Thursday, November 19, 2026
Fairmont Austin | Austin, Texas

Recognizing In-House Leadership & Excellence

In 2006, the Forum initiated the Magna Stella Awards program to recognize in-house excellence in Texas corporations, organizations and government agencies. The name “Magna Stella” means great, or magnificent star. Magna Stella winners are shining examples of the type of leadership the Forum strives to exemplify in its membership. This year’s Magna Stella Awards Dinner will take place on Thursday, November 19, 2026. The dinner is held in conjunction with the Forum’s 28th Annual Conference at the Fairmont Austin in Austin, Texas.

DINNER DETAILS

Cocktail Attire
6:00-7:30 PM | Cocktail Reception
7:30-9:00 PM | Dinner & Awards
9:00-10:00 PM | Dessert Reception
10:00 PM | After Stella After Party

2026 Winners

Lynn Switzer Bozalis
Lifetime Achievement

Jennifer Wuamett
NXP Semiconductors


Pro Bono Champion

Dave Louie
LyondellBasell


Diversity Champion

Sarah Wariner
Jacobs

General Counsel
Large Legal Department

Vanessa Allen Sutherland
Phillips 66

General Counsel
Small Legal Department

Gustavo Torres
Fervo Energy Company

General Counsel
Non-Profit/Government

Jackie Balkin Hoffman
Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas

Deputy/Senior Managing Counsel
Large Legal Department

Heather D. Johnson
Energy Transfer

Deputy/Senior Managing Counsel
Small Legal Department

Ginger Appleberry
Caris Life Sciences


Major Litigation

Casey L. Moore
Vistra Corp.

Major Transaction

Adam M. Vela
Devon Energy Corporation

Dinner Table/Ticket Pricing

Platinum Table
• Table for ten guests with VIP seating
• Prominent sponsor signage at your table
• Acknowledgment in dinner program and awards presentation
$6,000
Diamond Table
• Table for ten guests with priority seating
• Prominent sponsor signage at your table
• Acknowledgment in dinner program and awards presentation
$5,000
Sapphire Table
• Table for ten guests with preferred seating
• Prominent sponsor signage at your table
• Acknowledgment in dinner program and awards presentation
$4,000
General Table
• Table for ten guests with general seating
• Acknowledgment in dinner program and awards presentation
$2,500
Individual Ticket
• Ticket for one at a general seating table
$250
Important Tax Disclosure: Texas General Counsel Forum Foundation is a Texas non-profit corporation that is tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and all donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. EIN: 41-4710791.

2026 Sponsors

Dinner Host

Dinner Program Sponsor

Champagne Sponsor

Centerpiece Sponsor

Award Trophies Sponsor

Signature Cocktail Sponsor

Photo Backdrop Sponsor

2025 Dinner Photos

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