Irene Koch

Irene Koch is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in the healthcare industry. Currently serving as the Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at the Hospital for Special Surgery since April 2015, Irene has held significant roles such as Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Healthix and Executive Director of Brooklyn Health Information Exchange (BHIX). Previous positions include Deputy Counsel at Maimonides Medical Center and Associate Counsel at the NYS Department of Health. Irene began their legal career as an Associate Attorney at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP. Irene holds a Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Society from Cornell University.