Jeff Chansler
About Jeff Chansler
Jeff Chansler serves as the Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary at EmblemHealth, where he oversees legal functions for the enterprise, including labor relations and corporate governance. With a legal career spanning over a decade at EmblemHealth, he manages legal oversight for approximately 3 million members and has a background in law from Columbia Law School.
Work at EmblemHealth
Jeff Chansler has held the position of Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary at EmblemHealth since 2014. In this role, he oversees all legal functions for the EmblemHealth enterprise, which serves approximately 3 million members and generates around $10 billion in revenues. His responsibilities include managing the legal department functions related to corporate governance, contracting, regulatory issues, transactions, litigation, and employment matters. He also manages the Labor Relations function for EmblemHealth and Advantage Care Physicians.
Legal Oversight at Connecticare
Under Jeff Chansler's legal oversight, Connecticare serves approximately 300,000 members in Connecticut. His role involves ensuring compliance with legal standards and managing various legal functions that support the operations of Connecticare. This includes addressing regulatory issues and overseeing contracts that are essential to the organization’s functioning.
Previous Experience at EmblemHealth
Before his current role, Jeff Chansler served as Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at EmblemHealth from 2007 to 2014. During this period, he contributed to the legal strategies and governance of the organization, preparing him for his current executive responsibilities. His extensive experience within the company has provided him with a deep understanding of its legal landscape.
Education and Expertise
Jeff Chansler earned his Juris Doctor (JD) degree from Columbia Law School, studying from 1977 to 1980. His education has equipped him with the legal knowledge and skills necessary to navigate complex legal issues in the healthcare sector. His expertise spans corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and labor relations, making him a key figure in the legal management of EmblemHealth and its affiliated entities.
Career Background
Prior to his tenure at EmblemHealth, Jeff Chansler worked as Senior Vice President and General Counsel at GHI from 2002 to 2007. In this role, he managed legal functions across multiple entities, which laid the groundwork for his subsequent leadership positions in the legal departments of EmblemHealth and its subsidiaries. His career reflects a commitment to legal excellence in the healthcare industry.