Dallas, Texas

Operating at the intersection of medicine, law, and life sciences.

Expert witness in healthcare compliance and regulatory matters. Senior paralegal and investigator. Co-founder across FDA-regulated device, pharmacy, surgical hospital, and healthcare services ventures. Practice covers FDA enforcement, HIPAA, the Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, and OIG compliance.

Background Inquiries
Practicing
Since 1995
Biotech · Strategic Advisory · Expert Witness Scroll

Background

Operator. Strategist. Builder.

Three decades inside healthcare regulatory disputes, building case strategies, preparing expert analyses for trial, and advising founders and operators across the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex and the United States.

Practice covers FDA enforcement, HIPAA privacy and security, the Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law physician self-referral prohibitions, and OIG compliance program standards. Cases include regulatory violations, billing fraud, compliance program failures, and healthcare operations disputes. Work with plaintiff and defense counsel on matters where the compliance question is central to liability.

Parallel track as a co-founder and investor across FDA-regulated medical device, pharmacy, surgical hospital, intraoperative neuromonitoring, pharmaceutical wholesale distribution, and healthcare staffing platforms. Multiple exits to strategic acquirers and private equity.

Operational background as senior paralegal and investigator delivers practical knowledge of how compliance failures happen, the documentation gaps that precede enforcement, and the patterns that drive liability. Based in Dallas. Available for retained engagements nationwide.

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Andrew J. Hillman
Andrew J. Hillman · Dallas
30+
Years building
and advising
4
Active business
entities
351(a)
FDA BLA pathway
expertise
$1K
Annual biotech
grant, founded

Practice Focus

Deep expertise across
medicine, law, and strategy.

01

FDA Regulatory Strategy

351(a) BLA pathway navigation, Drug Master File preparation, pre-IND strategy, and cGMP compliance for biologic therapeutics including cell-derived extracellular vesicle programs.

02

Regenerative Medicine

Commercialization, distribution, physician education, clinical adoption strategy, and revenue model development for advanced cellular and exosome-based therapeutics.

03

Healthcare Compliance

Anti-Kickback Statute analysis, Stark Law advisory, HIPAA frameworks, OIG opinion applications, and corporate practice of medicine structuring across 50-state environments.

04

Expert Witness & Advisory

Retained expert services for complex healthcare and biotech litigation. Cross-disciplinary testimony spanning clinical operations, regulatory compliance, commercial damages, and industry standards.

Selected Engagements

A record across biologics,
commercialization, and law.

1995 – Present Hillman Ventures — expert witness & legal consulting FDA · HIPAA · AKS · Stark · OIG
2021 – Present Senior paralegal & investigator — Dallas private law firm Healthcare litigation · Investigations
Present Confidential biologics platform — WJ-MSC exosome therapeutics, 351(a) BLA pathway 351(a) BLA · CMC · IND
Present Confidential oncology platform — novel therapeutic mechanism Oncology · Strategy
2019 – Present Interventional spine practice — minimally invasive disc therapeutics Operator · Advisor
2016 – 2021 Bone Solutions Inc. — Mg-based orthobiologics Former co-founder · Exited
2014 – 2020 Cornell Pharmacy — Texas TSBP Class A community pharmacy Former co-founder · Exited to Pharma Holdings
2015 – 2020 Pharma Holdings US of TN (Meds of TN) — pharmaceutical wholesale distribution Former co-founder · Exited
2013 – 2019 Victory Medical Center Landmark — multi-specialty surgical hospital Former co-founder · Exited
2014 – 2019 Texas IO Monitoring — intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) Former co-founder · Exited (PE roll-up)
2012 – 2020 Infinity Toxicology — CLIA Highly Complex laboratory Former co-founder · Exited to Next Health
2010 – 2021 Business Partners in Health Care — Dallas healthcare staffing Former co-founder · Exited to Next Health
2017 – 2019 BDS Healthcare LLC — Dallas–Fort Worth healthcare holding company Former co-founder · Exited
Annual Andrew Hillman Grant for Biotech — merit award Philanthropy

Board Tenure & Philanthropy

In Service.

Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, Dallas.

Multi-year board service alongside his son, Ashton J. Hillman. Co-leader of the annual KidSwing for Scottish Rite golf tournament, a player-fundraising event benefiting pediatric orthopedic care, with personal matched giving across multiple tournament years.

  • 2015$58,609KidSwing Player Fundraising
  • 2017$88,781KidSwing Player Fundraising
  • 2018$30,707KidSwing Player Fundraising

Amounts reflect player-fundraising totals presented at tournament close. Andrew Hillman's contributions included personal matching across the tournament years shown.

KidSwing for Scottish Rite Hospital for Children — 2018 fundraising presentation
KidSwing for Scottish Rite · June 2018

Philanthropy

The Andrew Hillman
Grant for Biotech.

The Andrew Hillman Grant for Biotech is an annual merit-based award recognizing emerging talent in biotechnology, regenerative medicine, and life sciences. Established to support the next generation of researchers, entrepreneurs, and scientists advancing human health.

Recipients are selected on demonstrated innovation, scientific rigor, and the potential for real-world clinical impact. Early-stage support for high-potential individuals produces outsized results for patients and the field.

$1,000
Annual merit award · Biotechnology

Selection Criteria

  • Demonstrated innovation in biotechnology, regenerative medicine, or life sciences
  • Scientific merit with a clear pathway to clinical or commercial application
  • Early-stage researchers, students, or entrepreneurs actively working in the field
  • Commitment to advancing patient outcomes and therapeutic access
  • Strong academic or professional record in the relevant discipline

Selected Press

In the Record.

Education & Credentials

Built on academic
and regulatory record.

Education

  • Southern Methodist University — Cox School of Business Business Administration & Management · 1997 – 2001
  • Dallas College Business Administration & Management · 1995 – 1997

Licenses & Certifications

  • Former M.R.I. Center License Holder Texas Department of State Health Services
  • Former Notary Public Office of the Texas Secretary of State
  • Former C.O.L.A. Designation Holder — Highly Complex Labs Commission on Office Laboratory Accreditation

Honors & Affiliations

  • Board service — Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children Dallas · Multi-year tenure
  • Mensa International Member · 2010
  • Who's Who of Executives & Professionals Inducted · 1996
  • Languages English (native) · Hebrew (working)
Dallas skyline at dusk
— Headquartered Dallas, Texas Practicing since 1995

Programs & Initiatives

Supporting the next generation.

Scholarship

Andrew Hillman Scholarship

Annual award for aspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders across the United States.

Visit program site →

Grant

Andrew Hillman Grant

Discretionary grant program supporting biotech and healthcare innovation.

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Writing

On the page.

Frequently Asked

On the Record.

Who is Andrew Jonathan Hillman?

Andrew Jonathan Hillman is a Dallas-based entrepreneur, investor, and expert witness with three decades of experience in FDA-regulated healthcare ventures. He has co-founded or operated companies in orthobiologics, licensed pharmacy, surgical hospital infrastructure, clinical laboratory services, intraoperative neuromonitoring, and healthcare staffing. He serves as a senior paralegal and investigator at a Dallas private law firm, focused on healthcare compliance and regulatory matters.

What is the Andrew Hillman Scholarship?

The Andrew Hillman Scholarship is an annual award established in 2024 for aspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders across the United States. The program is administered through andrewhillmanscholarship.com.

What is the Andrew Hillman Grant?

The Andrew Hillman Grant is a discretionary program supporting biotech and healthcare innovation. Information is available at andrewhillmangrant.com.

What areas does Andrew Hillman cover as an expert witness?

Healthcare compliance and regulatory matters including FDA enforcement, the Anti-Kickback Statute, the Stark Law, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and matters involving the Office of Inspector General. Engagements include senior paralegal and investigative work across healthcare-regulated industries.

Where is Andrew Hillman based?

Dallas, Texas. He has practiced from Dallas since 1995.

What is Andrew Hillman's educational background?

Southern Methodist University Cox School of Business (1997–2001). Dallas College (1995–1997).

How can someone contact Andrew Hillman?

Inquiries are directed to the contact details listed on this site or via the program websites at andrewhillmanscholarship.com and andrewhillmangrant.com.

What civic and philanthropic work has Andrew Hillman been involved in?

Andrew Hillman has served on the board of Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas for many years alongside his son, Ashton J. Hillman. He co-led the annual KidSwing for Scottish Rite Hospital golf tournament with personal matched giving. He is also the founder of the Andrew Hillman Scholarship for entrepreneurs and the Andrew Hillman Grant for biotech innovation.

Inquiries

Let's connect.

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Available for retained advisory engagements, expert witness consultations, and strategic partnerships in biotech, healthcare, and legal services. Based in Dallas, Texas.

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