Isabelle Bibet-Kalinyak to Speak at the 2026 AAO Connect Meeting
Pullman & Comley Health Care Attorney Isabelle Bibet-Kalinyak will lead two panel discussions at AAO 2026: Connect at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. The meeting brings together ophthalmologists, practice leaders and industry professionals for the year’s premier event in eye care, featuring clinical updates, practice management strategies, subspecialty programs and hands-on learning opportunities. Isabelle is a member of AAO/AAOE and will lead the following sessions.
Saturday, October 10, 2026
The Independence Blueprint: Build a Scalable Ophthalmic Practice Without Private Equity
- Time: 3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST
- Session: 268
- Location: 210
- Overview: This course will explore growth and succession options for independent ophthalmology practices, including expansion, mergers, hospital partnerships and private equity. Participants will learn to evaluate growth options, engage partners in planning discussions, recruit and mentor younger providers and begin lifecycle planning.
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Co-speaker(s): Ravi Goel, M.D., Regional Eye Associates; Rajesh U. Kothari, Managing Director, Cascade Partners LLC; Cynthia Matossian, M.D., GPOphtho
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Sunday, October 11, 2026
Policy-Based HR Tactics to Protect Your Practice
- Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. CST
- Session: 465
- Location: 208-209
- Overview: This course will explore practical, policy-driven approaches to workforce management, including attendance, compliance, workplace policies and physician-manager alignment. Participants will learn to identify key employment risks, apply consistent policies and strengthen accountability and workplace culture.
- Co-speaker(s): Aamer Hayat, Chief Administrative Officer, Northern California Retina Vitreous Associates Medical Group; Mike Lyons, Human Resources Consultant, Seasoned Advice; Sherri White, CEO, Retina Associates of Western NY, PC
If you wish to set up a meeting with Attorney Bibet-Kalinyak to discuss your ongoing or emerging legal and transactional matters, please text (330) 554-4133 or email ibibet-kalinyak@pullcom.com.
To register and for more information, please visit the AAO 2026 Meeting Guide.