Frances Hansen is an associate with Gjerset & Lorenz, LLP. Prior to becoming an associate, Ms. Hansen worked as a law clerk at Gjerset & Lorenz, LLP as well as the legal department of a national hospital group. During law school, Ms. Hansen worked with the Immigration Clinic representing clients from Central America and Africa in Immigration Court. Additionally, she was the Business Director for the student organization Assault and Flattery, and served as a coordinator in the UT law mentorship program.

Representative Experience

• Formed non-profit entities in Texas and Louisiana
• Presented the structure and purpose of Medicaid Supplemental Payment Programs to a major hospital system for preparation in advance of meetings with state officials
• Drafted regulatory, statutory, and legislative updates for hospital systems regarding developments in the health law industry issues including analysis of:
  • Provider Taxes
  • Stark Law
  • Texas 1115 Waiver
• Texas Medicaid SDA rate methodology
• Prepared community benefit reports for clients throughout Texas as part of Texas Medicaid Supplemental Payment Programs

Professional Affiliations and Activities

• Member, Austin Young Lawyers Association
• Member, Young Women's Alliance

Education

• University of Texas School of Law, J.D., with honors, 2011.
  • Dean's Achievement award for Academic Excellence.
• University of Arizona, B.A., cum laude, in Political Science, 2007.