Shilpa Patel
About Shilpa Patel
Shilpa Patel serves as the Chief Business & Legal Officer at Kindbody, where she plays a crucial role in shaping the company's strategy to enhance women's healthcare. With a background in healthcare law and experience at several prominent firms, she has been instrumental in developing customizable benefits for fertility and family building.
Current Role at Kindbody
Shilpa Patel serves as the Chief Business & Legal Officer at Kindbody, where she is a founding team member. In this role, she is instrumental in shaping the company's strategy to eliminate intermediaries in healthcare. Patel focuses on providing direct care through a national network of clinics and virtual offerings. She plays a key role in delivering customizable solutions for companies, offering benefits that range from preconception to postpartum care, including IVF, egg-freezing, and maternity support.
Previous Experience in Healthcare Law
Prior to her current position, Patel held various roles in healthcare law. She worked as General Counsel at Quartet Health from 2016 to 2018, where she managed legal matters for the organization. Before that, she was a Senior Corporate Counsel at Oscar Insurance for one year. Patel also served as a Health Care Attorney at Foley & Lardner LLP from 2010 to 2015, focusing on corporate, regulatory, and transactional matters. Earlier in her career, she was a Health Care Associate at Garfunkel, Wild & Travis, P.C. from 2007 to 2010.
Educational Background
Shilpa Patel earned her Juris Doctor (JD) from Brooklyn Law School, where she studied from 2003 to 2006. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in International Relations from Tufts University. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both legal and international affairs, which supports her work in the healthcare sector.
Founding Team Contributions
As a founding team member at Kindbody, Patel contributes to the company's mission of revolutionizing women's healthcare. She is involved in initiatives aimed at providing cost-effective fertility and family-building benefits. Her strategic input is crucial in developing Kindbody's approach to healthcare, emphasizing direct access and comprehensive support for women's health needs.