Crowell & Moring Expands Health Care Practice with California Regulatory Expert
Event summary
- Steven Chiu, a 16-year health care regulatory attorney, joins Crowell & Moring as a partner in Los Angeles on June 10, 2026.
- Chiu will expand the firm's managed care regulatory practice in California and nationwide.
- He previously built a broad regulatory practice at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, advising on compliance, enforcement, and litigation matters.
- Chiu's expertise includes counseling health plans on the Knox-Keene Act and advising on payer and provider mergers and acquisitions.
The big picture
Crowell & Moring's hire of Steven Chiu underscores the growing importance of specialized regulatory expertise in the health care sector. The move comes as California's managed care landscape becomes more complex, with increasing scrutiny on compliance and enforcement. This strategic addition positions the firm to better serve clients in one of the most dynamic and challenging regulatory environments in the country.
What we're watching
- Regulatory Complexity
- How Chiu's expertise will help clients navigate California's increasingly complex managed care regulatory landscape.
- Market Competition
- Whether Crowell & Moring can sustain its momentum in California's competitive legal market.
- Practice Growth
- The pace at which Crowell & Moring expands its managed care regulatory capabilities nationwide.