Introduction
Meghan Hopkins is an associate in Nixon Peabody’s Healthcare group. Meghan represents healthcare and general corporate clients in various transactional, regulatory, and operational matters.
My focus
Healthcare
I represent a broad range of healthcare providers, private equity firms and venture capitalists in a variety of transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, joint ventures and joint operating agreements. I also advise clients in the healthcare arena with respect to regulatory compliance, employment, and contracting.
Corporate
I assist clients with respect to a variety of corporate and business law matters, including in connection with mergers and acquisitions and associated corporate governance issues. I also regularly assist clients with corporate formation, commercial agreements and other ongoing general corporate matters.
In the news
- The Deal
Welsh Carson funds Constitution Surgery Alliance
June 18, 2025This article mentions NP for representing Constitution Surgery Alliance in its strategic investment from Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe LP. The NP team is led by Managing Partner and CEO Steve Zubiago, and Healthcare partners Michael Schnipper of Long Island and Jéna Grady of New York City. The team also included Boston partner and Labor & Employment practice group leader Jeff Gilbreth, Corporate partners Isaac Figueras of Rochester, Shahzad Malik of Los Angeles and Damian Myers of Washington, DC, and Chicago Global Finance partner Joshua Scarborough; Healthcare counsel Scott Simpson of Rochester and Ashley Mistretta of Long Island; and Healthcare associates Meredith LaMaster and Grace Connelly of Chicago, Meghan Hopkins of Providence and Marissa Espinoza Icochea of Long Island; and Washington, DC Corporate associates Brian Kenney and Annie Zhang.
- Providence Business News
Providence Business News announces 2025 ‘40 Under Forty’ honorees
June 2, 2025This article mentions Providence Healthcare associate Meghan Hopkins for being named to the publication’s annual “40 Under Forty” list, recognizing a group of regional professionals for their career success and involvement in their communities.
- Providence Business News
Rhode Island’s new data privacy law will force some businesses to change policies
Oct 11, 2024This article covering Rhode Island’s new data privacy law includes commentary from Providence Healthcare associate Meghan Hopkins. Meghan discusses challenges businesses could face in complying, noting that the state’s new legislation does not include a cure period that would allow organizations to fix any violations of the law before it is enforced—a key difference from data transparency laws in other states.
- Providence Business News
New guidance for med spas and IV therapies seen as restrictive, but good for quality
Sep 27, 2024This article covers Rhode Island’s recently released guidance for medical spas and IV therapy businesses. Providence Healthcare associate Meghan Hopkins is quoted in the coverage, discussing details of the guidance and how Rhode Island’s approach is more restrictive than in neighboring states. Meghan mentions challenges the guidance can create for businesses by limiting who can own medical spas and IV therapy businesses, additional red tape that owners must address, and related effects from the ongoing health provider shortage in the state.
Admitted to practice
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island
Education
Roger Williams University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude
University of Connecticut, B.A., cum laude
Professional activities
- McAuley Ministries, Board of Trustees, Chair, HR and Governance Committee
- Providence Community Health Centers, Board of Directors, Secretary
Recognition
- Selected, Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly 2025 Excellence in the Law “Up & Coming Lawyers”
- Recognized, The Best Lawyers in America© 2025 “Ones to Watch” for Health Care Law in Providence, RI; listed since 2021
Insights And Happenings
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- Office:+1 516.832.7627
- lmaleson@nixonpeabody.com
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- Office:+1 213.629.6175
- jgordon@nixonpeabody.com
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