Amy M. Magnano focuses her practice on healthcare litigation and regulatory matters, representing healthcare providers and facilities in complex healthcare, licensing, and disciplinary litigation. She also represents healthcare entities in regulatory investigations and advises on related healthcare compliance issues. Amy counsels legal professionals, healthcare systems, and physician groups on compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH), with a particular focus on HIPAA privacy, security, and breach notification requirements. She also counsels healthcare professionals on compliance with 42 CFR Part 2 and state privacy regulations.
Prior to joining Morgan Lewis, Amy was a shareholder at a Seattle-based law firm focused on serving the healthcare industry. She is a former lecturer at the University of Washington School of Law and has been an adjunct professor at the Seattle University School of Law since 2015.
Recognized, Seattle, Healthcare, Privacy & Cybersecurity, Lawdragon's 500 Leading Global Cyber Lawyers (2024)
Ranked, Healthcare, Washington, Chambers USA (2023, 2024)
Ranked, Healthcare, Nationwide, Chambers USA (2022)
Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Lawyer of the Year, Litigation - Healthcare, Seattle (2024)
Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Litigation - Healthcare, Seattle (2022, 2024, 2025)
Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Health Care Law, Seattle (2019–2022, 2024, 2025)
Top 50 Women, Washington Super Lawyers (2022, 2023)
Recognized, Washington Super Lawyers (2017–2021)
Member, Washington State Society of Healthcare Attorneys
Member, Washington Defense Trial Lawyers
Member, American Bar Association