Leadership: The Law Department & Beyond
Join the Texas General Counsel Forum in downtown Austin at the Fairmont Hotel for our 20th Annual Conference. This year's two-day conference features a series of short, dynamic discussions from industry leaders.
Annual Conference is Complimentary for Members!
2018 Venue: Fairmont Austin
If you are interested in booking hotel rooms at Fairmont Austin, the room block is open. You are welcome to call the reservations line 888-240-7773 to book your accommodations (or through the hotel reservations link below). The rate is $289.00/night plus tax. Please supply them with our group name (Texas General Counsel Forum) to receive the discounted rate in our block.
This rate is only guaranteed through Sunday, October 14, 2018.
2018 Speakers
Mayor Steve Adler
Mayor | City of Austin, Texas
Janet M. Bawcom
Senior Vice President, Corporate, Securities & Assistant Secretary | Dell Technologies Inc.
Dr. Ethan Burris
Director of the Center for Leadership and Ethics | McCombs School of Business, The University of Texas
Justice Eva Guzman
Justice | Supreme Court of Texas
Debbie Epstein Henry
Co-Founder & Managing Director | Bliss Lawyers
Founder | DEH Consulting, Speaking, Writing
David R. McAtee II
Senior Executive Vice President & General Counsel | AT&T Inc.
Bill Powers
Former President | The University of Texas
Evan Smith
CEO & Founder | The Texas Tribune
Michael J. Sorrell
President | Paul Quinn College
Speaker Joe Strauss
Speaker of the House | Texas House of Representatives
2018 Schedule
DAY 01: Thursday, November 15
12:00 PM - Conference begins with welcome luncheon
4:00 PM - Conference concludes for the day
6:00 PM - Magna Stella Awards Dinner begins
DAY 02: Friday, November 16
8:15 AM - Breakfast buffet open to all attendees
9:00 AM - Resume conference program
12:00 PM - Conference ends
2:30 - 5:00 PM - After Conference Austin Experience Event (Optional)
Friday, November 16 | 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Join us after our 20th Annual Conference for an authentic Austin experience at the Bungalow. Nestled in the Historic Rainey Street District and walking distance from the Fairmont Hotel, this hidden oasis captures Austin's cool, easygoing vibe complete with an open bar featuring 21 beers on tap, a large outdoor patio with games, delicious small bites, and live music featuring Sarah Sharp!
You & 1 guest are welcome to this complimentary event!
13th Annual Magna Stella Awards Dinner
2018 Key Sponsors