Riley Robertson

Associate

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Biography

Riley Robertson is an Associate at Athene Law. They represent healthcare providers including hospitals, clinics, and American Indian health programs in both litigation and regulatory compliance matters. Their litigation experience encompasses the full life of a dispute, from drafting the complaint to post-trial motions. They have significant experience coordinating complex written discovery and pre-trial motions practice. They have also advised clients on issues related to the provision of gender-affirming care.

Prior to joining Athene Law, Riley served as a healthcare litigator at an Am Law 100 firm in Los Angeles, California. They represented hospital systems in managed care reimbursement disputes, helping to secure more than $15 million in awards and favorable settlements. They were part of an arbitration team representing a hospital in a two-week arbitration that resulted in a favorable award and complete dismissal of the opposing party’s counterclaims.

In addition to their legal practice, Riley serves as a member of the inaugural advisory committee for Inland Counties Legal Services, a legal aid organization.

Professional Affiliations

National Trans Bar Association, Board of Directors (2023–present)
California Society for Healthcare Attorneys, Diversity Committee (2023–present)
National LGBTQ+ Bar Association

Education & Credentials

Riley earned their B.A. in Theater Studies at Yale University and their J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law, where they graduated as a member of the Program in Law and Public Service. While in law school, Riley served on the editorial board of the Virginia Sports and Entertainment Journal and spent a semester studying at the Instituto de Empresa in Madrid, Spain.

News and insights

(Medicare/Medicaid) (Regulations and Compliance)

CMS Proposes Amendment to “Indirect Threshold” Limiting Provider Taxes

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(Managed Care) (No Surprises Act)

Long-Awaited Federal Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) Operations Final Rule Confirms that IDR is Here to Stay – and Continues to Evolve

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(Uncategorized)

CMS’ Proposed Regulations to Cap State Directed Payments and Targeted Fee-for-Service Payments to Medicare Rates And Potential Impacts

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