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ROBERT A. CHIUSANO

Carlsbad,,CA

Summary

Unique professional candidate holding both an active California State Bar license and California Peace Officer certification. With current experience bringing strong expertise in healthcare law, corporate law, criminal law, and corporate governance, with a proven ability to navigate complex regulatory and organizational challenges.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff Attorney (Part-Time)

Anesthesia Service Medical Group, Inc.
06.2023 - Current
  • Provide comprehensive legal counsel to a group of 270+ board-certified anesthesiologists in San Diego, ensuring operational and regulatory compliance.
  • Review, draft, and negotiate contracts for employees, shareholders, vendors, and outside counsel, safeguarding organizational interests in all agreements.
  • Develop and implement HIPAA and other regulatory policies and procedures, personally training staff and monitoring compliance across the organization.
  • Lead internal corporate investigations into various internal matters, delivering detailed reports, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations to the Board of Directors.
  • Conduct legal research, draft key documents, and deliver clear, actionable recommendations to executive leadership.
  • Manage litigation referrals, including gathering and reviewing documentary evidence, preparing witnesses, and coordinating with outside counsel to ensure timely responses.
  • Support oversight of the Malpractice Trust, including claim review, accounting of debits/credits, and preparing reports for the Board of Directors.



Investigator

California Department of Consumer Affairs - Division of Investigation
01.2018 - Current


  • Developed, coordinated, and led complex criminal and administrative investigations for the Medical Board of California and various state boards/bureaus related to healthcare.
  • Investigated cases involving sexual assault, drug diversion, excessive prescribing, Medicare/Medi-Cal fraud, Title IX violations, negligence, abuse, impairment, and The California Business and Professions Code.
  • Conducted field interviews with witnesses, victims, defendants, complainants, subject matter experts, and other key parties.
  • Directed evidence collection, including certified medical and financial records, insurance documents, property, and biological specimens for drug screening.
  • Authored complex investigative reports for both criminal and administrative investigations.
  • Collaborated extensively with other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, insurance providers, state medical experts, District Attorneys, the California Department of Justice, the Attorney General’s Office, and healthcare providers.
  • Executed arrest warrants, search warrants, subpoenas duce's tecum, undercover operations, and surveillance activities.

Legal Clerk

Jennifer Harris Law
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Supported civil litigation matters, including law and motion practice, motions for summary judgment, pleadings, complaints, discovery, and comprehensive legal research.
  • Handled cases across multiple practice areas, with emphasis on employment contracts, service contracts, family law, and tort claims.

Education

J.D. -

Thomas Jefferson School of Law
San Diego, CA
01.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Cornell College
Mt. Vernon, IA
01.2005

Skills

  • Complex Report Writing
  • Legal Research and Writing
  • Understanding of California State, and Federal Laws
  • Medical / Healthcare Law
  • Employment Law
  • HIPAA and Healthcare Regulations and Training
  • Corporate Governance and Policy Development
  • Criminal and Administrative Investigations

BAR ADMISSIONS

California Bar Admissions #356302 - 2024

Certification

California Peace Officer Standards and Training - Law Enforcement Officer - 2019

Timeline

Staff Attorney (Part-Time)

Anesthesia Service Medical Group, Inc.
06.2023 - Current

Investigator

California Department of Consumer Affairs - Division of Investigation
01.2018 - Current

Legal Clerk

Jennifer Harris Law
01.2014 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Cornell College

J.D. -

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

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