Birmingham, Ala., July 07, 2017 - Burr & Forman announces that Jim Hoover, partner in the firm's Birmingham office, has been elected to serve as chair of the Health Care Section for the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel (FDCC) for the 2017-2018 term. Hoover will serve one year in the position and preside over the 94 members in the FDCC's Health Care Section.

Hoover is a member of the firm's Health Care Practice Group where he focuses on representing all types of companies and individuals in the health care industry including hospitals, physician practices, pharmacies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, nutraceutical manufacturers and medical device manufacturers throughout Alabama and the Southeast.

About the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel
FDCC Membership is limited, selective, and by nomination only. Election is by the Board of Directors upon recommendation of an independent Admissions Committee charged with the responsibility of making a careful investigation into the qualifications of each nominee to insure that those selected have distinguished themselves professionally. Current membership is slightly over 1400 and includes members from each of the United States plus Australia, Canada, Europe, Puerto Rico, and other areas.

About Burr & Forman LLP
Burr & Forman's experienced legal team serves clients with local, national, and international legal needs. With particular industry strengths in the financial institutions, health care and manufacturing sectors, the firm's attorneys draw from a diverse range of backgrounds and experience to serve as trusted business advisors and legal counsel to help clients achieve their goals. Burr & Forman is a Southeast, regional firm with 300 attorneys and 11 offices in Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee. For more information, visit the firm's website at www.burr.com.