Bill Cadigan

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EDUCATION

ABOUT BILL CADIGAN

BILL CADIGAN is principal in the Law Office of William J. Cadigan, P.C. located in Chicago, Illinois. Before starting his own firm, Mr. Cadigan was a member of the Health Industry Group of the law firm of Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld L.L.P.In his practice, Mr. Cadigan represents hospitals, health systems, academic medical centers, physician practices, and health care trade associations and other tax exempt organizations in corporate, transactional and regulatory matters. In addition, Mr. Cadigan also provides counsel to small, middle-market, early stage and start-up companies in a variety of industries. Mr. Cadigan formerly served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Chicago Technology Park, an incubator and multi-tenant facility for emerging companies in the field of biotechnology, genomics and pharmaceutical production. From to 2005, Mr. Cadigan served as a Commissioner of the Illinois Medical District. Before entering law school, Mr. Cadigan worked on Capitol Hill as an aide for Congressman John E. Porter (10th-IL). Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Cadigan served as in-house counsel for Metra, the commuter rail agency for northeastern Illinois and an Assistant State\'s Attorney. He is admitted to practice before the Illinois Supreme Court, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.Mr. Cadigan is a member of the American Health Lawyers Association, the Illinois Association of Healthcare Attorneys, the American Society of Association Executives, the Chicago Bar Association, and the Lawyers Club of Chicago. He is a a contributing author/editor to The Law of Medical Practice in Illinois, 3rd Edition (West Group), and Representing Physicians Handbook, 2nd Edition (American Health Lawyers Association). Specialties: Health Care LawCorporate LawTrade Associations/Not for Profit Organizations