Hinshaw Adds Health Care Partner Katie Anderson in Springfield

Hinshaw & Culbertson today announced that Katie Anderson has joined the firm’s Health Care practice group in the Springfield, Illinois, office. Previously with Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, she brings significant in-house experience at a hospital and regional health system, in addition to private law practice.

“Katie adds significant knowledge of the inner workings and business considerations for health care systems and providers,” said Adam Guetzow, chair of Hinshaw’s Health Care Practice Group. “With her regulatory and compliance experience and strong track record in medical malpractice defense, she will help us better serve clients at a time of uncertainty with the changing regulatory landscape. We are thrilled that she’s joined the firm.”

Anderson has a successful track record defending physician practice groups and individual physicians in medical malpractice litigation, and advises clients on professional liability, federal and state regulatory compliance issues, and employment matters. In addition, she represents clients in transactional matters, executive compensation, risk management, and contract review. She decided to join Hinshaw because of the firm’s robust health care practice and broad scope of legal services.

“Joining the firm allows me to better serve my clients by meeting all of their legal needs,” Anderson said. “I’m passionate about health care and helping my clients manage rapidly evolving regulatory and legal changes. Hinshaw also provides me with an opportunity to expand my practice. My previous in-house experience has given me an in-depth understanding of my clients’ internal operations and business needs, and helps me provide creative solutions in an efficient way.”

Prior to joining Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, Anderson was senior associate general counsel at Memorial Health System, and previously served as Vice President of Legal Affairs and Corporate Compliance at Decatur Memorial Hospital. She also practiced law at Kehart, Trimble, Wise, Anderson & Booth. She received her B.A. in psychology from College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio, and her J.D. from Case Western Reserve University School of Law.

“Katie’s experience greatly expands our capabilities in the region,” said Charles Schmadeke, partner-in-charge of the Springfield office. “She will allow us to continue expanding our health care practice while meeting our clients’ growing needs for legal services.”

Media Coverage

• Illinois State Bar Association: "Hinshaw Adds Health Care Partner in Springfield" (May 7, 2025)
• Bloomberg Law: "Hinshaw Adds Katie Anderson as Health-Care Partner in Illinois" (May 7, 2025)
• Bloomberg Law: "Laterals, Moves, In-House" (May 8, 2025)
• Global Legal Chronicle: "Hinshaw Adds Health Care Partner in Springfield: Katie Anderson" (May 12, 2025)