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.
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
•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
