GRANITE FALLS, WA, January 29, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Judy Fricks Zybach, JD, has been recognized for her inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.Ms. Zybach has cultivated a distinguished career within the legal realm, specializing in health care law with a focus on transactions and compliance. With over three decades of professional experience, she has consistently showcased dedication to excellence and integrity in her practice.

During her tenure operating her own law practice for over three decades, Ms. Zybach honed her expertise across a wide array of legal domains, including health care, commercial contracts, technology and privacy laws. She meticulously reviewed and managed thousands of contract documents for a two-hospital health care system with over 5,000 employees, providing invaluable legal guidance to executive management that directly impacted operations and compliance.

Ms. Zybach's proficiency extends to various realms of law, including but not limited to physician contracting, Medicare compliance and fraud and abuse, risk management, technology licensing, supplier arrangements, master and managed service agreements, and clinical research.

Following her retirement, a recruiter approached Ms. Zybach for an opportunity at TwinStrand Biosciences. Joining the company as corporate counsel in 2022, she swiftly ascended to corporate counsel for legal compliance in 2023. In this capacity, she assumes responsibility for ensuring contractual adherence to legal standards across multiple jurisdictions, including Sweden, Spain, France, and the United States. Her efforts play a pivotal role in safeguarding the company's interests and upholding compliance with international regulations.

Ms. Zybach also concurrently served for over a decade at EvergreenHealth Medical Center, from 2010 to 2021, in the capacity of senior attorney and contracts manager. During her tenure, she showcased adeptness in handling intricate legal matters and displayed leadership in contract management.

Throughout her illustrious career, Ms. Zybach has remained an engaged member of several industry-related organizations, including the American Health Lawyers Association, the Washington State Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the California Bar Association, and Omicron Delta Epsilon. She also notably served as chair of the Electronic Communications Committee for the Washington State Bar Association in 2003.

Ms. Zybach's academic background forms the cornerstone of her professional achievements. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in economics from Western Washington University, earned in 1987, and a Juris Doctor from the University of Pacific - McGeorge School of Law. Additionally, she obtained certification in coursework for creating your personal brand from LinkedIn in 2022 and was admitted to practice law by the Washington State Bar Association in 2001.

Ms. Zybach has earned numerous accolades throughout her career, acknowledging her academic excellence and professional achievements. These include being named class valedictorian, a distinguished member of the Traynor Honor Society, and a recipient of prestigious awards, such as the Amicus Lex Scholarship, West Hornbook Award, and multiple American Jurisprudence Awards spanning various legal subjects.

Ms. Zybach also actively contributes to the legal community through mentorship, volunteer work, and advocacy. She has provided mentorship to aspiring legal professionals, volunteered at Seattle University's Non-Profit Law Clinic, and assisted with guardianship cases. Additionally, she has dedicated her expertise to nonprofit organizations in Seattle, conducting organizational check-ups and serving on the non-profit corporations committee of the state bar, where she played a role in revising the Washington Non-Profit Act.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Ms. Zybach leads a fulfilling personal life. As a devoted mother, she finds joy in knitting, reading science fiction literature, gardening, spending quality time with family, caring for her parents, and hosting gatherings. Looking ahead, she remains steadfast in her commitment to mentoring colleagues at TwinStrand Biosciences and contributing to the company's success.

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