Biography:

Jeff Layne, J.D., is a partner in Reed Smith LLP’s Life Sciences Health Industry Group and Managing Partner of the firm’s Austin office. Layne is a seasoned litigator, representing clients in complex government and internal investigations and related litigation. He is well-respected by governmental investigators and accustomed to managing complex disputes. Layne and his team help companies build compliance and monitoring programs to mitigate risks inherent to their business operations.

Scott Taebel, J.D., is an attorney with Hall, Render, Killian, Heath & Lyman, P.C. He represents clients nationally regarding a broad range of regulatory compliance matters, including false claims and concerns on anti-kickback and Stark issues. Taebel has extensive experience working with clients regarding investigations coordinated through numerous federal and state enforcement agencies.

Steve Wohleb, J.D., has served as general counsel for the Texas Hospital Association since 2018, advising the organization on a wide range of operational and governance issues. Prior to joining THA, he spent his entire 25-year legal career primarily representing hospitals and other healthcare providers in a wide range of legal, regulatory, and transactional issues.