Barbara is the founder and President of the Center for Health and Wellness Law, LLC, a legal consulting firm dedicated to improving legal access and compliance for the health and wellness industries. She is also lead author of the book Rule the Rules on Workplace Wellness Programs, published by the American Bar Association and contributing author of Law for Fitness Managers & Exercise Professionals. She is also author of The Tug: Finding Purpose and Joy through Entrepreneurship. She is a frequent writer and speaker on health and wellness law topics, having presented for national organizations such as WELCOA, National Wellness Institute, HPLive, Healthstat University and HERO.

Barbara J. Zabawa is an Associate Professor of Law for the University of Missouri Kansas City where she teaches courses in health law, health justice and compliance.