JD, Texas Tech University School of Law
BBA, Accounting, The University of Texas at El Paso

Ms. Calderon is admitted to practice law in the State of Texas; the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Western and Northern Districts of Texas; and the U.S. District Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit.

• Texas State Bar

• Representation of hospital in high profile state and federal court lawsuits regarding the withdrawal of life-sustaining medical treatment from a child pursuant to Texas statute
• Obtained dismissal on behalf of hospital and neurosurgeon in medical negligence case brought by patient claiming permanent neurological injuries
• Representation of hospital and medical staff in federal litigation regarding physician credentialing and suspension of surgical privileges
• Representation of hospital system before TDSHS involving imposition of money penalties relating to medical record completion and interpretation of federal guidelines
• Representation of hospital and pharmacist in regulatory matters before the Texas Pharmacy Board involving medication error and patient death 
• Obtained summary judgment dismissal of plaintiffs' EMTALA causes of action and affirmed on appeal to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals  
• Representation of hospitals in complex litigation regarding shoulder dystocia and other obstetrical complications resulting in permanent neurological injuries
• Representation of psychiatric hospital before TDSHS regarding patient suicide
• Obtained dismissal of nurse defendants in birth trauma case through appeal to the Texas Eighth District Court of Appeals
• Representation of career college nursing programs before the Texas Board of Nursing
• Representation of hospital in high profile medical malpractice litigation involving the death of a retired district court judge following a medical procedure
• Representation of hospital and physician in litigation involving the off-label use of blood clotting pharmaceutical during patient's surgery resulting in permanent injury    
• Representation of children's psychiatric hospital before TDSHS and CMS regarding imposition of money penalties relating to patient restraints, suicide observation, transfers, special treatment procedures, medical emergencies and psychiatric nursing services 
• Representation of managed care entity in a complex litigation involving birth injuries sustained by twins 

• HBA Rising Star, Healthcare Businesswomen's Association, 2014
• Associate to Watch, Texas healthcare, Chambers & Partners, 2007 - 2008

Ms. Calderon has co-authored numerous articles and seminar papers on legal-medical issues, including the following:

• "Operational Impact of Significant Cases," The University of Texas School of Law Annual Health Law Conference (2009 - 2019) 
• "Annual Liability Update," Texas Health Law Conference (2003, 2005 - 2010, 2015 - 2018) 
• "Health Law Liability Year in Review," Texas Health Law Conference (2011 - 2014)
• "Current Liability Update," The University of Texas School of Law Annual Health Law Conference (2001 - 2007)  
• "Liability Case Law Update: Recent Case Law Developments and Annual Survey of Significant Cases," University of Houston Law Foundation (2007) 
• "HMO Liability: Peer Review Privilege," Managed Care Seminar, State Bar of Texas (2002)
• "ERISA Overview: How To Analyze And Deal With Preemption Risks," State Bar of Texas Health Law Section, Fall Conference (2001)
• Co-Author with Yvonne K. Puig, "Emerging Issues in Healthcare: Managed Care, ERISA and Beyond," ABA Monograph (2001)
• "Liability Overview: New Theories and Challenges," American Health Lawyers Health Law Institute (2001)

• "Managing Ethical Dilemmas in the Acute Care Setting," Tenet Healthcare, Shared Learning Presentation, May 2019
• "Legal Ethics and EMTALA, Advance Directives and Crisis Management," United Regional Health Care System, Wichita Fallas, Texas, November 2014
• "Legal Implications in Nursing Practice," Texas State University School of Nursing, Round Rock, Texas, October 2012
• Panelist, "Credentialing Challenges for 2012," Fulbright Eighth Annual Health Law Symposium, Austin, Texas, February 2012
• "EMTALA: Legal & Ethical Responsibilities," Combined General Medical Staff Meeting, Sierra Medical Center & Providence Memorial Hospital, December 2010
• "Update on Current Issues Related to Emergency Care," Texas Hospital Association, Teleconference, November 2008
• "Credentialing in the Poliner Era - Lessons Learned," American Health Lawyers Association, Teleconference, June 2006
• "Ethical and Legal Issues Regarding the Small Pox Vaccination," 15th Annual Pediatric Symposium, 2003

• American Health Lawyers Association
• State Bar of Texas - Health Law Section
• Travis County Bar Association