lawyer - Arthur N. Lerner
• 2006 Outstanding Healthcare Antitrust Lawyer - Arthur N. Lerner
• 2006 Outstanding Healthcare Litigator - Robert (Bob) L. Roth
• 2006 Outstanding Young Healthcare Lawyers - Michael W. Paddock
• 2007 Outstanding Healthcare Antitrust Lawyer - Arthur N. Lerner
• 2008 Outstanding Healthcare Fraud & Compliance Lawyer - Kathleen M. Stratton

Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with 500 lawyers representing clients in litigation and arbitration, regulatory, and transactional matters. The firm is internationally recognized for its representation of Fortune 500 companies in high stakes litigation, as well as its ongoing commitment to pro bono service and diversity. The firm has offices in Washington, DC, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orange County, Anchorage, London, and Brussels.