After graduating from Oklahoma State University, an intrinsic sense of curiosity and a keen eye for details led Sam Pondrom, JD, to work as an accountant for two Engineering News-Record top 40 construction firms. It was there that he honed his ability to analyze complex problems and craft clear, concise answers. Utilizing these skills, Pondrom works in partnership with clients addressing their complex business and healthcare regulatory issues in the most simple, straightforward way. He lectures to doctors and other providers throughout the country at medical conferences on a myriad of issues dealing with the business of medicine. Pondrom also regularly teaches and trains other attorneys in both accredited and non-accredited continuing education courses on healthcare law.

Jay E. Minton, JD, carries a three-dimensional view of the legal risks for a business. He began his legal career working for the Fifth Court of Appeals in Dallas, assisting judges in shaping the law through legal research and drafting court opinions. Minton then added perspective during his time as a litigator, seeing the real-life experiences that businesses face when engaged in a contract or business dispute. Now, he combines his experiences from inside the court system and as a litigator to help clients navigate the various business and health care risks confronting a business.