Darcie A. Falsioni, former senior deputy counsel of Independent Health Association Inc. (“IHA”), a health insurance carrier headquartered in Buffalo, New York, has joined Nixon Peabody.
Ms. Falsioni will be based in the law firm's Rochester office as counsel on the employee benefits team. Ms. Falsioni's role on IHA's legal team focused on advising internal clients and affiliates in employee benefits, human resource management, health law, and self-funded services.
“The Affordable Care Act has drastically altered the delivery of health benefits in this country. Darcie's front-line experience and record for success adds greatly to the counsel we are able to provide to clients as they navigate the complexities of this changing landscape,” said Eric Paley, employee benefits partner and co-leader of Nixon Peabody's labor and employment practice group.
In addition to her role with IHA, Ms. Falsioni also spent the past approximately two years serving as the director of legal and compliance at Nova Healthcare Administrators, Inc., an IHA subsidiary.
Carolyn G. Nussbaum, the managing partner of Nixon Peabody's Rochester office, noted, “Darcie's years of in-house and private practice experience are a valuable asset. She understands clients' viewpoints and how to work collaboratively with colleagues to help them achieve their benefits goals. We're excited to welcome her to the firm.”
Prior to joining IHA, Ms. Falsioni spent 12 years in private practice specializing in employee benefits.
She earned her J.D. from State University of New York at Buffalo Law School and her B.A. from Canisius College.
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Victoria Spears
Victoria Prussen Spears is senior vice president of Meyerowitz Communications Inc., a law firm marketing communications consulting company. A graduate of Sarah Lawrence College and Brooklyn Law School, Ms. Spears was an attorney at a leading New York City law firm before joining Meyerowitz Communications. She may be contacted at [email protected].