HOSPITAL EXPERTS™ - Key Persons


Amy Smith

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Director
  • Nursing Director
  • President of Accelerate Healthcare Management
Ms. Smith is currently the President of Accelerate Healthcare Management, specializing in the redesign of healthcare practices to maximize patient outcomes and institutional efficiency. Amy Smith has served as Nursing Director, Administrative Director, and Vice President of Perioperative Services. Ms. Smith is now the President of Accelerate Healthcare Management, specializing in the redesign of healthcare practices to maximize patient outcomes and institutional efficiency. Ms. Smith has 20 years of expertise in clinical and administrative facets of nursing; from hands-on administration of bedside nursing care, to oversight of operating rooms and the management of multi-million dollar hospital budgets. A valued member of the Hospital EXPERTS™ team since 2015, Ms. Smith provides expert case analysis and testimony for either plaintiff or defendant. Education, Certifications, Affiliations: Board Certified Nurse Executive Wharton Nursing Leaders Program MSN Nursing and Health Care Administration, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton Business School BS in Nursing, University of Scranton

Arthur S. Shorr - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Founder
  • Founding Partner
  • Founder, Healthcare Administration Expert
Hospital EXPERTS™ founding partner, Arthur S. Shorr, has been a leading voice in hospital corporate negligence cases for over 30 years. Mr. Shorr has served as Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President for Administration at prestigious healthcare institutions including Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. In 1983, Mr. Shorr launched Arthur S. Shorr & Associates, the healthcare consultancy firm from which Hospital EXPERTS™ originated. His four decades of expertise in healthcare administration has proven invaluable in both his consultancy business and when providing expert testimony for both the plaintiff and defense in cases of hospital negligence.

Ashley Kirk

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Management Team
  • Senior Vice President of Operations
As Senior Vice President of Operations, Ashley is responsible for marketing, business development, client relations, and recruitment and management of both administration and clinical experts. Ashley ensures that experts are matched to the exact needs of our attorney clients. As Senior Vice President of Operations, Ms. Kirk is responsible for marketing, business development, client relations, and recruitment and management of both administration and clinical experts. Ms. Kirk ensures that experts are matched to the exact needs of our attorney clients. Ms. Kirk also maintains relationships with state and national lawyers associations such as DRI, AAJ and CAALA. Such cooperation ensures strict alignment between Hospital EXPERTS ™ mission and variously geographically located clients. Having started her career with Hospital EXPERTS ™ as Project Coordinator in 2012, Ms. Kirk is very familiar with the operations at Hospital EXPERTS ™ and serves as a valuable resource to our experts, monitoring and coordinating case management details and deadlines. Ms. Kirk's completion of the paralegal studies program at Montclair State University, and her experience at the Legal Aid Society's Criminal Appeals Bureau in New York, have made her a valuable asset to experts in need of research support on Hospital EXPERTS™ cases. Education, Certification, Affiliations:

Dr. Thomas Bojko - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Managing Partner
  • Member of the Management Team
  • President and Managing Partner of Aviva Healthcare Solutions
Dr. Bojko has over two decades of both clinical and administrative hospital operations experience, holding such titles as Executive Director, Director of Medical Services and Clinical Operations, & Director of Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Bojko has over two decades of experience in both clinical and administrative aspects of hospital operations, holding such titles as Executive Director, Director of Medical Services and Clinical Operations, and Director of Critical Care Medicine, among others. In 2012, Dr. Bojko took over Hospital EXPERTS™ from founding partner Arthur S. Shorr. During his tenure at Bristol-Meyers Squibb Children's Hospital/Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Dr. Bojko had the opportunity to develop and implement new, cutting edge clinical programs in pediatric care previously unavailable in New Jersey. His success was nationally recognized and in 2009 Dr. Bojko was asked to serve on the board of the National Association of Children's Hospitals. Dr. Bojko's clinical and administrative experience, combined with his law degree, gives him a diverse background perfectly suited to the niche area of hospital corporate negligence in which Hospital EXPERTS™ specializes. Not only does Dr. Bojko offer his personal expertise on cases relating to both pediatrics and hospital administration, but he also assists the VP of Operations, Ms. Kirk, in handpicking qualified experts for the Hospital EXPERTS™ faculty. Dr. Bojko serves as President and Managing Partner of Aviva Healthcare Solutions, Hospital EXPERTS™ sister company, and is a Partner at Thomas & Krail LLC, a general practice law firm. Education and certifications: MD University of Rome "La Sapienza" Rotating Internship, Chaim Sheba Medical Center/Sackler School of Medicine of Tel Aviv University Pediatric Residency, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center/University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship, The New York Hospital - Cornell University Medical College MS Healthcare Administration, Management and Policy, New York University

Julian Rich

As President, CEO, and Executive Director of various long-term and senior care facilities, Julian Rich has dedicated his life to ensuring that individuals requiring prolonged assistance receive dignified care.

Ms. Baldwin Krail - Chief Legal Officer, EVP

Job Titles:
  • Executive Vice President
  • General Counsel
  • Member of the Management Team
  • Executive Vice President and General Counsel for Hospital EXPERTS
  • Member of the New Jersey Child Placement Review Board
Kelly is Executive Vice President and General Counsel for Hospital EXPERTS™ and a Partner at Thomas & Krail LLC, a general practice law firm in NJ. For over a decade, she has worked in a variety of legal specialties, including personal injury, municipal court matters, and criminal defense cases. Ms. Baldwin Krail is Executive Vice President and General Counsel for Hospital EXPERTS™ and a Partner at Thomas & Krail LLC, a general practice law firm in NJ. For over a decade, Ms. Baldwin Krail has worked in a variety of legal specialties, including personal injury, municipal court matters, and criminal defense cases. Prior to joining Hospital EXPERTS™, Ms. Baldwin Krail was an associate at Kent/McBride and Litchfield Cavo. Ms. Baldwin Krail handles multiple facets of legal and administrative work at Hospital EXPERTS™, navigating the nuances of the legal environment in which our client attorneys operate. Ms. Baldwin Krail's background and expertise is a vital asset to assist our clients. In addition to her work at Hospital EXPERTS™, Ms. Baldwin Krail is a volunteer member of the New Jersey Child Placement Review Board. Education, Certifications, Affiliations: BA in Spanish, Seton Hall University JD, New England School of Law

Rosemarie Hayes

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Hospital EXPERTS
  • Principal of Hayes Legal Nurse Consultants & Associates
  • Senior Nurse Executive
Rosemarie Hayes served as a Senior Nurse Executive, including Chief Nursing Officer, for over 20 years and possesses an insider's knowledge of hospital administration and nursing. She is an expert in nursing care standards of practice. Rosemarie Hayes served as a Senior Nurse Executive, including Chief Nursing Officer, for over 20 years and possesses an insider's knowledge of hospital administration and nursing. She is an expert in standards of practice; developing policies, procedures, and educational plans to implement quality nursing care. Her expertise in nursing includes being well versed on the Joint Commission Standards. Ms. Hayes has been a valuable member of the Hospital EXPERTS™ team since 2015. Ms. Hayes is also the Principal of Hayes Legal Nurse Consultants & Associates. In addition to her nursing expertise, Ms. Hayes serves on the Palm Health Foundation Nursing Council and sits on the board of the American Heart Association. She is presently the Treasurer of Saint Edwards Guild Board.

Timothy Hawkins - CEO

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • Hospital Administration Expert
  • Key Member of the Hospital EXPERTS
Timothy Hawkins has been a key member of the Hospital EXPERTS™ team since 2009. He has served as CEO, VP of Clinical Services, and Chief Administrative officer for hospitals and healthcare systems on the East Coast. Timothy Hawkins has served as CEO, VP of Clinical Services, and Chief Administrative officer for hospitals and healthcare systems on the East Coast. Mr. Hawkins began his career as a surgical technician while simultaneously pursuing a Masters in business administration. His hands-on clinical experience allowed him to understand the needs of physicians and nurses while managing the business of hospital operations. Mr. Hawkins areas of responsibility as a hospital administrator included: surgical, open heart, oncology, cardiovascular, radiology, bio-medical engineering, clinical research programs, engineering, campus security, and pharmacy, among others. In addition to his experience as a Hospital Executive, Mr. Hawkins is a dedicated volunteer, serving on the Board of Directors for the Lee County branch of Habitat for Humanity and as a surgical coordinator for Living Hope Haiti, which has provided over 3,000 operations to Haitians in need since their launch in 2006. Since 2009, Mr. Hawkins has been a key member of the Hospital EXPERTS™ team, reviewing cases and testifying on behalf of the plaintiff or defendant.