Description of field of expertise

Brooke is the managing senior associate of Wiley’s Health Care Practice. She advises clients on complex service contracting, with a deep expertise in pharmacy benefit management (PBM) agreements for commercial and government-sponsored health care programs, including Medicare, Medicaid, and the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP). Her practice focuses on health care contracting and negotiation strategy, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution.

Brooke also advises non-health care clients on a broad range of health care regulatory, privacy, transactional, and litigation matters. Prior to joining Wiley, Brooke represented major manufacturing clients in complex litigation and advised for-profit and exempt organizations on a wide variety of corporate matters, including the drafting and negotiation of various commercial agreements and advising on corporate compliance and governance issues.

 

What advice would you offer to new attorneys interested in your field?

Health care law is constantly evolving, so one of the most valuable habits you can develop is intellectual curiosity. Build a strong foundation in statutory and regulatory analysis but also take the time to understand how your clients’ businesses operate. The best advice is often practical as well as legally sound. Develop excellent writing and negotiation skills, as many matters are resolved through thoughtful drafting, careful communication, and creative problem-solving. Don’t be afraid to tackle complex regulations or unfamiliar subject matter; those challenges are often where you’ll grow the most. Seek mentors who will invest in your development. Ask questions and be willing to learn from colleagues across different practice areas. Finally, remember that credibility is earned over time. Be thorough, responsive, and dependable, and your clients and colleagues will come to trust your judgment on increasingly sophisticated matters.

 

Final thoughts...

Be intentional about building your professional identity. Show up consistently, stay engaged, and take advantage of opportunities to connect with colleagues, mentors, and peers. A legal career is a marathon, and the network you build along the way can become one of your greatest assets. You never know where a conversation, connection, or fresh perspective might lead.