Saira M. Shah is an experienced attorney with over 20 years of experience in healthcare law, corporate law, public finance, and business law. She currently serves as the Vice President of Administration and Legal at Community Health Choice, Inc. where she oversees legal affairs, contracts, compliance, human resources, and purchasing. Previously, she held legal positions at the Harris County Attorney's Office, private practice, St. Luke's Episcopal Health System, and various law firms focusing on healthcare, corporate, public finance, and business law. She has extensive experience drafting and reviewing legal documents and advising clients in healthcare, corporate, financing, and business matters.

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Saira M. Shah
5927 Almeda Road, #20701, Houston, TX 77004; Mobile: (713) 884-5582;
sairashah@aol.com and sairashahmsd@gmail.com
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Community Health Choice, Inc. Houston, TX
Vice President Administration & Legal 2014- Present
 Serves as the overall coordinator of legal affairs for the organization
 Oversees all contracts for general content and works collaboratively with staff to develop specific terms and
conditions as appropriate, including provider contracts, vendor agreements, contracts with HHSC, Medicaid &
CHIP programs
 Oversees legal compliance with HHSC, TDI and other regulatory entities
 Oversees Human Resources and handles employee recruitment, temporary personnel and other employee
related matters, including employee hotline complaints and EEOC matters.
 Oversees purchasing function
 Actively fosters and engages in efforts to ensure collaboration and teamwork and participates in leadership and
executive meetings
 Handles matters related to medical peer review committees and board meetings
Harris County Attorney’s Office Houston, TX
Assistant County Attorney 2013-2014
 Updated HIPAA privacy notice to comply with changes to health care law
 Advised County departments on health care issues such as disclosure of PHI
 Prepared memorandums on financing issues for county, including hospital district bonds
 Drafted agreements such as managed care agreements, affiliation agreements and other health care contracts
 Reviewed legislation and drafts policy to comply with new legislative requirements
 Handled employee benefit matters and service contracts with insurance companies
Shah & Associates, P.C. Houston, TX & Dubai, UAE
Partner/Attorney 2010-2012
 Researched, analyzed and advised clients on corporate, healthcare, immigration and family law matters
 Prepared immigration filings on behalf of clients
 Handled business disputes, including settlement of cases and litigation
St. Luke’s Episcopal Health System Corporation Houston, TX
Staff Attorney 2007-2010
 Drafted and reviewed legal documents, including contracts, lease agreements and corporate documents such
as operating agreements, private placement memorandums, managed care agreements, software contracts,
master agreements on behalf of the hospital for companies such as General Electric and McKesson
 Formed LLC’s, non-profit corporations and assists with formation of joint ventures and new hospital projects
 Assisted with settlement of cases and with litigation matters and risk management
 Researched, analyzed and drafted memorandums and policies on corporate and health care matters
 Ensured compliance with Stark laws, Medicare/Medicaid regulations, insurance requirements and private
contractual obligations
 Prepared notices, agendas, minutes, and corporate resolutions for board meetings for both non-profit and for
profit corporations and prepared filings for corporate documents such as amended articles of incorporation,
trademark, assumed name and SEC filings
Delgado, Acosta, Braden & Jones, P.C. Dallas, TX
Associate Attorney 2002-2007
 Researched, analyzed and prepared memorandums on legal issues, including corporate, finance and banking
matters
 Drafted corporate and financing documents for bond issuances, real estate and business entities
 Assisted with the negotiation and structure of financial transactions for private and public entities, including real
estate developers, investment groups and banks
 Assisted with litigation, including participation in court hearings and foreclosure proceedings

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Saira M. Shah
5927 Almeda Road, #201701, Houston, TX 77004; Mobile: (713) 884-5582; sairashah@aol.com
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE (continued)
Winstead Sechrest & Minick, P.C. Houston, TX
Associate Attorney 2000-2002
 Prepared financing documents for bond issuances, including certificates and official statements
 Worked as bond counsel and underwriter’s counsel and advised public entities on financing options
 Coordinated bond elections, including ensured compliance with Federal Voting Rights Act
 Researched, reviewed and drafted memorandums on public finance topics
 Prepared financial statements, including debt service schedules and IRS tax forms
Texas State Attorney General’s Office: Public Finance Division Austin, TX
Assistant Attorney General 1999-2000
 Reviewed bond transcripts
 Approved bonds and similar obligations issued by state agencies, cities, counties, school districts, universities,
community college districts, municipal utility districts, hospital districts, and nonprofit corporations
 Researched and analyzed finance law, and evaluated finance policy
 Drafted preliminary approval letters, attorney general’s opinions and memorandums
Zhang & Associates Houston, TX
Attorney/ Law Clerk 1997-1999
 Researched and drafted documents for legal issues in immigration law, business law and international law
 Handled litigation matters related to business law and family law
EDUCATION
University of Cincinnati College of Law. Cincinnati, Ohio, May 1996, Doctor of Jurisprudence.
The American University. Washington, DC, May 1991, Bachelor of Arts - Political Science.
Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society; Dean’s List; Golden Key National Honor Society
Additional Coursework: Strong science background, including coursework in Environmental Science, Chemistry,
Organic Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacology, and Physics.
ADMISSIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
 Licensed and admitted to practice law in the State of Texas
 Served as a member to the Public Affairs Committee of the State Bar of Texas
 Member of Houston Bar Association and Health Care Law Section
 Member of the American Health Lawyers Association
 Red Cross Volunteer Member
 An-Nisa Hope Center Volunteer (Speak Up Campaign Against Domestic Violence)
 Served as a member/volunteer for the American Women’s Association in Dubai, UAE
REFERENCES
References provided upon request