James Patton

Chief Legal Officer & VP of Advancement at The Broadhurst Group

James Patton, LLM, MDiv. is chief legal officer for The Broadhurst Group, a senior living management company in Louisville, KY. He has over 25 years of experience in healthcare, senior living, mediation, nonprofit governance, ethics, and strategic business development.

Patton has served as a member of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Global Board of Directors, founder and ambassador for ACC’s well-being initiative worldwide and founder of the Association’s National Community Service Day. Patton is a frequent presenter for bar associations and corporate legal departments on topics of senior care, well-being, team building and organizational resiliency.

My Articles

Skills and Professional Development

How to Save a Life

Concerns for attorneys’ mental health seem to only be discussed in the aftermath of the death by suicide of a respected colleague. Early intervention, particularly the strategy of QPR — question, persuade, refer — can help stop the silent spiral, writes Jim Patton, CLO for The Broadhurst Group. #ACCDocket #suicideprevention #ACCFamily #employmentlaw

Close up of a stethoscope and stack of coins on an old wood table.

Employment and Labor

Health Law

ERISA-Covered Companies Must Disclose Health Plan Costs

Article teaser: If your organization is covered by the US ERISA law, it must publish health plan fees and pricing. In addition, brokers and consultants need to disclose compensation received in connection with providing services to ERISA covered plans.
#ACCDocket #AffordableCareAct #ACA #Obamacare #healthlaw #employmentlaw #HR #humanresources #ERISA

Law Department Management

Feeling Overwhelmed? Lawyer Assistance Programs Can Help

You’re not the only lawyer struggling with mental health issues. Here’s how to break the stigma to get your life back on track.