January 14, 2008 — E. William S. Shipman, one of Michigan’s leading health care attorneys and a founding member and former chair of the State Bar of Michigan’s Health Care Committee, has joined Bodman LLP as a partner practicing in the firm’s Detroit office.
Shipman will head Bodman’s Health Care Practice Group.
Shipman has more than 30 years of experience representing health care facilities and practitioners in corporate and regulatory matters with emphasis on medical staff issues, captive and alternative risk programs and regulation of hospital-physician financial relationships. He has structured and negotiated hospital mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and other business transactions, including asset and stock purchases and joint ownership agreements. He is a member of the American Health Lawyers Association and served on the board of directors of the Michigan Society of Hospital Attorneys.
“Bill Shipman’s talent and experience are significant assets to our dynamic and growing health care law practice,” said Bodman LLP Chairman Larry R. Shulman. “The health care industry is growing in Michigan and Bodman is well positioned to help health care providers capitalize on business opportunities here.”
With the addition of Shipman, Bodman’s health care practice, known primarily for its success representing health systems in high-profile litigation and major business transactions, will expand its focus to include a range of regulatory matters, licensure and certification issues, and captive insurance program development.
“My practice meshes extremely well with Bodman’s health care group,” Shipman said. “Bodman has a strong focus on Michigan business and an exceptional group of business lawyers with deep experience serving health care clients. I’m thrilled to be part of the team.”
Bodman is one of Michigan’s leading business law firms with 140 lawyers and five offices. Bodman has a diverse client base that includes individuals and businesses in a variety of industries, with emphasis on financial services, automotive, high tech, health care, real estate and construction, manufacturing, and other sectors.