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Executive Members of THLA

  • Bradford Adatto

    Bradford Adatto

    Current President
    Byrd Adatto

    Bradford E. Adatto decided to become a lawyer during sixth-grade Career Day, when he promised to represent his best friend, a future doctor. A few decades and many miles later…

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  • Samuel E. Pondrom

    Samuel E. Pondrom

    Past President
    Byrd Adatto

    After graduating from Oklahoma State, an intrinsic sense of curiosity and a keen eye for details led Sam Pondrom to work as an accountant for two Engineering-News Record top 40 construction…

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  • MARTIN MERRITT

    MARTIN MERRITT

    Past President
    Executive Director
    Martin Merritt PLLC

    Martin Merritt is one of the nation’s leading Health Lawyers, focusing his practice upon the representation of physicians in Medicare Fraud and Abuse litigation and…

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  • KARIN ZANER

    KARIN ZANER

    Past President
    Zaner Law

    Ms. Karin Zaner, President of the Firm, practices in the Litigation Section of the Dallas office. Her experience includes litigation before both state and federal trial courts, as well as…

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  • EVIE LALANGAS

    EVIE LALANGAS

    Past President
    Bradley

    Evie Lalangas brings an insider’s perspective to healthcare and business services matters. Having worked for health-related nonprofits and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services…

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  • PAT SOUTER

    PAT SOUTER

    Past President
    Gray Reed

    Pat Souter is known for his legal and educational experience in the healthcare industry, making him a sought-after resource for clients and students alike…

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  • CHRIS REED

    CHRIS REED

    Past President
    Weaver Johnston

    Chris Reed started his career at an international law firm over 15 years ago and has become a seasoned litigator who prides himself on serving his client’s interests by aggressively…

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  • Jeffery P. Drummond

    Jeffery P. Drummond

    Past President
    Jackson Walker

    Jeffery P. Drummond’s areas of expertise include representing hospitals, physicians, laboratories, surgery centers, and other health care providers in transactional and regulatory…

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