Melissa Cunningham

Melissa Cunningham has a diverse work experience spanning various roles in legal and healthcare sectors. Melissa is currently working at Physicians Insurance A Mutual Company, where they hold the position of General Counsel and Sr. Vice President. Before that, Melissa worked as Deputy General Counsel and Vice President at the same company.

Prior to their current role, Melissa served as Deputy General Counsel and Associate Vice President at Physicians Insurance A Mutual Company. Melissa also worked as a Corporate Attorney at the company.

Melissa's experience also includes serving as a Board Member at the Washington Health Benefit Exchange, where they were appointed by Governor Inslee. Melissa held this position for a considerable period of time, contributing to the governance and operation of the Washington Healthplanfinder.

Before their role at the Washington Health Benefit Exchange, Melissa worked as a Health Law Attorney at Carney Badley Spellman, P.S. Melissa also served as a Contract Attorney at the same company.

Furthermore, Melissa gained valuable experience as a Policy Intern at the Washington Health Care Authority, where they focused on policy-related work.

In addition, Melissa served as a Legal Intern in the Office of General Counsel at the US Department of Health and Human Services. Here, they provided research and writing assistance, focusing on issues such as medical privacy law, HIPAA, nursing home enforcement, EEO, and Medicare supplier enrollment.

Melissa's early work experience includes roles such as an Intern at the Moderate Means Program, where they screened and referred clients for the Washington State Bar Association's reduced-fee lawyer referral program. Melissa also interned at the Seattle City Attorney's Office Employment Section, where they conducted legal research and writing projects on employment issues.

Melissa also had an externship at the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office and worked as a Healthcare Recruiter at Maxim Healthcare Services, where they sourced and recruited nursing staff for healthcare facilities.

Prior to their legal career, Melissa worked as a Legal Assistant at Goddard, Wetherall and Wonder, PSC.

Overall, Melissa Cunningham has extensive experience in corporate law, healthcare, policy, and legal research, making their a valuable asset in various professional settings.

Melissa Cunningham received their J.D. degree in Health Law Track from the University of Washington School of Law, where they attended from 2010 to 2013. Prior to that, they obtained a BA in Government and History from Claremont McKenna College, where they studied from 2003 to 2007.