Michael C. Brody

About Michael C. Brody

I’m a legal and business advisor with deep experience helping organizations achieve their goals and manage risk in complex, highly regulated environments. I work closely with business leaders and cross-functional teams, delivering practical, business-driven counsel that moves organizations forward.My experience spans advising on intricate regulatory frameworks, structuring and negotiating high-value commercial agreements, and aligning legal strategy with broader business objectives. While much of my background is in health care, I have built versatile skills such as translating complexity into clear guidance and balancing risk with opportunities. I’m known for a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach and for advice that is both comprehensive and grounded in real-world business realities. The people I work with value my ability to see the bigger picture, anticipate challenges, and provide steady judgment in fast-moving, matrixed environments.

Experience

1. Senior Associate General Counsel

   UnitedHealth Group

   Jan 2022 — Present · Fort Washington, PA, US

   Serve as a trusted legal counsel to business leaders and cross-functional teams across multiple lines of business, translating complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance in a large, matrixed organization.Build and maintain strategic partnerships across business operations, finance, privacy, security, product, sales, marketing, and compliance functions to align legal and regulatory considerations with growth, operational, and client experience objectives.Drive client growth and retention by leading the drafting, negotiation, and management of high-value, high-impact agreements spanning customer, vendor, consultant, provider, and data-sharing relationships.Enable confident, informed decision-making by helping business teams navigate ambiguity, balancing legal risk with commercial realities, and delivering practical counsel that moves the business forward.

Education

• The George Washington University

  B.A., Political Science

• Questrom School of Business, Boston University

  Mini-MBA for In-House Counsel

• Harvard Business School Online

  Certificate in Data Privacy and Technology

• University of Baltimore School of Law

  J.D., Law

Skills

• Regulatory Law
• Legal Research
• Medical Compliance
• Hipaa
• Health Law
• Regulatory Filings
• Litigation Management
• Compliance
• Corporate Law
• Medicaid
• Healthcare Industry
• U.s. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (Hipaa)
• Insurance Law
• Medicaid Managed Care
• Healthcare
• Health Policy
• Managed Care Law
• Legal Compliance
• Legal Writing
• Hmo
• Contract Negotiation
• Licensing
• Health Insurance
• Managed Care
• Strategy
• Erisa
• Health Care Reform
• Corporate Governance
• Negotiation
• Affordable Care Act
• Insurance
• Ppo
• Medicare
• Contract Law
• Health Care Law
• Privacy Law
• Commercial Litigation
• Regulatory Strategy