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Laura D. Fent

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Laura assists physicians in structuring their business relationships to comply with federal and state anti-kickback, self-referral, and patient privacy laws.

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Laura D. Fent contact information

Phone: 316-631-3118
Fax: 316-630-8466

Email: lfent@hinklaw.com
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practice areas

Ms. Fent is a business attorney practicing primarily in the areas of business and corporate law, franchising, healthcare business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, municipal finance, real estate, and securities law.

Since graduating in 1998 with a J.D. and M.B.A. from the University of Kansas, Laura has represented entrepreneurs from the inception through the merger or sale of their businesses. Among other things, this representation has included providing assistance to businesses in general business, capital raising, bond projects, tax increment financing (TIF), franchise, real estate, and intellectual property licensing transactions.

Laura also assists physicians in structuring their business relationships to comply with federal and state anti-kickback, self-referral, and patient privacy laws.

Presentations

Laura is a frequent speaker to both public and private groups on a variety of topics related to business formation and health care matters. Below is a selection of topics:

  • Say “Perhaps” to Cannabis. Wichita Association of Legal Administrators – June 2023.
  • No Surprises Act Overview and Update. Wichita Healthcare Academy – May 2023.
  • Tackling Physician Employment Agreements and Disciplinary Issues. University of Kansas School of Medicine – May 2022.
  • The Anatomy of Healthcare Agreements. Wichita Healthcare Academy – May 2022.
  • The CARES Act and More: Important Laws and Issues Affecting Businesses During the Pandemic. University of Kansas School of Medicine –  March 2021.
  • The CARES Act and More: Important Laws and Issues Affecting Businesses During the Pandemic – PART 1 (Webinar Presentation) – April 2020.
  • Unlocking Liquidity Through Ownership Transition – The Legal Side of Exit Planning. Hinkle Law Firm – February 2019.
  • Business and Corporate Law, Voices Video Series. Hinkle Law Firm – May 2014.
  • HIPPA at Sunrise Series. Hinkle Law Firm, Wichita, KS – August – October 2013.

Publications

Affiliations, Activities & Honors

  • American Bar Association
  • American Health Lawyers Association
  • American Heart Association
    — Board of Directors (2015 – 2021)
  • Best Lawyers
    — 2015 – 2017 (Health Care Law) 
  • Friends of the Great Plains Nature Center
    — Board Member
    — Governance Ad Hoc Committee Chair
    — US Fish and Wildlife Service Ad Hoc Committee Member
  • Kansas Bar Association
  • Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers Rising Stars
    — 2010, 2011
  • The Rotary Club of Wichita, Inc. (2007 – 2009)
    — Rotary Celebration Committee (2009)
    — Rotary Habitat for Humanity (2009)
  • University of Kansas Medical Center Institutional Review Board (HSC #2)
    — Voting Member (Feb. 2012 – Dec. 2016)
  • Wichita Bar Association
    — Nomination Committee (2009 – 2010)
  • Wichita Business Journal
    — “40 Under 40” Class of 2010
    — “Women Who Lead” August 2022
  • Wichita Women Attorneys Association
    — Board Member (2008 – 2011)
    — Treasurer (2010 – 2011)
  • Wichita State University Shocker Business Plan Competition
    — Judge (2007, 2009 – 2011)
  • World Trade Council of Wichita, Inc.
    — Board Member (2003 – 2006)

practice areas

Education 

  • University of Kansas, J.D. and M.B.A., 1998
    – Kansas Journal of Law and Public Policy, Articles Editor and Staff Member, 1996-1998
    – Dean’s List for Graduate Students
  • University of Kansas, B.A., with distinction, Spanish and History, 1994
    – Phi Beta Kappa
    – Phi Alpha Theta
    – Sigma Delta Pi

Bar Admissions 

  • Kansas Supreme Court
  • United States District Court, District of Kansas