Yamini Laks

Hometown: Chesterfield, MO

Undergraduate Degree: Economics and Art History

Hobbies: Reading fiction

What area of health law most interests you and why? Antitrust because it combines my interest in economics and health law and policy.

What do you hope to achieve through the study and/or practice of health law? Comprehensive study of the effect of the legislative and case law on the health care industry.

What has been your favorite health law class and why? Children with disabilities because we focused on the health aspects affecting disabled children. The class also got me interested in learning about legislation that affects children.

What is your favorite thing about SLU’s health law program? The colloquies because they are a great way to learn about various health law issues.

Who was the best speaker you’ve heard speak, what did they speak on, and why were they the best? Fraud and abuse speaker, Pam Bussai.