b'Im a bit of a science geek, Carter admits, so I really enjoy learning about whats happening in medicine, advancements in Carter researched cases and drafted opinions, setting the stage for an opportunity of a lifetime. technology and the research into With his experience, Carter had many opportunities,new treatments and cures.but he was especially impressed with Kirkland & Ellis and their commitment to giving younger lawyers more responsibility than other firms.They were good to me, giving me guidance but lettingCarter and Susan have become generous Foundation me work on deals right away, which provided manysupporters, with gifts to HonorHealth Heart Care, the opportunities to grow, Carter explains. And he madeResearch Institute and Greatest Needs fund. Now, the most of those opportunities, becoming a respectedCarter is giving even more of his time, commitment specialist in corporate law, including mergers andand loyalty, as he was recently named Board Chair for acquisitions, public offerings and securities law advice.2024-26.He was named partner in 1978 and helped the firm grow from 200 attorneys in Chicago to one with more thanIm looking forward to learning even more about 2,500 in offices around the world! HonorHealth and the Foundation, and to leverage my experience and network to advance our goals, Carter and Susan visited Arizona several times over theCarter explains. Im also interested in continuing years and have lived here since 2013. Their mutual lovethe great work Laurie has done in building bridges of art sparked an interest in the Phoenix Art Museumbetween the Hospital and Foundation boards for and Carter served on museum board, which he chairedmutual benefit.during the challenging COVID years.Connecting with his new community also included finding new friends who share his love of classic sportsCarter and Susancars. He connected with Laurie and Budd Florkiewicz, who have that mutual interest, and through them, subsequently met friends who are supporters of HonorHealth Foundation.We have really enjoyed meeting the wonderful people involved with HonorHealth Foundation, says Carter. We have become good friends with Sue Fletcher, and many others. So its no coincidence that he was introduced to the Foundation Board of Trustees.Following a surgery at HonorHealth, Carter also learned more first-hand of the excellent care the system provides.Im a bit of a science geek, Carter admits, so I really enjoy learning about whats happening in medicine, advancements in technology and the research into new treatments and cures. Carter is especially impressed with the advancements HonorHealth Research Institute has made in treatments for pancreatic cancer.HonorHealth Foundation Magazine 5'