Elizabeth L. Pedersen
Elizabeth L. “Libby” Pedersen is a skilled attorney specializing in administrative law and healthcare law, with extensive experience in navigating the complex regulatory frameworks that govern the procurement and healthcare industries.
Administrative and Healthcare Law
Libby represents clients in health care facility and other licensed entity applications and is adept at handling licensure and individual and entity litigation proceedings before key regulatory bodies such as the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), the Department of Health (DOH), the Department of Children and Families (DCF), and other Florida agencies. Libby specializes in healthcare facility development, including licensure issues, certificate of need (CON) applications, licensure applications, trauma center designations, and change of ownership (CHOW) transactions. Her expertise extends to policy development, patient-provider issues, regulated entity licensure, telehealth and compliance with a variety of healthcare regulations.
Procurement and Regulatory Law
Libby’s practice also focuses on advising clients on government procurement matters and procurement litigation, including bid protests, at both the local and state level. With a keen understanding of procurement laws and procedures, she effectively advocates for clients in challenging and defending bid decisions. Libby provides a comprehensive strategic approach to procurement issues, helping clients navigate complex regulations and achieve favorable outcomes.
Libby’s clients have included Jackson Health System, Tampa General, UF Shands, Arthur J. Gallagher, Seasons/Accent Care, Broward Health, Odyssey Healthcare, Nemours Children’s Hospital, HealthSouth, Plantation Key Nursing Home, Arc Hospice of Florida, Safe Harbor Hospice, NHS Management, LLC, Tidewell Hospice, Nova Southeastern University, Avevorx, Phi Delta Epsilon Fraternity, and Puris/Inliner.
Community Leadership
Ms. Pedersen is a member of Leadership Broward Class XXXVI. She serves on the Board of Directors for Arc Broward and on the Board of Directors of the FLITE Center. Since 2015, she has been an advisor to the Upsilon Delta Chapter of Chi Omega at the University of Miami.
Education and Background
Libby is a graduate of the University of Miami School of Law and earned her Bachelor of Arts in History from Tulane University. She is a member of the Administrative Law, Health Law, and General Practice Solo and Small Firm Sections of the Florida Bar and is a member of the American Health Law Association (AHLA) and is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Florida.
Libby is active in the Tulane University Alumni Association and an avid University of Miami football fan. She and her husband, Scot Boken, live in Fort Lauderdale.
