Texas General Counsel Forum Leadership Institute, formerly the Forum Institute for Leadership in the Law (FILL), returns to the SMU Cox School of Business this spring for our annual six-day program. The Leadership Institute was designed by general counsel for general counsel and provides a unique management program taught by SMU Cox School of Business faculty. Each three-day session provides an intensive study of leadership, management, and corporate finance in a classroom of 25-30 general counsel, managing counsel, and rising counsel from major companies and organizations.
2022 Leadership Institute
SMU Cox School of Business
Session 1: Tuesday, April 12 - Thursday, April 14
Session 2: Tuesday, May 10 - Thursday, May 12
Program Benefits
- 20 CLE credit hours including 6 hours of ethics
- 41 hours of study over 6 days
- All study & classroom materials
- Certificate of completion
- Continental breakfast, lunch, & refreshments
- 2 evening networking receptions
- 2 networking dinners
- Attendee directory
Texas General Counsel Forum’s COVID-19 Policy
In order to attend any portion of the 2022 Leadership Institute, participants must confirm in writing that they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (at least 14 days past their final vaccination shot) or provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 48 hours of each session.
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the TGCF will take reasonable steps to safeguard the well-being of all participants. The TGCF will follow CDC guidelines in effect at the time of the Leadership Institute, including with respect to social distancing and masks. If you are experiencing cold-or flu-like symptoms or if you have been in contact with anyone who has been exposed to or infected with COVID-19 within the 14 days prior to either session, you will be required to refrain from attending any portion of the Leadership Institute. We appreciate your cooperation and concern for the health and safety of all participants.
2022 Pricing
Early Bird Member Price
$3,800per person
- Before February 15, 2022
Member Price
$4,200per person
- After February 15, 2022
Non-Members Price
$5,500per person
- Become a Member & Save
2022 Schedule
Day 01: Tuesday, April 12, 2022
| 9:30 AM | Networking Breakfast | |
| 10:00 AM | Making Ideas Stick | Jay Carson | |
| 12:30 PM | Lunch | |
| 1:30 PM | Creativity, Innovation and Risk | Jay Carson | |
| 5:30 PM | Evening Networking Reception |
Day 02: Wednesday, April 13, 2022
| 8:00 AM | Networking Breakfast | |
| 8:30 AM | Critical Thinking | Andrew Urich | |
| 12:30 PM | Lunch | |
| 1:30 PM | Introduction to Financial Reporting | Greg Sommers | |
| 6:00 PM | Networking Dinner |
Day 03: Thursday, April 14, 2022
| 7:30 AM | Networking Breakfast | |
| 8:00 AM | Strategic Financial Statement Analysis | Hemang Desai | |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch | |
| 12:30 PM | Applied Innovation: Human Centered Design | Tim Sutton | |
| 3:30 PM | Dismissal |
Day 04: Tuesday, May 10, 2022
| 9:30 AM | Networking Breakfast | |
| 10:00 AM | Corporate Governance & Ethics | Hemang Desai | |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch | |
| 1:00 PM | Value Based Management | Pam Baker | |
| 5:30 PM | Evening Networking Reception |
Day 05: Wednesday, May 11, 2022
| 8:00 AM | Networking Breakfast | |
| 8:30 AM | Managing Through Influence | Jerry Magar | |
| 12:30 PM | Lunch | |
| 1:30 PM | Managing for Performance | Jerry Magar | |
| 6:00 PM | Networking Dinner |
Day 06: Thursday, May 12, 2022
| 7:30 AM | Networking Breakfast | |
| 8:00 AM | Authentic Presence | Kimberly Davis | |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch | |
| 12:30 PM | Leading in a VUCA World | Jay Carson | |
| 3:30 PM | Dismissal |
"The Institute greatly enhanced my in-house business effectiveness. The small, interactive classes, taught by top-notch MBA faculty, helped me focus on legal issues through both a business and leadership lens."
Chris Willis
Chief People & Administrative Officer at PrimeSource Building Products
Leadership Institute Class of 2006
Hotel Accommodations
The following hotels offer discounted rates to individuals attending SMU and/or Cox events. Please inquire about SMU rates, availability, and transportation options with the appropriate reservations desk.
The Highland Dallas Hotel
5300 E. Mockingbird Lane
Dallas, TX 75206
3 Blocks from SMU, van service
Amy James
Director of Sales
214-560-2748
Hotel Lumen
6101 Hillcrest Ave.
Dallas, TX 75205
1 block from SMU, walking distance or van service
Eric Davenport
Dir Sales/Marketing
469-941-7878 | edavenport@thelumendallas.com
Doubletree Hotel – Campbell Centre
8250 North Central Expressway
Dallas, TX 75206
2 miles from SMU, across the highway from NorthPark Mall, van service
Ruth Bilbo
214-706-0108
Beeman Hotel Dallas Central Park Cities
6070 North Central Expressway
Dallas, TX 75206
3 Blocks from SMU, van service
Marisol Lopez / Lauren Upshaw
214-750-6060 – Call this number and ask for above names