Mary Tesh Glarum practices general business litigation. Her focus is on employment and health care law, and she is the chairperson of the firm’s employment law practice. Mary has extensive experience in labor and employment matters. Her practice includes individual discrimination and wrongful termination claims, both in court and in administrative proceedings.
Mary has conducted successful trials in the California federal and state courts, and she has argued appellate matters for her clients before the California Courts of Appeal. Mary also regularly advises businesses and nonprofit organizations on traditional “nuts and bolts” human resources issues, including contracts, severance agreements, employee discipline and terminations. She routinely drafts and audits company policies and handbooks. She also leads internal investigations and conducts preventive training sessions on harassment and other employment topics.
In the health care arena, Mary represents a broad range of health care clients, including medical groups, hospitals, independent practice associations, health care systems and physicians. She has a deep understanding of the managed health care system in California and the legal challenges faced by both providers and payors. She has handled numerous reimbursement disputes for health care clients and has secured favorable rulings in court and arbitration.
Mary’s pragmatic approach to these disputes has also resulted in highly favorable settlements in the early stages of litigation.
Mary has recently been recognized by the Los Angeles Times as an Inspirational Women Forum & Awards nominee. The nomination “celebrates women redefining leadership across many industries.” She has also been recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal as a Woman of Influence.
Mary earned a B.A. from Vassar College and is a graduate of the UCLA School of Law. Prior to joining Doll Amir & Eley, LLP, she practiced law at Latham & Watkins, LLP and at Blanc Williams Johnston & Kronstadt (later acquired by Arnold & Porter LLP). Mary is a member of the California Society for Healthcare Attorneys and of the State Bar of California, Employment Law Section.
Representative Matters
- Won Defense Judgment for Hospice Client in Qui Tam Action
Obtained summary judgment in favor of hospice client sued in qui tam action seeking over $1 billion in damages and penalties. - Secured over $5 million in Damages in Breach of Contract Case
Represented a medical group in arbitration against a former management services organization in breach of contract case. Arbitrator issued full damages award sought, plus interest at 15% under the Knox-Keene Act. - Obtained Defense Verdict in Breach of Contract Case between Medical Group and Provider
Represented medical group in breach of contract case involving a failed acquisition and right of first refusal. Arbitrator issued a full defense verdict, as well as an award of attorney’s fees in client’s favor. - Successfully Defended Medical Group Against Wrongful Termination Claim
Defended a medical group sued for wrongful termination in arbitration. After multi-day hearing, Arbitrator issued an award in favor of defendant. - Obtained Early Dismissal of Case Alleging Wrongful Death and Elder Abuse
Secured dismissal at the pleading stage of an IPA client by successfully raising Medicare preemption defense. - Won Summary Judgment on Behalf of Health Plan Client in Case Alleging Failure to Pay Full Billed Charges
Plaintiff – a substance abuse rehabilitation facility – sought payment of its full billed charges for treatments rendered to members of an out-of-state health plan. District court granted summary judgment, finding that client had made payment in accordance with the members’ health plans and no further amounts were owed.
Practice Areas
- Employment litigation
- Health care litigation
Education
- University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law, J.D.
- Vassar College, B.A., Psychology, Phi Beta Kappa
Experience
- California Society for Healthcare Attorneys
- State Bar of California, Employment Law Section
- Latham & Watkins, LLP, Los Angeles
- Blanc Williams Johnston & Kronstadt (later acquired by Arnold & Porter LLP)
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