After graduating from Oklahoma State, an intrinsic sense of curiosity and a keen eye for details led Sam Pondrom to work as an accountant for two Engineering-News Record top 40 construction firms. It was here where he honed his ability to analyze complex problems and craft clear, concise answers. Utilizing these skills, Sam works in partnership with clients addressing their complex business and health care regulatory issues in the most simple, straightforward way.
Sam lectures to doctors and other providers throughout the country at medical conferences on a myriad of issues dealing with the business of medicine. Sam also regularly teaches and trains other attorneys in both accredited and non-accredited continuing education courses on health care law.
Outside of the office, Sam enjoys cooking, playing basketball, running, watching Oklahoma State football and Dallas Mavericks basketball, traveling, and trying new restaurants. He also enjoys spending time with his family and friends.
Credentials & Experience
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Education
- Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, J.D. (2015)
- Oklahoma State University, B.S. (2006)
Admissions
- State Bar of Texas
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
Associations
- Dallas Bar Association, Health Law Section
- Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
- Texas Health Lawyers Association (Former President)
Media
- Guest, “Countdown Begins for the Medical Weight Loss Shortage”, Medical Spa Insider Podcast (2024)
- Guest, “Blind Spot – Partnering With A Friend”, Legal 123s with ByrdAdatto (2021)
Presentations
- Panelist with Brad Adatto and Michael Byrd, “Panel: The Melting Pot of Licenses in Elective Medicine”, Dallas Bar Association – Health Law Section (2024)
- Speaker, “Legal 101: The Basics of Compliance”, The American Med Spa Association Houston Boot Camp (2024)
- Panelist, “Weight Loss Revolution”, 4S Summit (2024)
- Speaker, “Semaglutide: Legal & Practical Considerations”, 4S Summit (2024)
- Co-Speaker with Jay Reyero, “Legal 101: The Basics of Compliance”, The Medical Spa Show – Boot Camp (2024)
- Speaker, “Semaglutide: Legal & Practical Considerations”, Scaling Skinny to Sculpting (2024)
- Co-Speaker, “Supervision and Delegation in Your Medical Spa”, The American Med Spa Association Webinar (2024)
- Co-Speaker with Alex Thiersch and Patrick O’Brien, “How the Corporate Transparency Act Affects Your Med Spa”, The American Med Spa Association Webinar (2023)
- Speaker, “Navigating the Legal Requirements to Offer Semaglutide in the Medical Aesthetic Practice”, APX Platform Community Call (2023)
- Speaker, “Integrating Facial Aesthetics Into Your Dental Practice”, Luminary Education Center (2023)
- Speaker, “Which Corporate Entity Should I choose for my Medical Spa?”, The American Med Spa Association Medical Spa Show Virtual After Party (2023)
- Speaker, “Legal Pitfalls Surrounding Social Media Influencers”, The American Med Spa Association Medical Spa Show Virtual After Party (2022)
- Speaker, “Nurse Practitioner Law Update”, The American Med Spa Association Webinar (2021)
- Speaker, “Stop Embezzlement in your Practice – Legal Tips to Prevent Fraud & Theft”, Global Aesthetics Conference (2021)
- Speaker, “Legal Issues Surrounding Social Media Influencers – FTC, Kickbacks and Fee-Splitting”, Global Aesthetics Conference (2021)
- Speaker, “Malpractice and the Ripple Effects”, Global Aesthetics Conference (2021)
- Speaker, “Good Faith Exams: What Are They and Why You Need to Pay Attention to Them”, Global Aesthetics Conference (2021)
- Speaker, “Legal 101: The Basics of Compliance (Part 2)”, The American Med Spa Association Webinar (2021)
- Co-Speaker, “Hot Topics in the Business of Medicine and Dentistry”, Dallas Bar Association – Health Law Section Meeting Webinar (2020)
- Speaker, “Will Stricter Telehealth Regulation Requirements Return After the Pandemic?”, The American Med Spa Association Webinar
- Co-Speaker, “Legal 101: The Basics of Compliance – Medical Spa Formation and Ownership; Consultation and Treatment Plan; Delegation and Supervision”, The American Med Spa Association Medical Spa Show (2020)
- Panelist with Alex Thiersch and Jeffery Segal MD, “Panel: Legal Hot Topics in Aesthetic Medicine”, Global Aesthetics Conference (2019)
- Panelist, “Panel: Industry Experts – The Best Advice I Give My Clients”, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting (2019)
- Speaker, “The Devil is in the Details: Compensation Models & Contracts”, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting (2019)
- Speaker, “Who Can Do What? Basics of Supervision and Delegation in an Aesthetic Medical Practice”, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting (2019)
- Co-Speaker with Jay Reyero, “Hot Topics in the Business of Medicine and Dentistry”, Dallas Bar Association – Health Law Section Meeting (2019)
- Speaker, “Social Media Consents and Disclosures”, The American Med Spa Association Webinar (2019)
- Co-Speaker with Patrick O’Brien, “Texas Med Spa Bill SB 2366”, The American Med Spa Association Webinar (2019)
- Co-Speaker with Jay Reyero, “Hot Topics in the Business of Medicine and Dentistry”, Dallas Bar Association – Health Law Section Meeting (2018)
