Health Care Law, Cyber Attacks & Wild Courtroom Stories | Beyond the Bar Ep. 13

In this episode of Beyond the Bar, Margarita Moshe and Oksana Davydova sit down with health care and pharmacy attorney Steve Polyakov to break down the realities of practicing law in one of the most complex and rapidly evolving industries. Steve shares how he went from corporate banking to building his own firm and eventually becoming a partner leading a health care practice. The conversation dives into the business side of medicine, regulatory challenges, and how lawyers actually build a client base from scratch. They also get into real-world legal issues most people never think about, including malpractice insurance traps, cyberattacks on medical providers, and how private equity is reshaping the healthcare industry. Plus, some of the wildest stories of Steve’s career, including being sent to a federal detention center to close a deal and navigating chaotic courtroom situations that feel straight out of a movie. This episode is a deep dive into the intersection of law, business, and healthcare, with real insights for lawyers, entrepreneurs, and anyone curious about how the system actually works behind the scenes. Follow Steve Here: ‪@healthcarelegallyspeaking‬   / stevepolyakov   00:00-01:30 Intro & Guest Introduction 01:30-05:30 Steve’s Background: From Banking to Law 05:30-10:30 Why No One Hires You Out of Law School 10:30-14:30 Building a Career Through Networking 14:30-18:30 Finding a Niche in Health Care Law 18:30-23:30 The Business Side of Medicine & Private Equity 23:30-29:30 Structuring Medical Practices Legally 29:30-35:50 Malpractice Insurance Explained (What Doctors Miss) 35:50-38:30 How Lawyers Actually Build Clients 38:30-42:30 Craziest Story: Federal Jail Contract Signing 42:30-47:30 Cyber Attacks on Medical Practices 47:30-53:30 Fraud, Oversight & Legal Accountability 53:30-57:00 Courtroom Chaos & Trial Stories 57:00-1:07:00 Final Thoughts & Closing