Since 1998, the Texas General Counsel Forum has been committed to serving in-house leadership in Texas. With more than 650 general and senior managing counsel members representing over 450 companies across the state, the Forum has established a network unparalleled in the legal community. Through the strategic programming and networking events hosted in our chapter cities, TGCF’s goal is to build relationships, exchange best-practices, and spearhead thought leadership amongst members and across the legal community.
About Us
Who We Are
The Texas General Counsel Forum serves as the premier organization among state in-house and outside legal leadership for relationship building, best practice exchange, continuing education, and thought leadership relating to the business of practicing law.
Representing more than half of the Fortune 500 companies headquartered in the state as well as other prominent companies spanning across diverse industries, the Forum has established three prominent chapter networking communities where local and state-wide events are hosted each year.
In-house innovation comes from diverse sources, and the most direct path to solving the problems in-house leadership faces every day is through collaboration with fellow innovators. Forum members are thought leaders who understand the power of collaboration.
The Forum’s founders designed the organization to be a partnership between its in-house members and legal service providers known as underwriters. Unlike similar organizations, only general counsel and senior managing counsel with significant leadership and management responsibilities in a corporation, non-profit organization or government agency are eligible for membership. Underwriters are principally law firms and other legal service and product providers whose annual contributions provide them certain benefits and access while allowing the Forum to maintain low annual member dues.
This strategic partnering between in-house leadership and valued underwriters and sponsors fuels the Forum’s mission to improve the professional lives and relationships of its members. This is the power of the Forum.
To meet Forum goals, networking and educational events are hosted regularly in chapter cities. Throughout the year, chapters engage in advanced dialogues on current legal topics at informal Roundtable Lunches and Forum Focus Series Sessions. During each chapter’s Quarterly Programs, attendees address crucial best-practice issues. Members also develop lasting professional relationships at social functions like After Hours events, women’s events, holiday receptions, and other special events.
- Roundtable Lunches
- Forum Focus Series
- Quarterly Programs
- After Hour Events
- Forum Women’s Events
- Holiday Socials
The Forum also hosts a number of state-wide annual events. In the spring, Forum members and other legal industry leaders participate in a two-session Leadership Institute over 6 days designed by general counsel which provides attendees with a unique leadership and financial management program presented in association with the SMU Cox School of Business. Each fall, members attend a two-day Annual Conference with a series of short, dynamic discussions from industry leaders which is included in in-house membership. TGCF also honors distinguished in-house leadership for their dedication to excellence and ethics at two annual awards dinners: Magna Stella Awards Dinner and DFW Dedman Award Dinner.
Annual Conference
Magna Stella Awards Dinner
Leadership Institute
DFW Dedman Award Dinner
Our Team
The Forum Announces Kristin Hays As Its Next Chief Executive Officer
DALLAS, TX – Nov. 3, 2025 – Texas General Counsel Forum (Forum), the premier professional organization for in-house legal leaders across the state of Texas, today announced the appointment of Kristin Hays as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Hays steps into the role with a mandate to drive strategic growth, enhance membership value, and continue to elevate the Forum’s position as the leading voice for the in-house legal community.
The Forum Announces the Passing of CEO, Lynn Switzer Bozalis
DALLAS, TX – Mar. 6, 2025 – It is with deep sadness that Texas General Counsel Forum announces the passing of our Chief Executive Officer, Lynn Switzer Bozalis. Lynn passed away on March 5, 2025, after fearlessly battling cancer over the past year.
Lynn Switzer Bozalis had served as CEO of Texas General Counsel Forum since 2016, during which time she provided exceptional leadership and made significant contributions to the organization’s growth and success.
Member Relations Coordinator
Location:Hybrid. Dallas/Fort Worth, TX (with minimal statewide travel)
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
PT/FT: Initial 90-Day contract/probationary period with plans to move to a full-time, hybrid role.
Position Overview
The Texas General Counsel Forum (TGCF) is seeking a high-caliber Member Relations Coordinator (MRC) to help its leadership team drive membership growth and retention. The MRC manages the entire member lifecycle – identifying prospective in-house counsel members, managing the annual membership renewal process, supporting our membership drives, etc. This individual will also manage registrations for all TGCF events including chapter events, state-wide events, annual awards dinners, and conference. They will also be responsible for proactive follow-up to drive member engagement. The MRC will have primary accountability for maintaining the TGCF membership database, ensuring it is current and accurate. They will assist with the preparation of statewide and chapter board materials and membership-related reports, as needed. In addition, this individual will also be responsible for certain administrative, reporting and office management functions for the TGCF team.