Erica Kraus

Erica Kraus (Col ’06) is one of 24 attorneys promoted to partner at law firm Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP. Resident in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office, Kraus is a member of the firm’s corporate practice group and healthcare team. Erica represents healthcare entities in regulatory compliance matters, and her practice focuses on navigating regulatory demands and resolving compliance challenges to allow clients to achieve their business and operational goals. She provides clients with counseling on operations, new ventures and strategic transactions; support in developing compliance programs and protocols and managing internal investigations; assistance in responding to government investigations; and representation in False Claims Act litigation. She also has extensive experience with value-based care arrangements, as well as with the unique regulatory requirements and flexibilities applicable to value-based care. Kraus leverages her background in health policy to help clients maximize opportunities in the changing healthcare landscape. In addition to receiving her B.A. from UVA, she received her J.D. from Harvard Law School and her A.M. in Health Policy from Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.