Leslie Henry has been named President of the Texas Golf Association, one of the largest and most respected golf associations in the country that aims to promote the playing and advancement of golf in Texas.
Notably, Leslie is the first woman to serve the TGA in this role, which includes service as the Chair of TGA’s Board of Directors.
She was also the first woman to be elected an officer of the TGA in 2016.
Leslie first became interested in golf as a way to find equal footing in the legal industry. She has since developed a fierce love for the game and has built a successful amateur career.
Leslie will serve as TGA President until 2022, and she will be overseeing a number of exciting initiatives in Texas. The USGA launched the World Handicap System in January, the 2020 U.S. Women’s Open will be played at Champions Golf Club in Houston and the PGA of America is moving its headquarters to Frisco in 2021.
At Adams and Reese, Henry is a litigator and trial lawyer with a national practice advising oil and gas companies in toxic tort and environmental litigation. In her more than 20 years practicing law, she has tried cases in both state and federal court, bench and jury trials, and has extensive appellate experience. In addition to toxic tort litigation, Leslie has extensive experience litigating premises liability, personal injury, and wrongful death matters for clients in the energy and construction industries.
She also advises clients in the financial services industry on regulatory and operational issues.