HOUSTON – July 18, 2022 – Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP is strategically expanding in Texas with the addition of Adam Laughton as a Health Care & FDA Practice shareholder in its growing Houston office. Laughton joins the firm from Seyfarth Shaw LLP where he served as a partner in the corporate practice.
"Greenberg Traurig is committed to Texas and its legal market, and has been for almost 20 years," said Richard A. Rosenbaum, the firm's Executive Chairman. "As Greenberg Traurig Houston continues to expand, it is important that we remain true to the spirit and business needs of the city, including the further strengthening of our health care practice and maintaining an environment that is diverse, vibrant and innovative, while collaborating with our national and global practices."
“Adding solution-driven and client-centric attorneys to our office is a top priority, as we continue our strategic expansion efforts,” said Shari L. Heyen, managing shareholder of the Houston office. “Adam’s knowledge and experience in regulatory and compliance matters will make him a valued asset to our clients and the firm. We look forward to a successful future together.”
Laughton guides clients through complex regulations, enforcement, potential investigations, and reimbursement challenges that define the highly regulated health care industry. He also works with providers to develop custom legal strategies for doing business in an ever-changing industry.
“Greenberg Traurig’s global platform will allow me to better serve my clients in the most effective and efficient way,” Laughton said. “I look forward to growing my career alongside a dynamic team of highly-regarded legal minds.”
During his 14-year career, Laughton has handled dozens of transactions in the health care space, ranging in size up to $1 billion in value. His clientele includes healthcare facilities, physicians, pharmacies, laboratories, and other service providers. He also advises startups, entrepreneurs, and provider joint ventures.
Laughton will be a prominent member of the Health Care & FDA Practice in Houston which includes Shareholder Charles C. Dunham, IV. Laughton earned his J.D. and B.A. from Duke University.
In addition to Laughton, the firm’s three offices in Texas have recently added strategic hires in various core practice areas, including Shareholders Ashley Aten (Real Estate), Steven E. Bartz (Corporate), Denis Braham (Real Estate), Vernon L. Lewis (White Collar Defense & Special Investigations), and Austin R. Wyker (Tax); and, as Of Counsels, Lauren Harrison (Litigation), Martye Kendrick (Public Finance & Infrastructure), and Jennifer S. Kukla (Real Estate).
About Greenberg Traurig’s Health Care & FDA Practice: Greenberg Traurig’s multidisciplinary Health Care & FDA Practice provides strategic counsel to a diverse group of companies and other organizations, helping them to respond proactively to the rapidly changing health care marketplace. The group combines dedicated experience in health care regulatory compliance and operational matters with the firm’s capabilities in corporate & securities, finance, tax, antitrust, ERISA, commercial and governmental litigation, restructuring, intellectual property and biotechnology, in order to provide a wide range of legal services.
About Greenberg Traurig, LLP – Texas: Texas is important to Greenberg Traurig, LLP and the firm’s history. With approximately 140 Texas lawyers in Austin, Dallas, and Houston, Greenberg Traurig has deep roots in the Texas business, legal, and governmental communities. Greenberg Traurig Texas works with clients to address their interdisciplinary legal needs across the state utilizing the firm’s global platform. The Texas attorneys are experienced in industries key to the state’s future, including: aviation, chemicals, construction, education, energy and natural resources, financial institutions, health care, hedge funds, hospitality, infrastructure, insurance, media, medical devices, pharmaceutical and biotechnology, real estate, retail, sports, technology and software, telecommunications, transportation, and video games and esports.
About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2400 attorneys in 43 locations in the United States, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East. The firm, often recognized for its focus on philanthropic giving, innovation, diversity, and pro bono, reported gross revenue of over $2 Billion for FY 2021. The firm is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law 100, Am Law Global 100, NLJ 250, and Law360 (US) 400. On the debut 2022 Law360 Pulse Leaderboard, it is a Top 15 firm. Greenberg Traurig is Mansfield Rule 4.0 Certified Plus by The Diversity Lab and net carbon neutral with respect to its office energy usage. Web: www.gtlaw.com.