David Mebane, Executive Vice President and General Counsel for RWJBarnabas Health, Named to NJBIZ Law Power List for Fifth Time

Mebane Recognized for Significant Role, Collaborative Leadership; Retires This YearWest Orange, New Jersey, July 22, 2025 - David Mebane, Esq., Executive Vice President and General Counsel, RWJBarnabas Health, was honored again this year with inclusion on the 2025 NJBIZ Law Power List. This esteemed, annual list, compiled by a leader in statewide business news, recognizes New Jersey legal professionals who keep their organizations on a prosperous path and help develop the next generation of leaders.NJBIZ power lists are crafted by the publication's editorial staff based on reporting throughout the past year with input from experts in a variety of fields and recommendations from readers. Each list identifies individuals who, through their efforts, are helping to make New Jersey a better place to live, work and do business. Honorees have contributed meaningfully to the advancement of the public interest through their work and/or community service.Mr. Mebane is responsible for legal affairs, privacy and insurance throughout RWJBarnabas Health, and also serves as president of its captive insurance company. With more than 30 years of service to RWJBarnabas Health, Mr. Mebane played a significant role in its very creation, and his long history with the health system has provided him with a unique perspective on its strategic needs.Mr. Mebane was recognized as a Leader in Law by NJBIZ in 2025 and has been named to their prestigious Law Power 50 list for the past five years. He was also named Healthcare General Counsel of the Year by NJBIZ in 2017. Mr. Mebane will be retiring from RWJBarnabas Health at the end of this year. He has had an enduring impact on RWJBarnabas Health, and his process-driven and collaborative leadership style is respected and admired.About RWJBarnabas HealthRWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey's largest and most comprehensive academic health system, caring for more than five million people annually. Nationally renowned for quality and safety, the system includes 14 hospitals and 9,000 affiliated physicians integrated to provide care at more than 700 patient care locations.RWJBarnabas Health partners with its diverse communities to build and sustain a healthier New Jersey. It provides patient-centered care in a compassionate and equitable manner and is the state's largest safety-net provider and leader in addressing the social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health provides food to the hungry, housing for the homeless and economic opportunities to those most vulnerable.RWJBarnabas Health's commitment to enhancing access to care includes a transformative partnership with Rutgers University, including the Rutgers Cancer Institute - the state's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.RWJBarnabas Health is among New Jersey's largest private employers, with more than 44,000 employees, contributing more than $5.5 billion to the state economy every year. For more information, visit https://www.RWJBH.org.Contact: Carrie CristelloCarrie.Cristello@rwjbh.org RWJBarnabas Health NewsNews