NAPEO's 2025 Texas Leadership Council Forum

Join NAPEO's Texas Leadership Councils for our Leadership Council Forum on Wednesday, October 8 at the JW Marriott Downtown in Austin, TX!

Attend the event:

  • October 8-8, 2025
    1:30 pm - 5:30 pm EST
  • Austin, TX
    JW Marriott Downtown
  • Members Only

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About The Event

Join us in Austin on October 8th for NAPEO’s 2025 Texas LCF!

  • Date: Wednesday October 8, 2025
  • Time: 1:30pm – 5:30pm CT
  • Location: JW Marriott Downtown | 110 E 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701

This event will feature discussions on important state legislative and political affairs relevant to Texas. Stay tuned for the full event agenda. There will be an optional dinner at Bob’s Steak & Chop House after the event ends at an additional cost.

Cancellation Policy: All cancellations, additions, and changes must be submitted to NAPEO in writing. Refunds will only be issued for cancellations made prior to September 24, 2025. A $25 processing fee will apply to all cancellations to cover administrative and event preparatory costs.

If you have any questions, please contact Jonathon Bridgeman, NAPEO’s Manager, Events & Virtual Education.

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Event Schedule

Wednesday, October 8

Opening Remarks from NAPEO

Casey M. Clark, President and CEO, NAPEO

Welcome and Introductions

Corey Hookstra, President Corporate Strategy, ESI, Texas Leadership Council Vice Chair
• Antitrust Statement
• Member and Guest Introductions
• Introduction of Sponsors

Update from Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Courtney Arbour, Executive Director, TDLR
Jeff Copas, Senior Government Relations Officer, TDLR
Alex Hammond, Government Relations Officer, TDLR

Tort Reform Impact on Small Businesses

Lee Parsley, General Counsel, Texans for Lawsuit Reform

Texas Legal Update

Lauren Whiting, Partner, Jackson Lewis

Networking Break

Sponsored by Ameritas, AmWins, Guardian Life, MetLife, Slavic401k

Update from Texas Workforce Commission

Tommy Simmons, Senior Legal Counsel for Commissioner Esparza

Texas Political Landscape and 2026 Legislative Efforts

Galt Graydon, Partner, Graydon Strama Lucio Advocacy
Keith Strama, Partner, Graydon Strama Lucio Advocacy

Open Forum & Discussion, Good of the Order, Adjournment

Corey Hookstra, President Corporate Strategy, ESI, Texas Leadership Council Vice Chair

Optional Offsite Networking Dinner

Bob’s Steak and Chop House – 301 Lavaca Street, Austin, TX 78701

2025 LCF Sponsors

Thank you to NAPEO’s 2025 Leadership Council Forum Sponsors!