Christal E. Edwards, Esq., Mph, Ms
Attorney at Law
Maryland
MD, DC
About
experience
Work History
Edwards Legal Group, LLC
Managing Attorney
Jun 2008 - Present
The EDWARDS LEGAL GROUP is a law firm that offers a comprehensive range of litigation, transactional and counseling services to both healthcare clients and business entities. We strive to provide unparallel legal services to each and every client. In providing such services, the EDWARDS LEGAL GROUP prides itself on its ability to understand, address, and resolve complex legal issues, while developing trustworthy and attentive working relationships with these clients as well. We practice law with compassion, enthusiasm, and ingenuity. Our primary goal is to seek and find innovative ways to accomplish our client’s objectives. Whether you are a start-up organization or the largest healthcare or business organization, we afford a deep and efficient counsel to all your legal challenges.
DHHS/Medicare Appeals Board
Attorney
Feb 2008 - Jul 2008
Researched and analyzed Medicare Part A and B Hearings and Appeals request
Drafted decisions regarding complex payment issues for Administrative Law Judges
American College of Surgeons
Senior Regulatory Associate
Sep 2007 - Feb 2008
Monitored and analyzed federal regulatory developments (Medicare, Medicaid, Stark)
Developed overall regulatory strategy and new proposals for College's advocacy agenda, including the AMA/Specialty Society Relative Value Scale Update Committee
Prepared written materials and responses to inquiries about payment policies and other regulatory matters
US Senate Finance Committee
Legal Staffer
Jan 2007 - Dec 2007
Researched and evaluated healthcare tax legislation and healthcare benefits proposed legislation, including HSAs, ERISA-covered plans, and small business health insurance proposals.
Assisted in oversight and investigations of tax-exempt organizations, including hospitals
Researched and analyzed the constitutionality of proposed line-item veto legislation
Drafted briefing materials for the Senator and other staff members
Served as one of the DC Coordinators for Senator Max Baucus’ Faith Community Impact Summit
Completed CRS Legislative Process Institute 2006
Served as Finance Committee Minority Whip during ‘lame duck’ session
CACI
Contract Attorney
Jan 2007 - Sep 2007
Reviewed case materials regarding Hurricane Katrina to become familiar with questions under consideration
Participated in pre-trial witness conferences, researched and corrected possible deficiencies in case materials and performed large-scaled electronic document review (Concordance)
Researched and summarized relevant material in preparation of opinions, briefs, and other legal documents, including testimonies and depositions
Judge Jimmie M. Edwards
Law Clerk
Jan 2004 - Dec 2005
Drafted bench memoranda for civil lawsuits and criminal matters
Assisted Judge with pretrial conferences, settlement negotiations, and sentencing hearings
Regularly discussed issues with Judge concerning judicial decision-making and court process
Nahon & Saharovich
Summer Associate
Jun 2003 - Aug 2003
Prepared complaints, interrogatories, and motions regarding personal injury and SSI cases
Interviewed clients and assisted in the preparation of client's testimony at trial and depositions
Prepared deposition summaries
West Tennessee Healthcare
Administrative Intern
May 2001 - Aug 2001
Prepared written report of all Tennessee Statutes and Codes concerning HIPAA regulations and performed EMTALA audits
Negotiated and drafted contracts, prepared hospital for JACHO audit, budget reports, nursing home compliance and audits, monitored TennCare reform, employment issues, and various other hospital administrative projects
Researched and analyzed impact of state and federal Medicaid, SCHIP and Medicare regulations
US Public Health Service
Health Services Officer
May 2000 - Sep 2000
Analyzed and prepared research data reports concerning health care of the United States jail population
Prepared reports on Congressional Committee hearings related to healthcare issues
Assisted in starting the pilot project for the Medium Security Institution of; Researched, investigated, and made recommendations on health policies affecting the uninsured and underinsured
Alvin C. York VA Medical Center
Administrative Intern
Jan 2000 - May 2000
Prepared written research reports regarding veterans' health and access to quality health care
Monitored proposed policy changes to healthcare benefits of veterans (TRICARE)
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION/LICENSE
Maryland Bar
Maryland Federal Bar
District of Columbia Federal Bar