The staff and leadership behind TLR

Leads TLR's mission to protect Texas jobs, strengthen economic growth, and defend a fair, efficient and predictable civil justice system.

Oversees all of TLR's operations — finance, technology, staffing, and systems — and facilitates outreach to the business and political communities.

Lee Parsley has worked with TLR since 2002, and now serves as Senior Policy and Legislative Counsel. Lee leads a team of attorneys who help identify and research solutions to the challenges facing Texas' legal system. Lee's background in civil and appellate law has given him firsthand experience in navigating Texas' courts.

Mary Tipps has been with TLR since 2003 and currently serves as executive director, managing the day-to-day operations of the organization and its advocacy efforts.

With TLR since 2000. Keeps day-to-day operations running and helps maintain TLR's vast supporter database.

Former director of TLRPAC (2009–2017) and now the PAC's lead consultant, overseeing election-cycle strategy and serving on the TLR lobby team during session.

Fifth-generation Texan leading TLR's next-generation recruitment. Previously at the Texas Public Policy Foundation and the California Policy Center; began her career in the George W. Bush White House.

Leads TLR's messaging and media operations. More than 20 years combined in journalism, politics, and government, including senior advisor to Governor Kristi Noem.

With TLR since 2000. Serves as data manager in the Houston office and manages TLR's Speaker's Bureau program.