Anthony Casarona

Anthony Casarona is a Partner at Rusing Lopez & Lizardi, PLLC, where he leads the firm's Scottsdale office.2 He is a corporate and transactional attorney with extensive experience in various legal areas.3

Professional Background

Anthony joined Rusing Lopez & Lizardi as a partner in the Scottsdale office in January 2021.1 In January 2023, he became the newest Equity Partner at the firm.2 Prior to joining RL&L, Anthony ran his own practice, Casarona Law Firm, in Scottsdale.12

Areas of Expertise

Anthony's practice focuses on:

• Mergers and acquisitions
• Business formation
• Commercial agreements
• Organizational and strategic planning matters
• Corporate general counsel activities13

He has significant experience in healthcare and life sciences, including:

• Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) agreements
• Corporate practice of medicine
• Compliance with Federal Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law3

Previous Experience

Anthony's career includes:

• Senior Legal Counsel at CVS Health
• Attorney at Latham & Watkins LLP
• Attorney at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP2

Education

• Juris Doctor from The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
• Bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia1

Bar Admissions

Anthony is admitted to practice law in Arizona, New York, and Washington, D.C.1

Community Involvement

Anthony has been active in local charitable organizations in Scottsdale, including serving as Board President of the Miracle League of Arizona.2