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Megan Rooney was named to Crain’s Chicago Business’ 2026 list of “Notable Women in Law.” This list recognizes leading female attorneys in Chicago who reflect the breadth...
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Megan Rooney was named to Crain's Chicago
Business' 2026 list of "Notable Women in Law."
This list recognizes leading female attorneys in Chicago who
reflect the breadth of influence shaping business, government and
civic life.
Selected for their leadership, professional achievement and
community engagement, this year's honorees represent "a
cross-section of practice areas and career paths," according
to the publication.
Rooney is a transactional healthcare attorney representing
hospitals, health systems and healthcare companies on M&A and
regulatory compliance. Crain's noted that her work
involves more than $1 billion in health care transactions,
including Beacon Health System's acquisition of Ascension's
Southwest Michigan network, Methodist Medical Center of
Illinois' integration with Carle Health and Prospect Health
System's $708 million sale to Astrana.
Businesses turn to Sheppard to deliver sophisticated counsel to help clients move ahead. With more than 1,200 lawyers located in 16 offices worldwide, our client-centered approach is grounded in nearly a century of building enduring relationships on trust and collaboration. Our broad and diversified practices serve global clients—from startups to Fortune 500 companies—at every stage of the business cycle, including high-stakes litigation, complex transactions, sophisticated financings and regulatory issues. With leading edge technologies and innovation behind our team, we pride ourselves on being a strategic partner to our clients.