Atty. Kerrin B. Slattery

Atty. Kerrin B. Slattery

Kerrin Slattery is a partner in the law firm of McDermott Will & Emery LLP and is based in the Firm’s Chicago office. Kerrin is the partner-in-charge of the Health Industry Advisory practice in Chicago.

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About Kerrin B. Slattery at a glance

Kerrin B. Slattery is a health care attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at McDermott Will & Schulte. Admitted to practice in Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association. Educated at Loyola University Chicago (MBA, 1996) and Loyola University Chicago (J.D., 1996). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Chicago) (2019). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Kerrin Slattery is a partner in the law firm of McDermott Will & Emery LLP and is based in the Firm’s Chicago office
  • Kerrin is the partner-in-charge of the Health Industry Advisory practice in Chicago
  • Kerrin maintains a general health industry practice, focusing on the representation of hospitals and health systems and other health industry providers and investors
  • She has significant experience in all aspects of health law transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, affiliations, joint ventures and system restructurings for hospitals, nursing homes and other health care providers
  • Kerrin also advises hospital and health system clients on accountable care strategies and hospital/physician integration initiatives
  • In addition, Kerrin regularly advises clients on regulatory compliance with licensure, accreditation and other state and federal regulatory matters, including EMTALA
  • She works with numerous Catholic healthcare organizations and non-Catholic organizations in the unique structuring aspects of such transactions
  • Kerrin is listed in Best Lawyers in America and is ranked as a leading lawyer in health care law in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business (2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011)
  • Kerrin is a member of the American Health Lawyers Association and is admitted to practice in Illinois
  • She has served as an adjunct professor of law at Loyola University Chicago School of Law
  • Kerrin graduated from the University of San Diego with a B.S.B.A. degree
  • She earned her J.D. and M.B.A. from the Loyola University of Chicago

Practice Areas Explained

Kerrin B. Slattery's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kerrin B. Slattery handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Kerrin B. Slattery's law office located?
Kerrin B. Slattery's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is McDermott Will & Schulte. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kerrin B. Slattery handle?
Kerrin B. Slattery focuses on health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
Where did Kerrin B. Slattery go to law school?
Kerrin B. Slattery earned their education at (MBA, 1996); (J.D., 1996); (—, 1991).
How can I contact Kerrin B. Slattery for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Kerrin B. Slattery received?
Kerrin B. Slattery's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Chicago); Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Chicago).

Practice Areas

Education

MBA
Loyola University Chicago
- 1996
J.D.
Loyola University Chicago
- 1996
University of San Diego
- 1991

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Chicago)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Chicago)
- 2017

Bar Admissions

Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association

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