Margaret A. Donohue
About Margaret A. Donohue
Margaret A. Donohue is a Lead Compliance Specialist at EmblemHealth in New York, where she has worked since 2023. She has a diverse background in law and compliance, with previous roles including Healthcare Attorney and Compliance Attorney.
Current Role at EmblemHealth
Margaret A. Donohue serves as the Lead Compliance Specialist at EmblemHealth, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring that the organization adheres to regulatory requirements and internal policies. Her expertise in compliance is critical to maintaining the integrity and accountability of the organization. Prior to her current position, she worked as the Medicaid Delegate Oversight & Compliance Lead at EmblemHealth for five months in 2022 to 2023.
Professional Experience
Margaret has a diverse professional background that includes roles in compliance and legal services. Before joining EmblemHealth, she worked as a Compliance Attorney at Rytes Company for six months in 2021 to 2022. Her extensive experience also includes 14 years as a Healthcare Attorney at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, where she focused on healthcare law. Additionally, she held a Healthcare Legal Intern position at NYC Health + Hospitals in 2006 and has worked in various administrative roles at educational institutions.
Education and Legal Qualifications
Margaret A. Donohue earned her Doctor of Law (JD) degree from the City University of New York School of Law, completing her studies from 2004 to 2007. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Iona University, which she obtained from 1997 to 2002. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her career in law and compliance, equipping her with the necessary skills to navigate complex legal frameworks.
Early Career and Additional Roles
Margaret's early career includes various positions that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Registration Assistant at LaGuardia Community College for one year from 1996 to 1997 and served as Assistant to the Registrar at CUNY Baccalaureate for Unique and Interdisciplinary Studies for two years from 2002 to 2004. Additionally, she spent eight years as a Professional Dancer with Riverdance - Abhann Productions Limited from 1998 to 2006, showcasing her diverse skill set.
Internships and Early Legal Experience
In 2006, Margaret gained valuable legal experience through internships. She served as a Healthcare Legal Intern in the Office of Legal Affairs at NYC Health + Hospitals for three months. She also completed a Judicial Internship with The Honorable Margaret Parisi McGowan at the Queens Civil Court, where she worked for two months. These internships provided her with insights into the legal system and helped shape her career path in law.