26^th Annual Conference

Shift Happens: Leading Through Change

Thursday, November 21 & Friday, November 22, 2024
Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa | San Antonio, Texas

About

Our two-day Annual Conference is designed to encourage conversation and inspire professional advancement through a series of short, dynamic presentations from industry leaders and networking events. Each year, the topic of the Conference centers around leadership with over 250 members in attendance. The Conference fee is included in the yearly membership dues. The 26th Annual Conference takes place on Thursday, November 21 and Friday, November 22, 2024 at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa in San Antonio, Texas.

Features

Learn Best Practices
Discuss Leadership
Receive CLE Credit
Connect with Peers

2024 Conference Schedule

Thursday, November 21, 2024

12:00 PM – 1:45 PM	Kick-Off Welcome Luncheon: The Champion Within You: The Science of Winning and Losing Ashley Merryman \| Founder/President, The Sherwood Group, LLC, New York Times Bestselling Author
2:00 PM – 2:20 PM	TALK 01: Embracing Pivot Points: Setting Priorities in Changing Landscapes Damien M. Diggs \| United States Attorney, Eastern District of Texas
2:20 PM – 2:40 PM	TALK 02: Engaging (or Not) on Societal Issues: Guidance in a Challenging Time Jennifer Loven \| Partner, FGS Global
2:40 PM – 3:10 PM	Networking Break w/ Snacks
3:20 PM – 3:40 PM	TALK 03: Navigating the Gen AI Revolution Dr. Jessica Ouyang \| Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, University of Texas at Dallas
3:40 PM – 4:00 PM	TALK 04: Diplomacy and the Limits of Persuasion Aaron Honn \| Public Affairs Advisor, U.S. Mission to NATO
4:00 PM – 4:05 PM	Thank You & Housekeeping
6:00 PM	Magna Stella Dinner (Separate Ticket Required)

Friday, November 22, 2024

8:15 AM - 8:55 AM	Networking Breakfast
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM	Gathering, Thank You & Housekeeping
9:10 AM - 9:30 AM	TALK 05: Shift Happens When You Least Expect It: Reflections on Change Irma Carrillo Ramirez \| Circuit Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM	TALK 06: Both/And Thinking Wendy K. Smith \| Dana J. Johnson Professor of Management & Faculty Director, Women's Leadership Initiative, University of Delaware
9:50 AM - 10:10 AM	TALK 07: Success Is Not Final: Navigating Change By Advocating Change Joe Tocco \| Senior Vice President - Assistant General Counsel, AT&T
10:10 AM - 10:40 AM	Networking Break w/ Snacks
10:40 AM - 11:00 AM	TALK 08: Pivot and Swerve: Staying Nimble in Your Professional Journey Caren Lock \| Regional Vice President & Associate General Counsel, TIAA
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM	TALK 09: Today’s Economics, It’s Been Some Crazy Shifts Jeff Lanier \| Head of Finance and Economics, SVP of Strategic Accounts, Stewart’s Agency Business
11:20 AM - 11:50 AM	*TALK 10: That* Could Never Happen to Me: What Happens When Good Lawyers Mess Up** Seana Willing \| Chief Disciplinary Counsel, State Bar of Texas
11:50 AM - 12:00 PM	Thank You, Evaluations, Prize Drawings & Save the Date for 2025
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM	Farewell Celebration Lunch

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Annual Conference is Free for Members

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2024 Forum Room Block

If you are interested in booking rooms at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa, we have secured a special room rate of $243/night (includes fees before taxes). To book online within our block, please click here. Alternatively, you can call 1-800-233-1234 and reference our group code G-U20H. This rate is only guaranteed through Monday, October 28th.

Cancellation/Refunds: All reservations are final after Monday, October 28th. After this date, no cancellations or room refunds will be provided.

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19^th Annual Magna Stella^® Awards Dinner

The Magna Stella^®Awards program recognizes in-house excellence in Texas corporations, organizations and government agencies. Stella winners are shining examples of the type of leadership the Forum strives to exemplify in its membership. Our 2024 Magna Stella winners will be honored at the Annual Magna Stella Awards Dinner on the first night of our Annual Conference, Thursday, November 21, 2024. Dinner attendance is not included in Conference registration. Attire is cocktail.

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