Elissa Brewster Langston
Attorney at Law
Texas
TX
"A pleasure to work with; efficient and clear!"
About
My practice also includes healthcare law and regulatory compliance, with a strong focus on MedSpa and aesthetic practice structuring, MSO models, physician arrangements, independent contractor agreements, and risk management. I help clients navigate complex state and federal… read more regulations while minimizing legal exposure.
I take a practical, solutions-driven approach, delivering clear communication, efficient turnaround, and strategic legal guidance. Whether you need a contract reviewed, a business formed, or compliance support, I provide reliable legal counsel designed to reduce risk and support long-term business success.
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"Elissa provided clear, practical legal guidance during a healthcare compliance review, demonstrating a strong understanding of regulatory requirements and operational realities. She was thorough, responsive, and effective in identifying risks while offering workable solutions. I’d confidently recommend her to healthcare organizations seeking reliable regulatory and contractual counsel."
"Working with Elissa was a smooth and efficient experience. She delivered a careful review of our agreements and highlighted key legal considerations that could have been easily missed. Her feedback was direct, well-reasoned, and focused on reducing risk while keeping the business moving forward. Elissa communicated clearly, met every deadline, and was thoughtful in explaining why certain provisions mattered and how they could impact us down the line. Her recommendations felt measured and practical, not overly cautious or academic. I appreciated her reliability and professionalism throughout the engagement and would gladly work with her again for future legal needs."
"A pleasure to work with; efficient and clear!"
"Elissa was excellent to work with throughout the entire project. She communicated clearly, responded quickly, and demonstrated strong legal knowledge. She took time to understand our business needs and provided practical, easy to follow guidance. The documents were well drafted and delivered on time. Overall, a very professional and smooth experience. I would highly recommend working with her."
"Elissa assisted us with reviewing a commercial agreement and provided valuable legal insight. She identified important issues we had overlooked and explained them in simple terms. Her advice was thoughtful and business focused. The revisions she suggested strengthened our position significantly. We appreciated her professionalism and attention to detail."
"Elissa provided outstanding legal support throughout our project. From the very beginning, she took the time to understand our business goals and concerns. Her communication was clear, timely, and extremely professional at every stage. She explained complex legal concepts in simple, easy-to-understand terms, which made the process stress-free. The final documents were thorough, well-drafted, and tailored specifically to our needs. We would absolutely work with Elissa again and highly recommend her services."
Work History
Brewster Law Firm
Managing Attorney
Jan 2026 - Present
• Advise senior executives in the healthcare industry on risks and compliance with federal and state laws.
• Provide counsel and manage the day-to-day legal operations of various local small businesses.
• Contract review and contract drafting for small businesses, including NDAs, MSA, provider agreements, confidentiality agreements, independent contractor agreements and consulting agreements.
Acclara Solutions/Tegria RCM
Corporate Contract Attorney
Jun 2021 - Jan 2023
Serves as primary advisor to CEO, members of senior leadership, and other key legacy brand executives on health care laws and regulations surrounding debt and debt collection practices, regulatory and enforcement environment affecting the business, including federal and state anti-kickback laws, and the False Claims Act, interoperability, FDCPA, HIPAA, CMS guidelines and state privacy laws.
Christus Health
Legal Counsel and Privacy Officer
Dec 2020 - Jun 2021
• Provided and maintained FDCPA education and training to all associates and monitor for compliance and regular in-servicing and feedback both to staff and members of management.
• Provided ongoing education to our clients specific to collection laws such as FCRA, FDCPA, TCPA, state workman’s compensation guidelines, etc. Such services were not limited to these specific areas.
Downhole Technology
Contracts Manager
Nov 2018 - Feb 2021
• Drafted and negotiated the construction of contracts, requests for proposals, purchase orders, master service agreements and NDAs.
• Developed and maintained contracting standards and database for organization.
• Developed negotiation strategies that minimized overall corporate liabilities.
• Collaborated with relevant stakeholders to negotiate decisions involving legal, regulatory require.
Pasha Law
Senior Attorney
Feb 2019 - Aug 2019
• Drafted, revised, reviewed, and negotiated general corporate matters, specializing in corporate transactions.
• Created and revised a systemwide healthcare compliance program for 2 specialty hospitals and various outpatient facilities.
• Created and reorganized overall compliance governance for various healthcare organizations within a health system.
Texas Children’s Health Plan
Senior Contract Administrator
Jan 2018 - Nov 2018
• Served as a key member of the team responsible for the revision of the letter of agreement for the Uniformed Hospital Rate Increase Program (UHRIP).
• Created a master list matrix of all participating hospitals in UHRIP and corresponding service delivery areas.
• Drafted responses to HHSC regarding deficiencies in out of network utilization and reconciling discrepancies.
Selman Munson & Lerner
Of Counsel
Jan 2017 - Nov 2017
• Conducted research and drafted legal opinions concerning FDA and FTC rules regarding dietary supplements.
• Conducted legal research and drafted legal opinions regarding regulatory compliance issues concerning the distribution and labeling of dietary supplements.
• Drafted Stock Purchase Agreements for healthcare facilities.
Valley Baptist Health System
Director of Contracts
Mar 2015 - Feb 2016
• Led the drafting and negotiations of standard and non-standard contracts in compliance with state/federal laws and institutional policies.
• Managed all staff members in the department including a senior attorney, paralegal, and administrative associate and functioned as the subject matter expert and a member of the senior management.
GE Oil & Gas
Contract Attorney
Apr 2014 - Feb 2015
• Reviewed and analyzed oil and gas commercial contracts and vendor service agreements between GE and newly acquired international channel partners in the Middle East, Africa, and India.
• Facilitated the integration of contractual terms from channel partner agreements into GE master agreements.
Texas Medical Center Corp
Staff Attorney
Jul 2011 - Jan 2013
Finalist for Houston Business Journal 2012 “Outstanding Solo General Counsel” for my work at Texas Medical Center.
• Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated commercial contracts for procurement and supply chain management, master service agreements, software licensing agreements, and institution affiliation agreements.
• Drafted, reviewed and negotiated real estate commercial leases.
Precise Home Health
Director of Compliance and Legal
Dec 2017 - Jul 2011
• Managed overall corporate compliance program and day-to-day legal operations for the company. This also included overseeing a significant portion of Human Resources responsibilities as well.
• Developed agreements with independent contractors (individuals) and subcontractors (companies) to meet federal healthcare standards.
• Facilitated company compliance regarding the ADA, COBRA and HIPAA.