Tanzania Vicino, JD, CNM, MS, C-EFM
Associate Attorney
Tanzania Vicino joined WVFK&N with an impressive background that combines her extensive experience in the medical field with her legal expertise. After spending almost two decades as an obstetrical and gynecological clinician, Tanzi turned her sights on the world of medical malpractice. She leverages her comprehensive medical knowledge to advocate for victims of medical negligence, malpractice, and birth injuries.
Medical Background
Before embarking on her legal career, Tanzania achieved a Master of Science in Advanced Practice Nursing from the University of Maryland School of Nursing, where she made the Dean’s List for her outstanding academic performance. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Hampton University, where she was a Presidential Scholar.
Tanzania has held key roles in both clinical and hospital settings. She has served as the Head of the Department at Park West Health Systems and as a Hospital Laborist at Metropolitan Ob/Gyn and Associates at Mercy Medical Center. In these positions, she managed complex obstetric and gynecologic care, trained medical professionals, and participated in quality assurance and performance improvement committees. Tanzania also shared her expertise as an Adjunct Clinical Instructor and Preceptor at Georgetown University, where she instructed graduate health science students in ambulatory care settings.
This experience gave Tanzania critical insight into the healthcare industry and proper neonatal healthcare practices. As such, she can provide clients with her medical expertise, utilizing it to fight for their rights and get justice for their families. In the courtroom, Tanzania’s medical expertise helps her get the most out of expert witnesses, establishing the true facts of the case and building trust with juries.
Education and Legal Training
Tanzania earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, where she focused on healthcare law and earned a certificate in this specialty. During her time at law school, she was recognized for her exceptional legal skills by the UM School of Law Legal Writing Center and received the prestigious Larry B. Shoda Award for scholastic excellence and commitment. Tanzania actively participated in the Health Care Law Society and served as Vice-President of the Student Bar Association.
After graduating from law school, she joined us at WVFK&N to begin seeking justice for the victims of birth injuries and medical malpractice.
Legal Experience
During her legal training, Tanzania gained invaluable experience as a Law Clerk at Keilty Bonadio LLC, where she conducted legal research for medical malpractice and personal injury cases. She also worked as a Student Attorney in the Medical Legal Partnership of the Francis King Carey Clinical Law Program.
Why Did Tanzania Join the WVFK&N Team?
“When I was practicing, my motto was ‘putting patients first.‘ When I thought about practicing law, I knew I wanted to put clients first after their doctors or healthcare systems failed to put them first. Medical malpractice allows me to give something back to families that have suffered grave harm, even though no monetary value can replace what some have lost.” Tanzania is a compassionate and skilled medical malpractice attorney who brings a unique and valuable perspective to our team. Expertise in both healthcare and law enables her to advocate effectively for victims of medical negligence, ensuring that their voices are heard and their rights are protected.
