Nelson Hardiman is proud to announce our attorneys, Katherine Bowles, Kathryn F. Edgerton, Sara Hersh, Aviva Morady, Stacie K. Neroni, and Christine Parkins Johnson were named to Super Lawyers 2019 List of Top Women Attorneys. Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with independent research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis. Through this extensive process, Super Lawyers creates a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys.


Katherine Bowles

Kate’s experience as a Registered Nurse brings an in-depth knowledge of the medical industry to her litigation practice. Her expertise includes a first-hand understanding of the challenges faced by medical practitioners. This is the second consecutive year that Kate has been listed to Super Lawyers’ List of Top Women Attorneys.

Kathryn F. Edgerton

Kathryn is a Partner and key member of Nelson Hardiman’s Regulatory Compliance and Transactional practice groups. She has built a significant practice advising hospitals, addiction treatment centers, behavioral health providers, and health-related organizations drawing from her vast knowledge of complex transactional and regulatory issues. 2019 is the 5th consecutive year Kathryn has been listed on Super Lawyers’ List of Top Women Attorneys.

Sara Hersh

An authority on medical staff credentialing, disciplinary and non-disciplinary peer review processes, medical staff bylaws and mandatory reporting requirements. Sara has successfully represented individual healthcare practitioners across a broad spectrum of the healthcare industry throughout her career. Sara was also recognized by Super Lawyers this year as one of Southern California’s Top Attorneys.

Aviva Morady

Aviva is a valued member of the firm’s Regulatory Compliance practice group. Having built years of experience as a healthcare litigator she utilizes this experience to bring a well-round perspective to her work advising on regulatory compliance and strategy. This is the second consecutive year Aviva has been listed to Super Lawyers’ List of Top Women Attorneys.

Stacie K. Neroni

Stacie serves as Nelson Hardiman’s Co-Managing Partner and is recognized as one of Los Angeles’ leading healthcare attorneys. She concentrates her practice on complex regulatory and business issues impacting healthcare providers. Earlier this year, Stacie was listed to Super Lawyers’ List of Top Southern California Attorneys and recognized by the Daily Journal as one of 2019’s Top Women Lawyers.

Christine Parkins Johnson

Christine is a vital member of Nelson Hardiman’s Regulatory Compliance and Transactional practices. Christine combines her comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulations and regulatory agencies with an excellent transactional background. This is Christine’s second consecutive year being listed as one of Super Lawyers’ Top Women Attorneys.