You Operate. We Recover.
Our dedicated team is comprised of legal and medical professionals with decades of experience in ERISA and state law, commercial insurance, billing, and coding, and federal and state regulatory agencies. Our reputation for successfully handling claims, especially reviving claims that our clients have written off, is a direct result of our team’s collaborative approach to each and every claim.
Co-Founder, Partner
Senior Counsel
Senior Counsel
Senior Counsel
Senior Counsel
Associate
Associate
Kathleen Ryan, Esq. has been a member of the New Jersey Bar since 1990. She received her J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law and her B.A. in Communications from Ramapo College of New Jersey. She is a pivotal member of the firm’s prelitigation department and is focused on settling matters that are not resolved during the administrative appeal process. Prior to joining Cohen Howard, Kate worked at the law firm of Reisman and Sharp, which specialized in medical malpractice defense and then as a Claims Supervisor for Zurich American Insurance Company, working on medical malpractice claims. She also spent several years working in the area of bankruptcy law. Kate and her husband Dan are the proud parents of three amazing daughters and a Yorkie. In her spare time, Kate volunteers for Make Some Noise Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation and loves books, film, and theater.
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Amy Wilkins is Chief Operating Officer at Cohen Howard, a law firm that specializes in maximizing reimbursements for under-reimbursed and denied out-of-network medical claims on behalf of providers, nationwide. Amy oversees all matters and leads a cross-functional team of legal professionals and medical specialists servicing over 150 clients with more than $500 M in disputed medical claims. With extensive knowledge of commercial insurance, ERISA, and her unparalleled drive to exceed client expectations, Amy is laser-focused on maximizing revenue on each case submitted to the firm. Prior to joining Cohen Howard in 2013, Amy worked for Clifford Chance US LLP, one of the largest international law firms, located in New York City where she concentrated on operational excellence and developed her strong business acumen. Amy, a New Jersey native, grew up in Monmouth County. She and her husband Chris are raising their two daughters in Middletown, New Jersey, and enjoy all aspects of living near the shore.
Director, Business Development and Marketing
Director, Business Development and Marketing
Kelley brings over 15 years of experience in marketing strategy, planning, and execution and is focused on elevating Cohen Howard’s brand identity and market presence as an industry leader in maximizing claim reimbursements. As the Director of Marketing and Business Development, she is responsible for driving all marketing efforts to achieve business growth and service excellence. Prior to joining the firm, Kelley served as Operations Manager for Hackensack Meridian Health, where she launched various programs to increase operational efficiencies, improve service recovery, and guide vulnerable patient populations on self-management of chronic conditions. She cultivated her strong business acumen over her 10 years of progressive management and leadership roles at AT&T and strives to infuse ‘grace, grit and gravitas’ in all that she does. Kelley holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Manhattan College. Kelley is a sports enthusiast and enjoys golf, tennis and yoga.