Biography

Ms. McTarnaghan joined the firm in March 2023 as a litigation attorney in the Chicago office. She represents healthcare providers in state and federal court proceedings, arbitrations, and mediations against insurance companies, heath plans, and government health insurance programs. From 2021-2023, Ms. McTarnaghan practiced in the areas of medical malpractice litigation, hospital liability defense, and long-term care litigation, representing hospitals, universities, physicians, and nurses in a wide variety of medical actions.

While attending Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Ms. McTarnaghan was a Senior Editor of the Annals of Health Law and Life Sciences and was a member of Loyola’s Health Law Moot Court program. At Lake Forest College, Ms. McTarnaghan conducted research on cellular biology and anatomy and graduated with a degree in neuroscience. Beyond the legal field, Ms. McTarnaghan enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.

Education

Bar Admissions

• Illinois, 2021

Professional Memberships

• American Association of Healthcare Administration Management
• Illinois Association of Healthcare Attorneys
• Healthcare Financial Management Association

Publications

• Federal Regulation of Telemedicine: Weighing Benefits to Patients with Chronic Illnesses Against Constitutional Questions, 29 Annals Health L. Advance Directive 111, 111 (2020)