Portrait of Ethan E. Rii

Ethan E. Rii

Partner

Ethan is a member of the firm’s Board of Directors and partner in Ice Miller’s national Health Care Group. His practice is devoted to assisting a diverse array of health care businesses across the country to achieve their strategic initiatives by providing legal advice on structuring combinations, joint ventures and acquisitions while navigating federal and state regulatory imperatives.

Ethan has been recognized by Chambers USA for his knowledge in healthcare law, covering both regulatory and transactional matters, with strength in M&A and compliance. Clients noted that Ethan is a "one-stop shop” and has “good knowledge of industry practice." He has also been continually recognized by Best Lawyers® in America for Health Care Law. In 2026, he was named a Notable Leader in Health Care by Crain’s Chicago Business.

    Education

    • University of Michigan (B.A., 1997)
      • English Literature
    • University of Minnesota Law School (J.D., 2002)

    Admissions

    • Illinois
    • Michigan

    Professional Affiliations

    • Chair, Chicago Bar Association, Health Law Committee, 2014-2015
    • American Health Lawyers Association, Co-Chair Health Care Transactions Program Planning Committee 2026-2027; Annual Meeting Program Planning Committee 2024; Vice Chair, Physician Organization Practice Group 2017 – 2021; Member, Advisory Council on Diversity 2011 – 2014 and 2016- 2017; Member and Mentor, Mentoring Committee, 2014 – 2015
    • Illinois Association of Healthcare Attorneys, Mentor, Mentoring Committee 2015, Founding Member, Diversity Committee 2015, Member, Quarterly Lecture Committee 2011-2012, Leading Lawyers Selection – Health Law 2018 – 2021

    Awards & Recognition

    • Crain’s Chicago Business, Notable Leaders in Health Care, 2026
    • Legal 500 U.S. City Elite Rankings in Chicago for Corporate and M&A, 2025-2026
    • Leading Lawyers Selection – Health Law, 2018-2026
    • Acritas Stars: Stand-Out Lawyers, 2021
    • Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Healthcare, 2022-2026
    • The Best Lawyers in America®, Health Care Law, 2023-2026

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