Kerlann L. Flowers, Legal Director and Senior Attorney of the Hofstra | Northwell Medical Legal Partnership manages the operation of the MLP. Kerlann has over 15 years of legal experience as a New York State licensed attorney. Kerlann gained public relations experience while working for a premiere New York City public relations company. While working at various law firms, she gained extensive litigation experience. For nearly a decade, she also launched and managed her own law firm while serving as an Administrative Law Judge for New York City and Of-Counsel to various law firms. Prior to being the Director, Kerlann served as the Medical-legal partnership’s Housing/Public Benefits Attorney where she gained on-the-ground experience working with patients and medical staff. Kerlann also holds the position of senior fellow for the Gitenstein Institute for Health Law and Policy at Hofstra Law School, assisting in the development and implementation of initiatives aimed at reducing health disparities and expanding care access across New York State and the nation.