Danica Sun
Healthcare Counsel | Clinical Operations, Regulatory Strategy & Risk Mitigation | Cleveland Clinic
- Role
- Counsel, Clinical Operations Practice Group, Law Department, Legal Division at Cleveland Clinic
- Location
- West Palm Beach, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Danica Sun
I am Counsel in the Cleveland Clinic Law Department, where I have served since 2020, advising on complex healthcare regulatory, operational, and risk‑management matters. I am a member of the Clinical Operations Practice Group, with additional responsibilities supporting employment and litigation initiatives. My practice includes oversight of investigations, subpoenas, and third‑party legal requests, as well as matters involving state medical, nursing, and pharmacy boards. I regularly counsel clinical and operational leadership on licensure, accreditation, medical staff affairs, and issues impacting day‑to‑day hospital operations. I also advise on enterprise‑wide risk mitigation strategies related to EMTALA, informed consent, scope of practice, advance directives, and mental health law. My work is grounded in delivering clear, practical legal guidance that supports patient safety, regulatory compliance, and organizational resilience in a highly regulated healthcare environment. Specialties: Healthcare regulatory compliance, clinical operations, licensing and accreditation, medical staff affairs, investigations and subpoenas, EMTALA, mental health law, enterprise risk mitigation.
Experience
Counsel, Clinical Operations Practice Group, Law Department, Legal Division
Apr 2025 — Present · US
Provides legal guidance on clinical policies, procedures, and operations across the health system-Advises on licensure, accreditation, medical staff issues, and general hospital operations-Supports enterprise-wide risk mitigation including EMTALA, informed consent, scope of practice, advance directives, and mental health law-Member of the Patient Abuse Review team-Offers guidance on ethical issues and controlled substance regulations-Oversees investigations and subpoenas from State licensing boards, including those from medical, nursing, and pharmacy boards-Provides support on corrective actions and workplace violence-Oversees subpoenas and third-party legal requests-Provides legal counsel to the Ombudsman\'s Office, Patient Safety and Quality, Clinical Risk Management, and Protective Services.
Education
Florida State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), International Affairs
2008 — 2011
Ave Maria School of Law
Juris Doctor
2012 — 2015
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