Nomination Guidelines
- Nominees are not required to be a Forum member, but must be a general counsel or managing counsel of a corporation, non-profit, or government agency in the state of Texas.
- A previous winner is not eligible for nomination in the same category. To view previous years’ winners, click here.
- Please submit a detailed statement of why the nominee should be considered along with the nomination form. When preparing your justification, please provide the information noted in the form for the respective category. Note: Objective measures are more useful for the judging panel than general subjective statements.
- If a nominee is nominated for more than one category, please add relevant comments and details for all categories nominated.
- Please keep your nomination confidential until the winners are announced. We will select one winner per category. Winners are notified in advance and must be present at the Magna Stella Awards dinner.
NOMINATIONS OPEN SUMMER 2026
Award Categories
Lifetime Achievement
General Counsel or Chief Legal Officer
Pro Bono
Legal Department
Diversity
Legal Department
General Counsel
Large Legal Department
11 or More Lawyers
General Counsel
Small Legal Department
2-10 Lawyers
General Counsel
Solo
1 Lawyer Department; GC Only
General Counsel
Non-Profit/Government
General Counsel or Managing Counsel
Senior Managing Counsel
Large Legal Department
11 or More Lawyers
Senior Managing Counsel
Small Legal Department
2-10 Lawyers
Major Litigation
General Counsel or Managing Counsel
Major Transaction
General Counsel or Managing Counsel
Dinner Table/Ticket Pricing
| Individual Ticket • Ticket for one at a general seating table | $250 |
| General Table • Table for ten guests with general seating • Acknowledgment in dinner program and awards presentation | $2,500 |
| Sapphire Table • Table for ten guests with preferred seating • Prominent sponsor signage at your table • Acknowledgment in dinner program and awards presentation | $4,000 |
| Diamond Table • Table for ten guests with priority seating • Prominent sponsor signage at your table • Acknowledgment in dinner program and awards presentation | $5,000 |
| Platinum Table • Table for ten guests with VIP seating • Prominent sponsor signage at your table • Acknowledgement in dinner program and during awards presentation | $6,000 |
