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Leslie T. Tan

Leslie T. Tan

Senior Counsel, Houston
713.752.4464
ltan@jw.com
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Leslie T. Tan

Leslie Tan

Senior Counsel, Houston
713.752.4464
ltan@jw.com
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Practice Areas

  • Labor & Employment

Experience

  • Employment & Governmental Investigations
  • Employment Policies, Procedures, & Handbooks
  • Hiring, Performance Management, & Termination
  • Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith Litigation
  • Labor & Employment Litigation
  • Workplace Ethics, Compliance, & Investigations

Biography

Leslie T. Tan is a seasoned senior counsel with expertise in labor and employment matters and complex civil litigation. With a robust practice that spans state and federal courts throughout Texas, Leslie provides comprehensive legal services to employers, guiding them through challenging situations, from daily operations to litigation and all stages in between.

Leslie represents employers in administrative proceedings and alternative dispute resolution processes. Additionally, Leslie conducts sensitive investigations for both public and private entities. Her extensive background in insurance defense includes first and third-party coverage issues and bad faith litigation arising out of personal and commercial liability and property policies.

Leslie’s approach to legal practice is characterized by her dedication to understanding the unique needs of each client and providing tailored solutions that align with their business objectives. She is known for her strategic thinking, meticulous attention to detail, and ability to navigate complex legal landscapes with ease. Her clients appreciate her proactive counsel and her commitment to achieving favorable outcomes, whether through negotiation, litigation, or alternative dispute resolution.

Leslie provides strategic counsel to employers, helping them navigate the complexities of labor and employment law while minimizing legal risks and maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations.

Education

B.A., cum laude, Rice University

J.D., University of Texas School of Law

Bar Admissions

  • Texas

Court Admissions

  • United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
  • United States District Court for the Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas

  • Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America®
    • Litigation – Insurance, 2022-2025
  • Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® “Ones to Watch,” 2021
  • Recognized in the “Women in the Law” Business Edition of The Best Lawyers in America,® 2021
  • Selected for the Texas Rising Stars list, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2012-2019

April 2, 2025
Attorney News

Diana Pérez Gomez and Leslie Tan Join Jackson Walker’s Labor & Employment Practice in Houston

Jackson Walker is excited to welcome Diana PĂ©rez Gomez as a partner and Leslie T. Tan as senior counsel to Jackson Walker’s Labor & Employment practice group! Their extensive experience and dedication to excellence will further enhance our ability to deliver outstanding legal solutions to our clients.

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Recognition & Accolades

  • Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America®
    • Litigation – Insurance, 2022-2025
  • Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® “Ones to Watch,” 2021
  • Recognized in the “Women in the Law” Business Edition of The Best Lawyers in America,® 2021
  • Selected for the Texas Rising Stars list, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2012-2019

Practice Areas

  • Labor & Employment

Experience

  • Employment & Governmental Investigations
  • Employment Policies, Procedures, & Handbooks
  • Hiring, Performance Management, & Termination
  • Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith Litigation
  • Labor & Employment Litigation
  • Workplace Ethics, Compliance, & Investigations

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