Olena Bedenko represents businesses and professionals in complex litigation matters. Drawing on a unique background in both medicine and law, she brings a practical understanding of healthcare, regulatory, and professional issues that often arise in business disputes. Her experience helps clients evaluate risk, navigate complex factual records, and develop strategic solutions to litigation challenges. Known for her analytical approach, she is particularly interested in complex cases that require mastering technical subject matter, evaluating competing interests, and developing practical solutions to difficult legal challenges.
- Advised healthcare providers and medical organizations on licensing, accreditation, regulatory compliance, patient rights, risk management, and healthcare operations, including serving as primary legal counsel to one of Ukraine’s largest surgical and healthcare networks.
- Defended healthcare providers and medical organizations in matters involving medical malpractice allegations, professional liability claims, patient disputes, and reputation-related issues.
- Represented healthcare entities before healthcare regulatory authorities and the Office of the Ombudsman in matters involving compliance, investigations, regulatory enforcement, and patient rights.
- Assisted businesses, healthcare entities, and professionals in the defense of medical malpractice, personal injury, healthcare-related, and premises liability claims in the United States.
Admissions
- Washington
Memberships
- King County Bar Association
- Washington State Bar Association, Health Law Section, Litigation Section
- M. Margaret McKeown M3 Federal Bar Association, Western District of Washington
- Ukrainian Bar Association
Community Involvement
- Ukrainian Cultural Center, Toloka, Washington
- Ukrainian School, Vyriy, Washington
Education
- LL.M., Health Law, University of Washington School of Law, 2022
- Academic Excellence Award
- J.D., International Solomon University School of Law, 2008
- Diploma with Honors
- First Ranked Graduate in Class
Languages
- Russian
- Ukrainian