The Allen Institute today announced the appointment of Carla M. DewBerry, J.D., a partner at K&L Gates LLP, an internationally recognized law firm, to its Board of Directors. The board, which is comprised of members from science, law, finance and other business and philanthropic backgrounds, is charged with providing oversight and stewardship to the Allen Institute, helping to ensure it fulfills its scientific mission.

DewBerry practices in the areas of health care law; mergers and acquisitions; and federal, state and local tax. She represents health care clients in Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement matters, including related audits and litigation. In addition, she is an experienced tax and business counselor and represents clients in corporate restructurings, joint venture operations, licensing, and federal and state taxation matters.

Prior to joining K&L Gates, LLP, DewBerry was an owner of the private law practice, Garvey Schubert Barer, whose areas of focus included general corporate law, tax law, and health care law with an emphasis in regulatory compliance and reimbursement issues. Previous to that, she was a shareholder in Bennett Bigelow & Leedom, P.S., a law firm specializing in health care services. DewBerry was also a tax manager of a large multi-national accounting firm where her primary areas of focus included hospital reorganizations, federal and state tax law, and health care reimbursement.

“We are thrilled to have Carla join our Board,” said Allan Jones, Ph.D., President and CEO of the Allen Institute. “As an active community volunteer and leader, Carla brings not only her legal expertise but also her knowledge and experience serving on multiple nonprofit and for profit boards.”

DewBerry, whose board term begins on June 1, joins 11 board members, including Board of Directors Chair Jody Allen, who is also Chair of Vulcan Inc. and Trustee of the Paul G. Allen Trust.