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Elizabeth Ross Hadley focuses her practice on government law and policy as well as complex 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, financial services, energy, the Texas Public Information Act, procurement matters, and campaign finance compliance in Texas. Drawing on prior experience working in the U.S. Senate, the Texas State Senate and the Texas Department of Agriculture, Elizabeth brings a sophisticated understanding of legislative and government agency processes. She advocates for clients before the Texas legislature and Governor’s office, guides clients through rule-making and regulatory proceedings before state agencies, boards and commissions, as well as handling matters before the Texas Attorney General. Her insider knowledge of government operations enables her to navigate complex processes efficiently and strategically.

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 has wide-ranging trial experience in state and federal courts in both Texas and Mississippi, including first and second chair in jury and bench trials, motions practice, discovery, and mediation. She has handled cases from start to finish working with legal teams across the country to pursue desirable results for clients whether they are individuals, small businesses or large corporations.

Elizabeth’s advocacy for clients 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 offer a strategic and comprehensive approach to pursue their objectives.

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주요 경력

  • Representation of clients before the Texas State Legislature and Executive Branch.
  • Representation of clients in regulatory matters before Texas state agencies, boards and commissions.
  • Representation of national retailer on legislative and regulatory matters in Texas.
  • Representation of international pharmaceutical company on matters before the Texas legislature as well as on litigation matters.
  • Representation of national insurance companies on legislative and regulatory matters in Texas.
  • Representation of life and health insurance companies on compliance issues in Texas.
  • Representation of clients on procurement-related and state government contract matters in Texas.
  • Representation of autonomous vehicle company in legislative matters before the Texas legislature.
  • Representation of pharmaceutical and medical device companies in products liability claims and mass torts litigation in Mississippi and Texas.
  • Representation of energy company on legislative and regulatory matters in Texas.
  • Representation of financial services companies on legislative and regulatory matters in Texas.
  • Representation of clients on legislative and regulatory matters related to corporate governance and business structures in Texas.
  • Representation of public and private sector clients involved in Freedom of Information Act requests under the Texas Public Information Act before the Texas Attorney General.
  • Assistant Commissioner for Marketing, Texas Department of Agriculture, Hon. Todd Staples, Commissioner
  • General Counsel and Policy Analyst, Hon. Kip Averitt, Texas State Senator, District 22 Chairman, Senate Committee on Natural Resources
  • Assistant Foreign Policy Advisor, Senate Majority Leader’s Office, U.S. Senator Trent Lott

수상 및 주요 활동

  • Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Administrative / Regulatory Law; Government Relations Practice; Insurance Law, 2021-2026
  • Listed, Super Lawyers Magazine, Texas Super Lawyers, 2019-2025
  • Recipient, Inaugural Youth Advocate Award, Lone Star Justice Alliance, 2025
  • Listed, Austin Monthly Magazine, "Top Attorneys in Austin," 2020-2024
  • Team Member, a Law360 “Product Liability Practice Group of the Year,” 2021-2022
  • Team Member, The American Lawyer’s “Products Liability Litigation Department of the Year,” 2018
  • Team Member, Best Lawyers in America® "Top Listed – Government Relations," 2018
  • Recipient, Tahirih Justice Center’s Pro Bono “Legislative Champion Award,” 2017
  • Team Member, BTI Power Rankings, “The 16 Strongest Firms for ‘Go-To Outside Counsel’ Insurance Work,” 2016
  • Finalist, Austin Under 40 Award (Governmental Affairs), 2015
  • Finalist, Austin Under 40 Award (Legal), 2014
  • Team Member, a U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Government Relations Law Firm of the Year," 2014
    • Ranked, Tier 1 – Government Relations, Austin Metropolitan Area
  • Member, State Bar of Texas
    • Chair, State Bar of Texas Legislative and Campaign Law Section, 2019-2020
  • Member, Law360 Editorial Advisory Board, Texas, 2022-2026
  • Member, Austin Bar Association
  • Member, Mississippi Bar Association
  • Chair, Northern Region, Young Lawyers Association, Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association, 2007-2008
  • Advisory Board Member, University of Mississippi Department of Political Science, 2018-Present
    • Chair, Advisory Board, 2024-Present
  • Member, The Junior League of Austin, Texas, 2010-Present
    • Chair, Junior League FIT ("Food in Tummies") Program, 2015-2016
  • Board Member, Dress for Success Austin, Board of Directors, 2013-Present
    • Board President, 2022
  • Vice-President, Mississippi Society of Washington D.C., 2001
  • Member, Women’s Symphony League of Austin, 2015-Present

학력 및 자격사항

학력
  • J.D., The University of Mississippi School of Law
    • First Place, Moot Court Trial Competition
    • Member, National Trial Competition Team
    • Legal Research Assistant, Professor of Corporate Law
    • Scholarship Recipient as the Outstanding Student in Trial Practice awarded by the Mississippi Bar Association
  • B.A., Political Science, The University of Mississippi
    • Dean’s List
    • Chancellor’s Honor Roll
자격
  • Texas
  • Mississippi
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas

Related Capabilities

Government Law & Policy Life Sciences & Medical Technology Litigation Regulatory & Compliance Pharmaceutical, Medical Device & Health Care Litigation Products Liability & Mass Torts Insurance Regulatory & Transactions Pharmaceutical, Medical Device & Health Care Political Law & Compliance State Attorneys General Practice Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Energy & Natural Resources