Robin K. Lehninger

Senior Counsel


The practice of medicine and the business of healthcare are inextricably connected. Robin Lehninger focuses her practice on the latter, so her clients can focus their efforts and energy on the former.

Immersing herself in the operations, objectives, and concerns of each client and the details and context of every matter, Robin leverages her extensive industry experience to help healthcare clients seize business opportunities and avoid disruptive compliance missteps.

Robin's collaborative spirit and ability to focus on the issues that matter have facilitated countless complex transactions for healthcare clients of all stripes, from individual physicians and provider groups to large hospital systems and healthcare technology companies.

She takes a holistic view of every proposed transaction, working closely with her clients to evaluate and explain the potential rewards and risks and ensure it aligns with their overall business goals and interests. Whether it's guiding a merger or acquisition, establishing a strategic partnership, securing financing, or consummating a technology-related transaction, Robin's insights on both the business and compliance fronts help close healthcare deals effectively and efficiently.

Few industries are as heavily regulated as healthcare, and Robin's practical, actionable compliance counseling equips her clients with the information they need to understand and meet their legal and regulatory obligations.

When compliance issues arise, she moves quickly yet deliberately to alleviate the immediate issue and position her clients to avoid similar incidents in the future.

Robin's guidance covers every aspect of the healthcare regulatory landscape, such as state licensure matters, healthcare fraud and abuse, and data privacy and security requirements, including those arising under HIPAA.

Robin's healthcare clients value not only the soundness and clarity of her advice and quality of her work but also appreciate her ability to listen, understand, and discern their needs. These qualities have made her a valued partner for practitioners and industry professionals across the country.

I love what I do because of the clients and colleagues I have the privilege of working with. When I can help a client achieve their goals or alleviate a concern such that they can focus on their business or practice, then I've done my job.
    • University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., magna cum laude
    • University of Minnesota, M.P.P.
    • Valparaiso University, B.A., summa cum laude
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    • Minnesota
    • Wisconsin
    • Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for Health Care Law, 2024

    • Named a "Rising Young Lawyer" by the Wisconsin Law Journal, 2022

    • Minnesota State Bar Association, Law Student Award for Excellence in Employment Law, 2014

      • Time of Grace Ministry, Board of Directors, 2018-present
      • Wisconsin Lutheran High School, Young Alumni Leaders Council, 2018-2021

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