Lecturer Bio
Les Trachtman, Esq.
Les Trachtman brings a unique blend of legal, business, and technological expertise to the intersection of law and medicine. He holds both a JD and an MBA and has led multiple organizations through successful strategic growth initiatives. Les is a bestselling author and a faculty member at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School.
Currently, Les focuses on developing technologies that improve access to and collaboration around critical medical information-particularly in the context of litigation. He has worked extensively with law firms and attorneys specializing in personal injury and medical malpractice, helping them better navigate the complexities of medical imaging throughout the legal process.
Les frequently speaks on topics such as:
-Understanding the DICOM medical image format and how to extract embedded data.
-Securely sharing medical images with expert witnesses in a HIPAA-compliant manner.
-Techniques for highlighting and presenting key findings in support of settlement or trial.
Les is passionate about bridging the gap between medical innovation and legal practice through practical, tech-enabled solutions.