Nikita Yogeshwarun
Associate
Overview
Nikita concentrates her practice on managed care law and white collar investigations, representing health plans, providers, and multinational corporations.
Career & Education
- University of California, Berkeley School of Law, J.D., Pro Bono Honors With Highest Distinction, 2020
Online Editor for Berkeley Journal of International Law - Duke University, B.A., cum laude, 2015
- University of California, Berkeley School of Law, J.D., Pro Bono Honors With Highest Distinction, 2020
- Texas
- New York
- Oregon
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
- American Bar Association
- Animal Legal Defense Fund Pro Bono Network
- Women’s White Collar Defense Association
- Animal Partisan, Advisory Board
- Nasher Sculpture Center, Patron Member
- University of Texas School of Law, Animal Law Initiative, Attorney Advisor
- Spanish
Representative Matters
- Helped spearhead a multidisciplinary team in the defense of a diagnostics lab embroiled in a high-profile DOJ investigation regarding allegations of health care billing and marketing fraud, resulting in the identification of mitigating factors and the prevention of significant penalties.
- Reached a favorable resolution for an individual accused of health care fraud and improper billing practices in a $7 million insurance fraud case, minimizing legal repercussions through strategic negotiations.
- Advised a physician on intricate Medicare billing inquiries related to an amniotic fluid injections investigation. Developed strategic responses to regulatory agencies alleging overbilling of pain treatments. Mitigated financial and legal penalties and safeguarded client reputation.
- Provided strategic counsel to a prominent hospital system on navigating complex regulatory compliance challenges and government bid protests, ensuring seamless adherence to evolving legal standards.
- Defended physicians and pharmacists accused of Medicare and Medicaid fraud, negotiating favorable settlements and implementing compliance measures to prevent future violations.