Legislative Team

Tom Bond, GreenbergTraurig

Tom Bond practices insurance and regulatory law in Texas and on a national basis.  His clients include holding companies, life  insurance companies, property and liability companies, trade associations, reinsurers, health maintenance organizations, e-commerce insurance ventures, title underwriters and agencies, prepaid legal entities, agents, large insureds, and the insurance departments of other states.

Tom has been involved in the rehabilitation and liquidation of troubled companies, both hostile and negotiated acquisitions and mergers, numerous regulatory approval projects, investment decisions, and the design and approval of new coverages.  He represents clients in connection with regulatory approvals and acquisitions in a number of states.  Tom has acted as outside counsel to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners in its efforts to establish an interstate compact for life and annuity contract filings and approval.

Victoria Ford, Government Affairs Advisor, K & L Gates

Victoria Ford is a Government Affairs Advisor in the Public Policy and Law group whose practice focuses on legislative and regulatory affairs in Texas.  Capitalizing on her experience in the Office of the Governor in Texas, she provides advice and guidance to business and association executives to advance client interests in the legislative, regulatory and procurement process before various government agencies.  Ms. Ford currently represents a diverse client base, including companies in industries such as:  health insurance, public health, state taxes, public education, state license regulation, and health information technology.