Abigail Pirie Anderson

Abigail Pirie Anderson is an associate at Bass, Berry & Sims in Nashville, Tennessee. She advises healthcare clients on regulatory and transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, compliance, and operations. Her work concerns legal requirements that affect healthcare organizations as they structure arrangements and change ownership. With previous clinical experience, she approaches healthcare transactions with an understanding of patient care environments and business decision-making.

Anderson earned a J.D. from Belmont University College of Law in 2022, graduating magna cum laude, and a B.S. in nursing from the University of Tennessee in 2017, graduating summa cum laude. She worked for two years as a registered nurse at a Nashville hospital before attending law school. During legal studies, she served as a Belmont Law Review editor and earned CALI awards in several subjects.

Anderson has worked on healthcare transactions involving providers, medical practices, and healthcare investors. Representative matters include Tennessee Oncology’s acquisition of The Surgical Clinic, HCA Healthcare’s acquisition of urgent care centers, and the sale of PathAI Diagnostics to Quest Diagnostics. Her work also involves certificates of need, healthcare contracting, and operational questions. These matters call for attention to healthcare regulations and the business aspects of acquisitions.

Abigail Pirie Anderson combines legal training with firsthand nursing experience when addressing issues for healthcare clients. Her editorial work on the Belmont Law Review and academic distinctions reflect a foundation in research and analysis. She supports healthcare organizations through transactions and compliance questions that arise as operations expand or ownership changes. Her practice brings together transaction planning, regulatory review, and an understanding of healthcare delivery.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Bass, Berry & Sims PLC
• Member, Tennessee Bar Association
• Member, American Health Law Association (AHLA)

Licensed State

• Tennessee

Education

• Belmont University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Tennessee
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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