Gaelyn Ji-Ren Walche

Gaelyn Ji-Ren Walche, a California-based lawyer in the firm's healthcare group, advises on federal and state healthcare regulatory and compliance matters, including hospital operations, reproductive health, behavioral health, student health, and patient consent and capacity issues.

Gaelyn helps clients navigate complex rules around public health and religious freedom, such as immunization mandates and conscience rights—providing strategic advice on related litigation and internal policy changes, ensuring her clients are well-informed and compliant with evolving legal standards. Gaelyn also advises on legal issues including abortion, gender-affirming care, the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act involuntary psychiatric holds, patient financial assistance issues, Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement, and EMTALA.

Before joining DWT, Gaelyn was assistant counsel for the University of California Office of the General Counsel, where she advised the university system's medical centers, health professional schools, and the UC Health Division. In prior roles, her work has consistently focused on healthcare and public health law, reflecting her dedication to making a positive impact in these fields.