The Johns Hopkins Health System Corporation and Johns Hopkins Medicine Legal Department

Mission Statement

The mission and purpose of The Johns Hopkins Health System Legal Department are to ensure that the Health System operates in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and to support the mission, vision and values of the Health System.  The Legal Department provides high quality legal and strategic advice in support of our clients’ goals and strategic priorities.  We serve our clients with an uncompromising commitment to service excellence and responsiveness.

Contact Information

Senior VP & General Counsel, JHHS
Annemarie Boyan, Esquire 410-955-6099

VP & Deputy General Counsel, JHHS
Peter Mancino, Esquire 410-502-3360

Legal Office Main Phone Number 410-955-7949

Contact Information for JHM Workforce Only

During business hours: Legal Office Main Phone Number 410-955-7949
After-hours and weekends: SecureChat @ JHHS Legal On-Call OR Attorney on Call pager 410-955-6070

Services Provided

Business Attorneys

Responsible for negotiation of business transactions and preparation of documents and agreements related to business, corporate, and real estate matters, including international transactions.

• Kristin Carter, Esquire 410-502-7697
• Kevin Crews, Esquire 727-767-3909 
• Nicki Green Johnson, Esquire 410-502-7092
• Ryan Mannion, Esquire 410-955-5663
• Laura Navarro, Esquire 732-616-4878 
• Vadim Schick, Esquire 410-614-7015
• Vickie Williams, Esquire 727-767-3748

Labor and Employment Attorneys

Responsible for interpretation of and compliance with various employment laws and regulations and collective bargaining agreements and advice on design and content of employment related agreements and policies.

• Alex Gordon, Esquire 410-502-0770
• Nakita Green, Esquire 410-614-1499
• Neil Duke, Esquire 410-502-9198
• Bridnetta Edwards, Esquire 443-287-4028

Technology and Commercial Transactions Attorneys

Responsible for providing strategic advice and counsel on a range of issues related to the acquisition, licensing and implementation of technology at Johns Hopkins and the commercialization of technology developed at Johns Hopkins. Our work also includes drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial transactions.

• Annette R. Fries, Esquire 410-614-0756
• Daryl Sue Caplan, Esquire 410-614-1511
• Kiersten Kamman, Esquire 410-502-7780
• Paula Grant, Esquire 410-614-2009
• Beatrice Nokuri, Esquire 410-955-7949 

Claims and Litigation Attorneys

Responsible for advice on matters related to Johns Hopkins Medicine professional liability and general liability claims and risk management issues.

• Deborah Parraz, Esquire 410-614-7301
• Kathleen McGuigan, Esquire 410-955-7654
• Serra Aygun, Esquire 443-287-4028
• Stephanie Mackowiak, Esquire (Reimbursement matters) 410-955-8577

HIPAA Attorneys

Responsible for advice on all aspects of regulations adopted under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, including privacy, security, and electronic transactions.

• Jessica Kosteva, Esquire 443-287-6136
• Pamela Rayne, Esquire 410-614-0727

Managed Care and Population Health Attorneys

Responsible for legal advice and guidance in connection with Johns Hopkins Medicine's managed care, health plan, and population health activities.

• Paul Gillan, Esquire:410-424-4955
• Jessica Pipersburgh, Esquire 410-762-1556
• Penelope St Louis, Esquire 207-653-6658

Research and Graduate Medical Education Compliance

In cooperation with The Johns Hopkins University General Counsel’s Office, several attorneys within the office provide advice with respect to research and graduate medical education compliance, including IRB matters and graduate medical education procedures.

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