Schottenstein Zox & Dunn

Education

• B.A., Miami University, 1988, magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa
• J.D., The Ohio State University College of Law, 1991

Bar and Court Admissions

• Ohio
• U.S. District Court - S.D. Ohio
• U.S. District Court - N.D. Ohio

Professional Associations

• American Bar Association
• Ohio State Bar Association
• Columbus Bar Association
• American Health Lawyers Association
• Society of Ohio Healthcare Attorneys
• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Honors and Awards

• BV® Distinguished™ 4.4 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
• Ohio Super Lawyers, 2010; Rising Star, 2005, 2006
• Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel Edition®, 2010

Publications

• Medicare Recovery Audit Contractors: Overview and Response, June 2009
• Public or Private - Sarbanes-Oxley Means Business, Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Environmental Safety Directory, 2006
• Federal Sentencing Guidelines No Longer Mandatory, Hospitals and Health Systems Rx, Vol. 7., Issue 3, Summer 2005
• Developing Effective Corporate Compliance Programs Under The Federal Sentencing Guidelines, MidWest In-House, January 2005
• Department of Justice Issues Opinion on the Limits of HIPAA's Criminal Enforcement Provision, The Health Law Strategist, Volume 10, Issue 3, Fall 2005
• Federal Sentencing Standards No Longer Mandatory: What Does This Mean for Health Care Entities?, The Health Law Strategist, Volume 10, Issue 2, Spring 2005
• Economic Conflicts of Interest and Physician Credentialing: A National Perspective, The Health Law Strategist, Volume 8, Issue 1, Winter 2003
• Economic Conflicts of Interest and Credentialing Decisions: Legal Standards for Medical Staff Membership in Ohio, Fall 2002
• Are You Disposing of Hazardous Waste Properly?, The Health Law Strategist, Volume 7, Issue 1, Winter 2002
• Increased Focus on Patient Safety Concerns, The Health Law Strategist, Volume 6, Issue 3, Summer 2001
• 18 "Rising Stars" Announced at Schottenstein Zox & Dunn, June 22, 2006
• Talwar v. Catholic Healthcare Partners, et al.

Speaking Engagements

• How to Respond to a Government Audit or Investigation - August 20, 2009
• Antitrust Issues in the Insurance Industry - May 1, 2009
• Provider Beware: Protecting Your Company From Government Audits and Investigations -
• Environmental Criminal Enforcement - April 2007
• New Directions in American Health Law & Policy - October 18, 2006
• Ethics and Corporate Compliance in the Wake of Sarbanes Oxley - April 20, 2006
• Legal Challenges Shaping the Future Balance of Health Care - May 19, 2004
• Medicaid Fraud - May 14, 2002
• Responding to Criminal Health Care Investigations - January 15, 2002

Prior Professional Experience

• Ohio Attorney General, Health Care Fraud Section - Assistant Chief
• Ohio Attorney General, Environmental Enforcement Section - Prosecutor
• Lake County, Ohio - Assistant County Prosecutor
• Southern District of Ohio Health Care Fraud Task Force - Special Assistant U.S. Attorney

Practice Areas

Industries

Bob Cochran focuses his practice on white collar criminal defense, corporate internal investigations and health care litigation. He has substantial experience representing clients in white collar criminal matters, including environmental crimes; health care fraud and patient abuse; public corruption; drug offenses; and money laundering. Bob is actively involved in all stages of these matters, from preliminary investigation through grand jury proceedings and to trial. As a former prosecutor, Bob has substantial criminal trial experience, having tried many cases to verdict. In addition, Bob represents clients in complex civil litigation, as well as administrative and civil matters with criminal overtones.