Amicus Curiae Advocacy

Amicus curiae briefs can help courts understand the context and consequences of complex  healthcare issues that arise in important cases. If done right, interest groups can have an influential impact on courts through their amicus filings, not only when courts decide critical issues in appeals but also when petitions for review, publication/depublication, or writs and emergency actions are presented.

Athene Law’s reputation and experience representing health care amicus parties is unrivaled. Drawing on its varied and deep experience in health care law and legislation, the team helps healthcare providers, trade associations and other interest groups to present amicus briefs that stand out from the crowd. Courts often cite Athene Law’s amicus briefs in their decisions, which is the ultimate testament to the effectiveness of the amicus presentation.

Capabilities

The team regularly files amicus curiae briefs on behalf of dozens of healthcare trade associations representing physicians, hospitals, community health centers, specialty societies, and many other groups at the state and national levels. We also provide expert support in helping clients monitor cases or areas of interest in the courts, develop amicus strategies, build coalitions, and navigate internal decision-making processes around amicus involvement.

Athene Law has filed amicus briefs throughout state and federal courts in California, federal courts of appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Athene attorneys have been invited to participate in oral argument in many of these cases.