Saturday, June 27, 2026 11:00 AM to 11:50 AM
Michael F. Schaff will present on “Mentoring, Sponsorship, Championing and Coaching Emerging Professionals” at the American Health Law Association’s (AHLA) Leadership & Career Development Program on Saturday, June 27 in New York City. Michael will be joined by Elisabeth Belmont, former Corporate Counsel, MaineHealth, and Lisa Vandecavaye, former General Counsel, The Joint Commission. The program will focus on how experienced leaders can move beyond traditional mentorship to actively support and advance emerging professionals through sponsorship, advocacy, and coaching to strengthen the future of the health law community.
Michael is co-chair of the Corporate, Health, and Cannabis Law practice groups and a member of the Management Committee at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. He focuses his practice on advising health care organizations on corporate and transactional matters, with an emphasis on regulatory compliance, governance, and complex business arrangements.
*Cannabis Law Disclaimer: Per federal law, under the Controlled Substances Act, marijuana is categorized as a Schedule I controlled substance. Possession, use, distribution, and/or sale of cannabis is a Federal crime and is subject to related Federal policy, regardless of any state law that may authorize certain marijuana activity. Compliance with state marijuana law does not equal compliance with federal law. Legal advice provided by Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. is designed to counsel clients regarding the validity, scope, meaning, and application of existing and/or proposed cannabis law. Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. will not provide guidance or assistance in circumventing or violating Federal or state cannabis law or policy, and any advice provided by Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. should not be construed as such.
Michael F. Schaff
Co-Chair, Corporate, Health and Cannabis Law Teams
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