Texas General Counsel Forum is pleased to offer a special bundled membership pricing for new and returning in-house members covering the remainder of 2026 and all of 2027. Your membership includes complimentary registration for both the 2026 and 2027 Annual Conferences, instant access to local chapter networking events, and ongoing professional development through our monthly virtual CLEs and quarterly programming through the end of 2027.
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| Membership Level | Annual Dues | 2026-2027 Bundle Rate |
| INDIVIDUAL CORPORATE | $600 | $800 |
| INDIVIDUAL GOV’T/NON-PROFIT | $300 | $400 |
| CORPORATE LEGAL DEPARTMENT General counsel & up to 3 managing counsel. | $1,200 | $1,700 *Additional members $400 each |
| GOV’T/NON-PROFIT LEGAL DEPARTMENT General counsel & up to 3 managing counsel. | $900 | $1,300 *Additional members $300 each |
| LARGE LEGAL DEPARTMENT General counsel & up to 8 managing counsel. | $2,500 | $3,650 *Additional members $400 each |
Membership Eligibility
Memberships are restricted to the chief lawyer (e.g., General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer, or Director of Legal Affairs) and all in-house deputy general counsel and senior managing counsel who have significant leadership and management responsibility, which includes:
- Leading a major functional area (e.g., litigation, securities, intellectual property),
- Serving as a lead attorney for a major business unit, or
- Supervising one or more lawyers.
Members must hold, or their most recent position must have been, full-time positions under their title, and must be solely employed by a corporation, non-profit, or government agency.
In-Transition members should apply for membership at the level of their most recent position. If you are in transition and would like to request a waiver of your membership fees, please contact us at membership@tgcf.org.
Member Benefits
- Annual Conference – Our two-day Annual Conference, typically held in Austin or San Antonio in November, 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 Annual Conference fee is included in the yearly membership dues.
- Chapter Quarterly Program Events – Four Quarterly Program Events are held in-person in each chapter city. These Quarterly Programs address crucial best practice issues and offer insight into current topics facing the in-house legal community.
- Statewide Virtual CLE Programs – In consultation with our Virtual Programming Committee, Forum Gold Underwriters host Virtual CLE Programs on current topics relevant to our members who receive CLE credits while staying connected to our legal community. Members have access to our private library of all recorded CLE programs and materials through our password protected web page to view for CLE credit at their convenience.
- GC Round Table Luncheons – Typically, three GC Round Table Luncheons are held in-person in our Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston chapter cities where members engage in advanced dialogue with each other on current legal topics in an informal social setting.
- After Hour Social Events – Throughout the year, the Forum hosts sponsored in-person chapter social events for our members. These events are private networking get-togethers with 20-40 in attendance and are held at restaurants, bars/lounges, private homes, or other venues in Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, and Houston.
- Forum Women Events – In efforts to empower the women in our legal community, the Forum hosts sponsored in-person chapter events for our women members. These events aim to cultivate lasting relationships as well as develop and empower female leadership.
- Leadership Recognition – Each year, the Forum recognizes and celebrates outstanding leaders in our in-house community with two award dinners. During our Annual Conference, up to 10 Magna Stella awards are given in various categories to recognize excellence and celebrate the success of in-house leadership throughout Texas. In addition, the Dallas Fort Worth Chapter annually presents the Dedman Award to a General Counsel with demonstrated commitment to business ethics, communication and management practices.
- Member Directory – Members have access to a digital membership directory to help maintain and develop connections with fellow in-house leadership representing more than half of the Fortune 500 companies headquartered in the state as well as prominent companies in each chapter city.
- Leadership Institute – Every other year, members can participate in our six-day Leadership Institute designed by general counsel. The Institute provides attendees with a unique leadership and financial management program presented in association with the SMU Cox School of Business. The Institute is discounted for Forum members.
Membership Portal
Everything members need to manage their membership, access exclusive content, and connect with our community—all in one place. Our Member Portal is a hub for all things related to membership. Once logged in, members can easily:
- Manage Account: Update profile, billing details, and communication preferences.
- Access Exclusive Resources: Explore member-only directory, documents, recordings, and downloads.
- Stay Connected: View upcoming events, register with one click, and renew membership with ease.
