Atlanta software maker Eclipsys Corp. picked a California law firm to give it advice on a pending acquisition.
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher partner Michelle Hodges in Irvine, Calif. advised Eclipsys on its agreement to purchase MediNotes Corp. for $45 million in cash and stock. Eclipsys’ general counsel is Brian W. Copple, a former Gibson Dunn partner.
Hodges has worked with Eclipsys on other M&A matters, having been lead counsel to the company on its February acquisition of Enterprise Performance Systems Inc.
Eclipsys makes software to allow healthcare companies to manage patient information, billing and medical records. MediNotes, of West Des Moines, Iowa, makes software for physician practice group management.