Cooper University Health Care announced Monday that former federal judge John Vasquez has been appointed to the newly created position of chief legal officer. This position was created due to the unprecedented expansion and complexity of issues and challenges facing Camden-based Cooper as a growing academic health system.
“Cooper's tremendous growth as a leading academic health system has made the challenges we face even more complex, which is why we are pleased to welcome Judge John Vazquez. His extensive legal experience will help us continue to successfully achieve our future business goals,” said George E. Kennedy. Norcross III, Chairman of the Cooper University Health Care Board of Directors, said.
Mr. Vasquez most recently served as a member of CSG Law Firm and as a member of the firm's Litigation and White Collar Defense and Investigations groups.
“We are pleased to welcome John to our leadership team,” said Kevin O'Dowd, co-CEO of Cooper University Healthcare. “John and I are colleagues in the U.S. Attorney's Office, and I know he is a thoughtful and talented attorney who brings a wealth of experience to the important and expanding corporate governance, risk management, and compliance issues we face. I know it will happen.”
Vázquez was appointed by President Barack Obama as a federal district judge for the District Court of New Jersey. He also served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Criminal Division of the United States Attorney's Office for the District of New Jersey and as First Assistant Attorney General in the New Jersey Attorney General's Office.
“In this role, I will continue to use my experience to help Cooper achieve our organizational goals, minimize risk, and protect our constituents. I am very excited to be joining Cooper.” In my short time at CSG Law, I have witnessed first-hand the talented team and collaborative culture that makes our firm such a special place to practice law. I am honored to be part of the CSG Law family,” said Mr. Vasquez.
“During his time with the firm, John has made a great impression on our clients, attorneys, and the entire team. He brings tremendous knowledge and insight into all legal issues and his thoughtful approach to “I know that John will add value to the Cooper team as an attorney and as a person,” said Jeffrey Chiesa, member of the CSG Law Enforcement Committee.
