October 29, 2025 | 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM CDT
Headliners Club
221 6th Street Suite 2100
Austin, TX, USA 78701
Overview (Program Summary)
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ACC AustinGreenberg Traurig Presents: Navigating Change: Legislative and Judicial Developments Impacting Texas Businesses in 2025 and Beyond
This CLE program provides an overview of key legislative changes from the 89th Texas Legislative Session that directly impact businesses operating in the state, including those in the health care sector. Topics will include updates to the Texas Business Organizations Code and significant health care-related legislation affecting providers, insurers, and corporate compliance. The session also explores the newly established Fifteenth Court of Appeals and Texas Business Courts, highlighting their jurisdiction, judicial composition, and early decisions shaping litigation in the state. Attendees will gain insights into how these recent legal developments may influence business operations and risk management strategies in Texas.
One hour of Texas MCLE Credit is Approved for this presentation.
AGENDA
• 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM - Registration
• 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Presentation
• 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Networking Reception
SPEAKERS
Dale Wainwright, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, Austin
Elizabeth Ross Hadley, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, Austin
Speakers
Dale Wainwright, Partner, Greenberg Traurig, Austin
Dale Wainwright, Co-Chair of the firm’s National Appeals & Legal Issues Group and Chair of the Texas Appellate Practice, has more than three decades of experience. He has substantial experience in high-risk, precedent-setting appeals, representing clients in complex commercial, energy, personal injury, health care, and administrative disputes in state and federal trial and appellate courts. Dale handles briefing and oral argument in trial and appellate courts, structures appeals and mandamus proceedings for success and counsels clients on litigation strategy, error preservation at trial, jury charge preparation, post-verdict proceedings, and analysis of the trial record for appellate potential.
Dale Wainwright, Co-Chair of the firm’s National Appeals & Legal Issues Group and Chair of the Texas Appellate Practice, has more than three decades of experience. He has substantial experience in high-risk, precedent-setting appeals, representing clients in complex commercial, energy, personal injury, health care, and administrative disputes in state and federal trial and appellate courts. Dale handles briefing and oral argument in trial and appellate courts, structures appeals and mandamus proceedings for success and counsels clients on litigation strategy, error preservation at trial, jury charge preparation, post-verdict proceedings, and analysis of the trial record for appellate potential.
Elizabeth Ross Hadley, Partner, Greenberg Traurig, Austin
Elizabeth Ross Hadley focuses her practice on both government law and policy and litigation matters. Elizabeth is Board Certified in legislative and campaign law by The Texas Board of Legal Specialization (TBLS). Her government practice includes representing clients with legislative, regulatory, and administrative issues across all policy areas, with an emphasis on insurance regulation, economic development, technology, health care, education, the Texas Public Information Act, procurement matters, and campaign finance compliance in Texas.
Elizabeth Ross Hadley focuses her practice on both government law and policy and litigation matters. Elizabeth is Board Certified in legislative and campaign law by The Texas Board of Legal Specialization (TBLS). Her government practice includes representing clients with legislative, regulatory, and administrative issues across all policy areas, with an emphasis on insurance regulation, economic development, technology, health care, education, the Texas Public Information Act, procurement matters, and campaign finance compliance in Texas.
Her litigation practice includes the representation of pharmaceutical, consumer products, and medical device companies in national products liability and mass torts matters, as well as representation of insurance companies, financial institutions, health care providers, public and private corporations, and state governmental entities in various litigation-related matters. Elizabeth’s advocacy for clients both in the legislature as well as in the courts gives her a unique perspective into how laws affect businesses and allows her to advise clients from both a legal and legislative viewpoint. This enables Elizabeth to provide valuable insight to clients whether they are working through the legislative, regulatory or litigation process, and a strategic approach to the client’s needs that encompasses one or all of these strategies.
CLE
State: Texas
Category: Credit Pending
Sponsored By
Sponsored by Greenberg Traurig
Over five decades ago, while at lunch in a South Florida deli, attorneys Larry J. Hoffman, Mel Greenberg, and Robert Traurig saw an opportunity to establish a new breed of law firm for South Florida; a firm that mirrored a New York style firm. In 1967, they founded the law firm Greenberg Traurig Hoffman, a quality business law firm where client service and collaboration ruled.
Over five decades ago, while at lunch in a South Florida deli, attorneys Larry J. Hoffman, Mel Greenberg, and Robert Traurig saw an opportunity to establish a new breed of law firm for South Florida; a firm that mirrored a New York style firm. In 1967, they founded the law firm Greenberg Traurig Hoffman, a quality business law firm where client service and collaboration ruled.
This new model was strong and scalable: deliver the quality legal work of which substantial U.S. commercial clients were accustomed; truly listen to and work hand-in-hand with clients to help them achieve their goals (not simply drown them in legalese); and do so while offering a decentralized structure that would help them control their legal costs. This approach would also allow the new firm to develop substantial and long-term relationships with some of the top businesses in the region, and, eventually, the world.
In the early 1990s, the consolidation of firms had started to take off. The firm developed a strategy that would allow it to deliver the United States to clients at much better value through quality lawyers in the key growth, financial, and political centers in the United States. Clients no longer needed two different firms for the same matter but because matters were priced locally and with flexibility, they could take advantage of market differences when it came to budgeting.
In the early 1990s, the consolidation of firms had started to take off. The firm developed a strategy that would allow it to deliver the United States to clients at much better value through quality lawyers in the key growth, financial, and political centers in the United States. Clients no longer needed two different firms for the same matter but because matters were priced locally and with flexibility, they could take advantage of market differences when it came to budgeting.
The firm’s cultural strategy attracted the highly ranked attorneys, who were already perceived as leaders in their community. These individuals wanted to join a firm of positive people who valued working together and shared experience and clients for the benefit of all involved.
The new firm was (and remains) non-bureaucratic. When clients needed a decision, they knew they were talking to someone who could make it happen.
From the beginning, Greenberg Traurig selected laterals not solely on traditional criteria, but also on how well they fit this new culture of collaboration. Additionally, the firm focused on creating a business staff roster that aimed to be the best in the profession.
Early on, Greenberg Traurig developed a strong commitment to giving back to the community. Attorneys and business staff striving to make a difference by leading, volunteering, and donating to a rich spectrum of causes.
Nearly 60 years after its founding, Greenberg Traurig has more than 3000 attorneys and 50 locations on four continents.
From the beginning, Greenberg Traurig selected laterals not solely on traditional criteria, but also on how well they fit this new culture of collaboration. Additionally, the firm focused on creating a business staff roster that aimed to be the best in the profession.
Early on, Greenberg Traurig developed a strong commitment to giving back to the community. Attorneys and business staff striving to make a difference by leading, volunteering, and donating to a rich spectrum of causes.
Nearly 60 years after its founding, Greenberg Traurig has more than 3000 attorneys and 50 locations on four continents.
As each new office opened, this unique culture was replicated, but never dictated. The firm grew by way of laterals who fit in and had a passion for quality work and collaboration, and in response to client needs. Greenberg Traurig has never done a merger and remains one firm. Each new office can be traced to an opportunity to better serve clients.
There never has been a headquarters office. From Day 1, people have been empowered to do the right thing and the best thing no matter where they were sitting. These qualities have allowed the firm to thrive along with its valued clients, attorneys, and staff.
We are proud of our achievements and grateful to our founders and to all those who continuously work harder and smarter to expand their vision.
There never has been a headquarters office. From Day 1, people have been empowered to do the right thing and the best thing no matter where they were sitting. These qualities have allowed the firm to thrive along with its valued clients, attorneys, and staff.
We are proud of our achievements and grateful to our founders and to all those who continuously work harder and smarter to expand their vision.