Mercy for Survivors: How Pro Bono Lobbying Helped Pass Landmark Human Trafficking Legislation in Texas

Mercy for Survivors: How Pro Bono Lobbying Helped Pass Landmark Human Trafficking Legislation in Texas

In this episode of Good in Practice, host Caroline Heller sits down with Elizabeth Hadley, a Greenberg Traurig shareholder in the firm's Austin office, to discuss a years-long pro bono legislative effort that culminated in a landmark victory for human trafficking survivors in Texas.

As the pro bono lobbyist for the Lone Star Justice Alliance, Elizabeth worked across multiple legislative sessions to pass a law establishing duress as a defense for victims of human trafficking who were forced to commit crimes by their abusers. The legislation, which was ultimately signed into law following a regular session, a gubernatorial veto, and a rare special session fix, allows survivors to introduce evidence of their history of trauma and exploitation at trial.

Elizabeth and Caroline discuss the coalition-building and bipartisan cooperation that made the bill possible, the story of one survivor whose experience helped drive the effort, and what this work means to Elizabeth personally.

They also reflect on how pro bono legislative work represents an often overlooked but powerful way for lawyers to give back to their communities.

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Fighting for the Truth: The Wrongful Conviction Case of Pierre Rushing

Fighting for the Truth: The Wrongful Conviction Case of Pierre Rushing

In this episode of Greenberg Traurig's Good In Practice podcast, host Caroline Heller, Chair of the firm's Global Pro Bono Program, sits down with Jordan Grotzinger, Co-Chair of the firm's Los Angeles...

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Leadership and Legacy: How Pro Bono Work Shapes Greenberg Traurig's Culture, Careers, and Client Relationships

Leadership and Legacy: How Pro Bono Work Shapes Greenberg Traurig's Culture, Careers, and Client Relationships

In this special relaunch episode of the Good in Practice podcast, Caroline Heller, Chair of Greenberg Traurig's Global Pro Bono Program, sits down with GT CEO Brian Duffy to explore the heart and impa...

5 Maalis 14min

A U.S. Military Family Reunited

A U.S. Military Family Reunited

In this episode, Caroline speaks to Shareholder Jennifer A. Surprenant and Associate Ryan Foreman about how they helped an active member of the U.S. military obtain more access to his child. The group...

19 Huhti 202224min

2,500 miles apart: Two GT offices reunite  child with custodial grandmother

2,500 miles apart: Two GT offices reunite child with custodial grandmother

In this episode, Caroline speaks to Michael R. Sklaire, Jacob D. Bundickeg, Shirin Afsous, and Christian T. Spaulding about how they helped reunite a grandmother in Washington, D.C. with her 10 year o...

7 Maalis 202230min

Honoring Those Who Served with Pro Bono Service

Honoring Those Who Served with Pro Bono Service

In honor of Veterans Day, Caroline speaks with Greenberg Traurig's Adam Siegler, of counsel in the firm's Los Angeles office and its co-pro bono coordinator, veteran, and founder of Greenberg Traurig'...

11 Marras 202123min

There's No Place like HomeSafe

There's No Place like HomeSafe

In this episode, Caroline speaks to Matthew Ladika, CEO of The Children's Place at HomeSafe, David M. Layman, a shareholder in the firm's West Palm Beach office and its Real Estate Practice, and Ellio...

21 Syys 202132min

'A Different Type of Trauma': Legal Service  for Women Veterans

'A Different Type of Trauma': Legal Service for Women Veterans

In this episode, Caroline continues her conversation with Samantha Kubek, a former Equal Justice Works (EJW) fellow co-sponsored by GT and Greystone & Co. Inc. Kubek discusses some of the challenges t...

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