Norton Rose Fulbright Named New US Healthcare Co-Head
The firm appointed Dallas partner Denise Webb Glass to lead its national healthcare practice.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in People
Norton Rose Fulbright has appointed Denise Webb Glass as US Co-Head of Healthcare. Glass replaces outgoing leader Stacey Murphy, who served in the position for six years.
Why it matters
Leadership transitions within large legal firms can signal shifts in practice focus or operational priorities for healthcare clients. This move provides continuity for the 3,000-lawyer global firm’s specialized healthcare division.
Norton Rose Fulbright maintains a global headcount of 3,000 lawyers. The incoming co-head, Denise Webb Glass, brings six years of experience as an administrative partner in the Dallas office to the new national role.
The players
Norton Rose Fulbright
A global law firm with approximately 3,000 lawyers focusing on various industry sectors, including healthcare.
Denise Webb Glass
A Dallas-based partner and newly appointed US Co-Head of Healthcare with a background in healthcare law.
Stacey Murphy
The outgoing US Co-Head of Healthcare who completed a six-year leadership tenure.
Susan Feigin Harris
A partner serving as the other US Co-Head of Healthcare alongside Glass.
The details
The appointment follows a planned leadership transition process intended to sustain the firm's healthcare practice performance. Glass will serve as US Co-Head of Healthcare alongside Susan Feigin Harris, overseeing operations for the sector. Glass has been recognized by Chambers USA for healthcare law since 2015 and previously held a firm-wide administrative role for six years.
Timeline
2009: Denise Webb Glass first recognized by The Best Lawyers in America.
2015: Glass began her tenure as Dallas Office Administrative Partner.
September 29, 2026: Glass officially appointed as US Co-Head of Healthcare.
Market Landscape
This appointment follows a standard leadership cycle at the firm, mirroring the six-year duration of the predecessor’s term. It underscores the firm's approach of rotating senior practice leadership to ensure administrative and operational stability.
Operators in the healthcare sector should evaluate how the firm’s leadership change might affect their ongoing legal counsel or regulatory compliance support. Review existing service agreements to determine if this transition necessitates a status update with your firm contact.
The takeaway
Management changes in specialized legal departments provide an opportunity for clients to assess their current firm engagement. Operators should review their own legal service contracts to confirm that account management remains aligned with their long-term operational needs.
Further reading
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