Tyler Bridegan
Tyler Bridegan helps companies navigate the privacy, cybersecurity, and technology legal landscape by developing risk-based compliance strategies and vigorously defending companies targeted by government investigations and litigation.
As the former Director of Privacy and Technology Enforcement for the Texas Attorney General’s Office and Acting Legal Advisor for Commissioner Simington at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Tyler has conducted and defended hundreds of government investigations. These include matters brought by individual state attorneys general, multi-state attorney general coalitions, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the FCC, and the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS).
Robert Hancock
Bob Hancock brings more than fifteen years of construction and construction management and another 20 years of experience guiding clients through high-stakes construction and commercial litigation, arbitration and transactional work such as construction contracts, subcontracts, master service agreements, etc. He represents owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, sureties, suppliers, design professionals, material providers, and insurers in a broad range of disputes, contract negotiations, construction defect claims, delay/acceleration and disruption claims, insurance coverage matters, OSHA matters, personal injury matters, and risk management. He also regularly serves as outside general counsel to clients navigating business and legal issues across multiple states and forums.
Kyle Hawes
With nearly 30 years of experience as a trial and arbitration attorney, Kyle has first-chaired more than 40 bench and jury trials in both state and federal courts and successfully prosecuted more than 7 arbitrations through the American Arbitration Association. He represents clients across a wide range of industries including energy, real estate, construction, food and beverage, restaurant, retail, financial services, healthcare and technology. Kyle’s practice encompasses complex civil litigation, with representative matters involving breach of contract, real estate disputes, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, negligence, product liability, construction defects, landlord-tenant disputes, premises liability, business torts, title disputes, consumer protection claims and Texas Securities Act violations.
CLE CREDIT ONLY AVAILABLE FOR TX
Doing Business in Texas in 2026: What In-House Counsel Need to Know
Event Description
As Texas continues its rapid economic expansion and regulatory evolution, in-house counsel are facing new and increasingly complex legal considerations across privacy, cybersecurity, and corporate governance. From sweeping privacy reforms to pivotal updates in the Texas Business Code, 2026 is poised to bring meaningful change to how companies operate and manage risk within the state. This program brings together leading attorneys from Womble Bond Dickinson to equip corporate legal teams with the insights they need to navigate these shifting landscapes with clarity, confidence, and strategic foresight.
Join us on Thursday, January 22 at 3:00 PM for two focused in-person only sessions—one on privacy and cybersecurity, and one on corporate law—designed specifically for in-house counsel supporting Texas operations or advising companies doing business in the state. The in-person program concludes with a networking reception to connect with peers and speakers.
Agenda
3:00 – 3:30 PM — Registration
3:30 – 4:30 PM : Privacy and Cybersecurity Update: Navigating the Wave of Texas Privacy Laws
Texas is leading a fast-moving surge in privacy legislation, and 2026 brings heightened expectations for compliance, governance, and risk oversight. Tyler will break down key statutory developments, regulatory trends, and practical implications for companies operating in Texas. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of emerging obligations and strategic approaches to maintaining compliance amid evolving enforcement priorities.
4:45 – 5:30 PM: Texas Corporate Law Update: Business Code Revisions, Key Court Decisions & Strategic Considerations
Bob and Kyle will provide in-depth review of the latest amendments to the Texas Business Organizations Code, recent Texas court decisions affecting corporate governance and commercial litigation, and strategic considerations for in-house leaders. The discussion will highlight critical updates impacting entity management, contracts, fiduciary duties, dispute resolution, and overall business risk.
5:30 – 6:30 PM — Networking Reception
Connect with peers and Womble Bond Dickinson attorneys over drinks and light bites following the program.
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for in-house counsel advising companies with operations in Texas or those anticipating expansion into the state. Attorneys responsible for privacy, cybersecurity, compliance, corporate governance, or risk management will find the content especially valuable.