Founder, Marek Health Law
Admitted in: Illinois | Multiple Federal Courts
Sherman Marek is the founder of Marek Health Law and a nationally respected medical education attorney and advocate with over 35 years of litigation experience. He has represented more than 1,000 medical students, residents, and fellows in complex disputes involving medical schools, hospitals, and professional organizations nationwide. His litigation experience includes antitrust, whistleblower (False Claims Act), and high-impact employment matters.
Mr. Marek led the landmark class action Jung v. AAMC, which challenged the structure of the National Resident Matching Program. Although the case was ultimately preempted by federal legislation, it catalyzed the adoption of national duty hour limits for medical residents—standards that remain in place today.
His practice is defined by bold, strategic advocacy on behalf of physicians-in-training and a deep commitment to holding institutions accountable. Marek Health Law was co-founded with a J.D./M.D./Ph.D. who had been effectively terminated by a residency program—a matter they litigated together in federal court over several years.
Senior Counsel
Admitted in: New York | Multiple Federal Courts
Eric Berndt is a seasoned trial and appellate attorney who represents medical professionals in academic and employment-related disputes. His work includes defending physicians against institutional discipline, pursuing due process violations, and litigating cases involving discrimination, retaliation, and systemic abuses within medical education and healthcare employment.
Mr. Berndt is known for transforming complex legal and factual situations into clear, compelling arguments. He has deep knowledge of ACGME standards and regularly advises clients on program dismissals, remediation, and board certification disputes.
He has represented individuals in both public and private sectors and is now dedicated full-time to protecting the rights and careers of medical professionals. His lifelong connection to medicine includes a grandmother who was a pioneering female physician.
Counsel
Admitted in: Illinois | Connecticut
Steen Kadison is a healthcare and employment law attorney with a focus on representing physicians-in-training. He handles matters involving medical school dismissals, graduate medical education programs, licensing board investigations, Physicians Health Programs, specialty board actions, and disputes with hospitals and healthcare systems. Mr. Kadison’s in-depth knowledge and understanding of the legal landscape unique to graduate medical education and healthcare employment enables him to effectively navigate the complex issues his clients face.
Mr. Kadison previously clerked in the Connecticut Attorney General’s Office, gaining experience in regulatory and enforcement matters which continue to inform his approach today. His thorough understanding of the demands of medical training is further deepened by supporting his wife through her internal medicine residency and cardiology fellowship—insight that deepens his ability to advocate for clients in medical education.
Counsel
Admitted in: Illinois
Priya Pease focuses her practice on healthcare law, advising medical students, residents, and physicians on employment disputes, academic discipline, regulatory compliance, and training-related legal issues. She emphasizes early intervention and strategic resolution to protect her clients’ professional standing.
Ms. Pease previously clerked in the Illinois Attorney General’s Office and later developed further expertise in contract law and regulatory policy that she regularly applies today. Her close family ties to the medical profession provide valuable perspective on the structural and cultural challenges faced by physicians.
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