Health Law Forum at Seton Hall Law

Executive Board
2007-2008

Dennis Williams

President

Dennis Williams is a third year day student. Dennis’ interest in health law began while a student at Georgetown University. It was there that he received his BS in Nursing and had the opportunity to work on Capitol Hill. Dennis worked for Congressman Peter King (R-NY) for over a year as an intern on various issues but specifically matters pertaining to health law legislation.

After graduation, Dennis came back to New York and worked as a Registered Nurse at New York Presbyterian – Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York City in the Burn ICU. While there, he treated both children as young as a few weeks to adults as old as 100.

During that time, Dennis has cared for hundreds of patients. He was a team leader during various emergencies and dealt with many legal and ethical issues. There were situations ranging from abuse, to arson, murder, accidents, disasters, to name a few.

Shelly Weizman

Vice President

Shelly Weizman is a third year day student and currently serves as Vice President of the Health Law Forum. Her interest in Health Law lies in its intersection with Public Interest Law.

Before attending law school, Shelly worked with adolescents with mental disabilities and substance abuse issues at treatment facilities for four years. From this experience, she formed her goal of influencing public policy regarding the quality and accessibility of treatment and rehabilitation.

During her time at Seton Hall Law, Shelly worked as a legal intern at Mental Hygiene Legal Service, a New York State agency that represents institutionalized psychiatric patients. She worked as a public policy intern at Community Health Law Project in Trenton. There, she advocates to the State legislature and administrative agencies for changes in policies that improve the quality of life for people with disabilities in New Jersey. Shelly also worked as a Research Assistant at the Center for Policy and Advocacy of the Mental Health Association of New York City.

Marc Adler

Treasurer

Marc Adler is a third year day student. Marc became interested in Health Law through his father, Dr. Bernard Adler, who has been a pediatrician in Monmouth County , NJ for nearly 30 years. Also, Marc’s middle brother, Evan, is studying podiatry in the New York School of Podiatric Medicine, and his oldest brother, David, is a Government Relations Representative in Washington, DC for the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology.

During his time at Seton Hall Law, Marc served as a judicial intern for the Honorable Judge Quinn in Freehold, New Jersey, who handles all of the medical malpractice cases in Monmouth County. There, Marc reviewed motions, performed extensive legal research, and synthesized his findings in concise memoranda for final disposition by the court.

Prior to law school, Marc interned at Orlovsky, Grasso, Bolger, Mensching, Halpin & Daley, P.A., in Toms River, NJ. There, he researched memoranda of law on various issues related to medical malpractice lawsuits in addition to attending oral depositions.

Marc is honored to be serving as Treasurer of the Health Law Forum. He looks forward to continuing his efforts in the forum as well as his education in Seton Hall’s Health Law and Policy Program.

Julie Gendel

Secretary

Julie Gendel is a second year day student at Seton Hall Law. She is interested in many aspects of health law, particularly public policy and access to health care.

Julie received her B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin in Sociology. After completing her undergraduate degree Julie worked for United Airlines in Chicago and at Newark Airport and then at The Provident Bank.

Last summer Julie interned at the New Jersey Attorney General's Office in the Division of Law, Professional Boards Counseling. There she researched various areas of administrative law, attended professional board meetings, and helped draft Orders for the Board of Dentistry. Julie is excited to serve as Secretary for Health Law Forum.

Sarah Geers

SBA Representative

Sarah is a first year day student. Her interest lies in the intersection of health law, intellectual property, and public policy.

Before attending law school, Sarah worked in the research and development of drug molecules at a large pharmaceutical company for four years. Working as a formulation scientist, Sarah learned a lot about the drug development process, the ups and downs of experimental medicines, and the intellectual property issues confronting the industry. She is proud of the life-changing drugs that she has helped bring to advanced clinical trials and to the market.

Sarah is excited about the opportunity that both the medical and legal professions provide to help those in need. She looks forward to the learning experiences that will be provided by her studies and by interactions with other students of other backgrounds.

Brad Davidsen

Co-Chair, Health Law Advocates

Brad Davidsen is a current 2L at Seton Hall Law pursuing a concentration in Health Law & Policy. As co-chair of the Health Law Advocates, he looks forward to an exciting year culminating in the first Health Law Newsletter.

Brad graduated in 2002 from Michigan State University with a B.A. in English and minors in Biology and Secondary Education. After graduation, Brad worked in Denver and South Korea before returning home to apply to law school. At Seton Hall, Brad has worked for Cindy Wilson, Director of Student Services; Cara Foerst, Dean of Students; and Dean Kathleen Boozang, Associate Dean of the law school, on many projects for the school.

Brad is most interested in the intersection of public interest and health law from a policy perspective. As current Vice President of External Communications for the Public Interest Network, Brad actively searches for health law issues involving the public, such as elder care/Medicare, SCHIP, and Universal Health Care plans.

Christina Hage

Co-Chair, Health Law Advocates

Christina Hage is a second year day student and currently serves as Co-chair to the Health Law Advocates. Christina's interest in health law began when she interned at the Healthcare Institute of New Jersey. It was there that she researched many issues pertaining to the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. It was there that Christina worked under former U.S. Congressman Bob Franks (R-NJ) for over a year on various issues pertaining to the pharmaceutical and medical device industries.

After the internship, Christina began Seton Hall Law School on her quest to practice health law. In the summer leading up to her second year, Christina interned at the Office of the Attorney General in the Professional Boards Prosecution Unit. There, she researched various issues pertaining to the licensing of professionals, mainly in the health field.

Tanya Basu

Public Advocate

Tanya Basu is a second year day student. Her interests are in health law and patent law.

Tanya graduated with a Pharm.D. from the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey in May 2004. After graduation, Tanya worked at several pharmaceutical companies, including Pfizer, Inc.; McNeil Consumer & Specialty; and Ortho-McNeil Janssen. She has also worked as a part-time CVS pharmacist. Her interest in Health Law arises from working on issues concerning the regulation and licensing of pre- and post-marketed drugs.

While in law school, Tanya was a judicial intern for the Honorable Judge Ann R. Bartlett in Somerville, NJ, who handles all of the family law cases in Somerset County. Tanya looks forward to serving on the Health Law Forum Board this year.