Laura Hall is a member of the firm’s government affairs and professional liability practice groups, and concentrates her practice in the healthcare industry. She represents providers including hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities and sub-acute facilities in all phases of litigation related to both general and professional liability claims.

She often assists local counsel and providers with complex discovery matters and management of batch claims. Laura also maintains a growing regulatory practice, advising providers on regulatory compliance, assisting with internal investigations, self-reporting requirements, risk management, policy development and legislative interpretation.

Laura regularly presents on social media as it pertains to the healthcare industry, including understanding social media basics and managing risk related to social media use by employees.

Laura earned a Juris Doctorate from the Charleston School of Law, and completed a Bachelor of Arts degree at Auburn University.

ADMITTED

• Georgia (State and Superior Courts)
• Georgia Court of Appeals
• Georgia Supreme Court

EDUCATION

• J.D., Charleston School of Law
• B.A., Auburn University, 2009

Presentations

• “Social Media: Impact on Liability Claims,” Hall Booth Smith Women’s Forum: Educate, Refresh, Relax, July 2018
• “Evolving Social Media Pitfalls and Management Strategies for Providers,” American Society for Health Risk Management Annual Conference and Exhibition, October 2017
• “Healthcare Employees and Social Media,” Vizient MidSouth Legal Defense & Risk Management Forum, October 2016
• “Social Media Trends and their Impact on Liability,” Insurance Professionals of Atlanta, September 2016
• “Former Employees,” Hall Booth Smith Seminar in the South, August 2016
• “Disclosures: How Much is Too Much?” Georgia Health Care Association Bi-annual Convention, June 2016