Samantha’s practice focuses on a wide array of federal, state, and administrative health care enforcement defense matters. She defends health care companies and providers in investigations conducted by the US Department of Justice and/or its US Attorneys’ Offices, which are often initiated by qui tam complaints filed under the federal False Claims Act.  Samantha also represents clients in investigations and audits conducted by federal and state enforcement and administrative agencies, including state Offices of the Attorney General.  She also structures and executes internal investigations stemming from government inquiries, as well as potential compliance issues identified by clients. 

In addition, Samantha advises clients regarding compliance with the federal Anti-Kickback Statute, the Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act, the Stark Law, and the False Claims Act, among other state and federal statutes and regulations. Samantha also has experience preparing self-disclosures and other reports relating to such enforcement matters, as well as developing internal compliance programs.

In addition to enforcement defense matters, Samantha handles licensure, reimbursement, and regulatory matters for a variety of health care clients.

Samantha is actively involved in pro bono matters at Mintz and previously served on the firm’s Pro Bono Committee. She manages the firm’s participation in the Lawyers Clearinghouse Legal Clinic for the Homeless, through which Mintz attorneys provide legal representation to residents of Boston-area homeless shelters. She also represents a wide variety of clients seeking pro bono services.  

Before joining Mintz, Samantha completed a fellowship as a Special Assistant District Attorney for the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office.