Lawrence A. Manson

Lawrence A. Manson (known as Larry) is an Adjunct Lecturer at National Louis University, teaching HSM 505: Managing Systems/Funding in Health Services. He holds a BA in Honors Psychology from Vanderbilt University and a JD from Columbia University Law School. Manson is a licensed attorney (Illinois), nursing home administrator, and Qualified Intellectual Development Professional (QIDP). His career includes private health law practice, serving as General Counsel for the American Hospital Association, and arguing a landmark case before the U.S. Supreme Court. He currently serves as CEO of a not-for-profit agency supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities. Manson’s research focuses on social organization theory, status inconsistency, and applying psychological principles to organizational management.

• Education: BA (Vanderbilt University), JD (Columbia University)

Expertise spans health law, regulatory compliance, and nonprofit governance. Former roles include leadership in the American Bar Association’s Health Law Section and the Illinois Association of Healthcare Attorneys. He has chaired hospital Institutional Review Boards and non-profit agencies aiding the homeless.

No awards or grants are explicitly listed, but his professional contributions highlight significant legal and administrative achievements.

Labs/Teams: None specified; however, his CEO role involves managing interdisciplinary teams in residential and vocational services for individuals with disabilities.