Caroline J. Patterson to Speak at the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 2026 Annual Meeting

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10/2/2026

Brach Eichler Healthcare Law Vice Chair Joins the Faculty for “Conversations with the Experts” in New Orleans

Brach Eichler LLC is proud to announce that Caroline J. Patterson, Member and Vice Chair of the firm’s Healthcare Law Practice Group, will be a featured speaker at the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 2026 Annual Meeting. The conference will take place October 9–12, 2026, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Caroline will lead multiple interactive sessions as part of the meeting’s popular “Conversations with the Experts” (CWE) program. Designed for ophthalmologists, practice executives, and healthcare administrators, these consultations provide an open forum to address critical legal, transactional, and operational questions facing independent and group ophthalmic practices today.

Caroline Patterson’s Speaking Schedule

Caroline will be available throughout the weekend for the following scheduled sessions:

  • Saturday, October 10, 2026

    • 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

    • 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

  • Sunday, October 11, 2026

    • 9:20 AM – 10:00 AM

    • 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

    • 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

  • Monday, October 12, 2026

    • 9:20 AM – 10:00 AM

    • 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Key Discussion Topics

Drawing on more than 25 years of dedicated healthcare law experience, Caroline will share actionable guidance on:

  • Healthcare Transactions & Private Equity: Structuring practice sales, acquisitions, private-equity investments, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.

  • Regulatory Compliance: Navigating federal and state fraud and abuse laws, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, and HIPAA regulations.

  • Physician Employment & Governance: Structuring ownership transitions, compensation models, partnership buy-ins, and restrictive covenants.

  • Clinical Research & ASCs: Negotiating clinical trial agreements, ASC joint ventures, and management service organization (MSO) alignments.

About Caroline J. Patterson

Caroline J. Patterson is a Member of Brach Eichler LLC and serves as Vice Chair of the firm’s Healthcare Law Practice Group. She counsels physician groups, ambulatory care facilities, health systems, and specialty medical practices nationwide on complex corporate transactions and healthcare regulatory matters. Caroline is a recurring lecturer and contributor to both the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Retina Specialists, and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® (2026–2027) as well as the NJBIZ “Leading Women in Business” list.

Plan Your Visit & Register

Connect directly with Caroline in New Orleans to gain practical strategies for protecting and growing your practice.

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