Healthcare Attorney Gains Direct ROI and Client Referrals Through Immersive Longevity Events

There's a lot to gain as a member of the Healthspan Collective, in my case, both personally and professionally. Personally, I've learned so much about longevity and healthspan as a member of the, the group. Getting to engage with, with speakers and members from various fields, life sciences, healthcare, tech, it's really shaped my perspective as to how I think about longevity and healthspan. Professionally, it's also been a fantastic outlet to network and build professional ties. As a- an attorney supporting healthspan-focused businesses, I've seen direct ROI in terms of client referrals, speaking opportunities, and en- engagements, and other business opportunities. [gentle music] Hi, my name is Galen Hethcote, and I'm a healthcare attorney at Arent Fox Schiff, and I'm a member and co-leader of the firm's Longevity and Healthspan Industry Group, and I'm also a proud member of the Healthspan Collective. I've been attending events and really immersing myself in the organization and all that it has to offer over the past year and have gained tremendously from my participation, both personally and professionally. Healthspan, to me, is a measure of the quality of one's life. It really asks the question, are you living your best life and being your, your best self? What's interesting is that we're seeing a whole sector emerge around the concept of, of healthspan from biomarker testing platforms to wearables to concierge medical practices. I've positioned myself as a healthcare a- attorney to help support businesses in this space and help them navigate the interesting and novel legal and regulatory, um, issues that they encounter. So I'm in an interesting position where longevity and healthspan impact me both at a, on a personal level but also what I do professionally. Intentionality is embedded in everything that the Healthspan Collective does. It hosts curated salons and other events that bring together a diverse group of individuals across healthcare, life sciences, wellness, fitness, investment, and other related sectors, um, all pursuing a common shared goal around longevity and healthspan. I've, uh, gotten to attend events, um, at, uh, a number of hosted locations h- here in the Los Angeles area, and what's been a defining characteristic or feature of Healthspan Collective events is just how immersive they, they are. There's often some physical component, some fitness element, or some other immersive experiential aspect in addition to networking and getting to hear from speakers and panelists. They're always fantastic events. My first exposure to the Healthspan Collective was attending the Longevity Leadership Conference that the collective hosted in 2025. I went out of curiosity, both personally being interested in longevity and healthspan, but also professionally. I went interested in making contacts and building relationships from a business development standpoint. In the year since then, my relationship with the collective has grown and, and expanded. I've made strong friendships and built strong professional ties. Earlier this year, my firm, Arent Fox Schiff, was actually one of the event hosts for the 2026 Longevity Leadership Conference. That was a, a fantastic event. One of my colleagues and I participated on a moderated panel about regulatory risks in this space, and we got a tr- tremendous amount of positive feedback from, uh, our involvement. I initially sought out the Healthspan Collective a- as an outlet where I could build professional contacts and ties, and certainly, I have a- achieved those. The collective has been a fantastic partner and collaborator and, uh, has been a source of referrals for me and my, my colleagues at Arent Fox Schiff. But beyond just the professional connections, I've, I've also made meaningful friendships with like-minded individuals who are passionate about longevity and h- healthspan. [gentle music]