Vanessa A. Perumal
Overview
Vanessa’s practice covers a broad spectrum of managed care litigation, including complex provider-payor reimbursement disputes — such as those arising under the No Surprises Act — as well as insurance recovery claims and behavioral health matters. Her experience spans all facets of the litigation process, from drafting notices of removal, dispositive motions, and written discovery to conducting settlement-related analyses. She has served on numerous arbitration teams. Beyond her litigation work, Vanessa is deeply passionate about the intersection of law and technology, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence.
In addition to her involvement in managed care matters, Vanessa actively engages in litigating general commercial and business disputes, with a particular focus on resolving breach of contract issues. Her unwavering dedication to providing exceptional legal guidance extends across a wide spectrum of commercial litigation, enabling her to offer comprehensive support to valued clients.
Career & Education
- University of Notre Dame Law School, J.D., cum laude, A. Harold Weber Award for Excellence in Legal Writing; Dean’s Honor Roll, 2022
- University of Chicago, M.A., international relations, 2015
- University of Miami, B.A., political science, English literature, international studies, 2014
- Illinois
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Vanessa's Insights
Webinar | 10.28.26
AI Governance & Vendor Diligence for Providers
Health care providers are deploying AI at an unprecedented pace—from ambient documentation and AI-assisted diagnostics to remote patient monitoring—but rapid adoption brings significant legal, regulatory, and reputational risk. A growing patchwork of state AI laws, evolving federal frameworks, and emerging litigation are reshaping what providers must do to deploy these tools responsibly.
Client Alert | 6 min read | 05.08.26
Client Alert | 4 min read | 03.25.26
NAIC Intensifies AI Regulatory Focus: What Health Insurance Payors Need to Know
Insights
CMMC for AI? Defense Policy Law Imposes AI Security Framework and Requirements on Contractors
|01.08.26
Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Legal Forum
The FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act
|12.29.25
Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Legal Forum
Vanessa's Insights
Webinar | 10.28.26
AI Governance & Vendor Diligence for Providers
Health care providers are deploying AI at an unprecedented pace—from ambient documentation and AI-assisted diagnostics to remote patient monitoring—but rapid adoption brings significant legal, regulatory, and reputational risk. A growing patchwork of state AI laws, evolving federal frameworks, and emerging litigation are reshaping what providers must do to deploy these tools responsibly.
Client Alert | 6 min read | 05.08.26
Client Alert | 4 min read | 03.25.26
NAIC Intensifies AI Regulatory Focus: What Health Insurance Payors Need to Know




