About The Event
Join Us for NAPEO’s 2026 Texas Leadership Council Forum!
Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Time: 12:30–5:30 PM CT
Location: JW Marriott Austin
Austin, TX
Network with industry leaders and peers at NAPEO’s Texas Leadership Council Forum. Following the meeting, join us for a networking dinner at J-Prime Steakhouse (additional fee applies).
An agenda for the event is available here.
Cancellation Policy
- All cancellations, additions, and changes must be submitted to NAPEO in writing.
- Refunds are available for cancellations made by November 10, 2026, minus a $25 processing fee.
Questions?
Please contact Robin Schlesinger .
Event Schedule
Tuesday, November 17
Networking Lunch
Opening Remarks
Casey M. Clark, President and CEO, NAPEO
Welcome and Introductions
Corey Hookstra, President, ESI, Texas Leadership Council 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, Assistant Director of Government Relations, TDLR
Alex Hammond, Senior Government Relations Officer, TDLR
Update from Texas Workforce Commission
Chairman Joe Esparza, Commissioner for Employers, TWC
Mario Hernandez, Senior Legal Counsel to Chairman Joe Esparza, TWC
Networking Break
Texas Legal Update
Lauren Whiting, Partner, Jackson Lewis
Update from Texans for Lawsuit Reform
Ryan Patrick, CEO, Texas for Lawsuit Reform
Texas Political Landscape and 2027 Legislative Efforts
Keith Strama, Partner, Graydon Strama Lucio Advocacy
Shannon Swan, Legislative Consultant, Graydon Strama Lucio
Open Forum & Discussion, Good of the Order, Adjournment
Corey Hookstra, President, ESI, Texas Leadership Council Chair
- J-Prime Steakhouse
Optional Offsite Networking Dinner
J-Prime Steakhouse Austin
301 Brazos St. #150, Austin, TX 78701
2026 LCF Sponsors
Thank you to NAPEO’s 2026 Leadership Council Forum Sponsors!
