Abel Chacko
Biography
Abel Chacko is an associate in Norton Rose Fulbright's Houston office. His practice focuses on a broad range of healthcare regulatory and transactional matters.
Before joining the firm, Abel developed and advised on public health policy for the Texas legislature and, during the COVID-19 pandemic, local health departments.
Professional experience
Representative experience
Representative experience
- Advising hospitals and other providers on corporate infrastructure and compliance with Stark Law/Anti-Kickback Statute
- Consulting on Medicaid policy and innovation projects
Education
Education
- BS, magna cum laude, University of Houston, 2017
- JD, University of Houston, 2025
- Editor in Chief, Houston Journal of Health Law and Policy
Admissions
Admissions
- Texas State Bar
Publications
Publications
- Author, “Defending Healthcare Vertical Merger Challenges After the Release of 2023 Antitrust Merger Guidelines,” Houston Journal of Health Law & Policy (2025)
- Co-Author, "Harris Cares: A 2020 Vision for Health in Harris County" (2019)