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 Austin | 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.
Register NowEvent 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!
