Christopher Olson

Partner at McDermott Will & Schulte LLP

Los Angeles, California, United States

About

Christopher (Chris) M. Olson concentrates his practice on regulatory and transactional matters affecting a wide range of clients in the health care industry, such as nonprofit and for-profit health systems, hospitals, physician groups and pharmacies. Chris focuses on meeting the needs of clients in complex mergers and acquisitions, strategic affiliations and challenging regulatory contexts. Chris blends his transactional skills with knowledge of corporate governance, joint ventures and regulatory issues. In his pro bono practice, Chris advises Radiant Health Centers, Orange County's largest provider of LGBTQ+ health services, on a variety of corporate and regulatory matters. Chris also has advised multiple nonprofit organizations regarding their internal privacy policies and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance. Chris was named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers magazine for 2018, 2019 and 2020.

Experience

  • McDermott Will & Schulte (11 yrs 10 mos)
    • Partner
      Jan 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 6 mos

      Health Industry Advisory Practice Group

    • Associate
      Sep 2014 - Dec 2020 · 6 yrs 4 mos

      Health Industry Advisory Practice Group

  • Summer Associate at McDermott Will & Emery
    May 2013 - Aug 2013 · 4 mos

    Health Industry Advisory Practice Group

  • Legal Intern at Texas General Land Office
    Aug 2012 - Nov 2012 · 4 mos

    Reviewed and updated state land use contracts and agreements that included coastal zone management and The Alamo restoration and upkeep. Performed research concerning easements relating to the Keystone pipeline, state royalty interests, statutory and constitutional liens, and also drafted the articles of incorporation for a nonprofit corporation.

  • Legal Intern at Texas Attorney General
    May 2012 - Aug 2012 · 4 mos

    Provided support to the Assistant Attorneys General to establish, modify, and enforce court orders for child support. Reviewed and managed cases in addition to assisting with the filing and maintenance of court dockets.

  • Sales Representative at UCLA Athletic Department-Marketing
    Mar 2010 - Jun 2011 · 1 yr 4 mos

    Responsible for promotion and sales of NCAA Football and Basketball tickets. Completed formal sales training program and assisted marketing director with advertising for the entire UCLA Athletic Department. Led the sales team in total sales in 2010. Worked 20 hours per week while attending school full time.