The General Counsel Forum

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2 The General Counsel Forum The General Counsel Forum is a community of 650+ general counsel (70%) and senior managing counsel (30%) representing 450+ companies, non-profit organizations and government agencies. Ninety-two percent of our members are with corporations. We encourage our members to consider our underwriters and sponsors for new client opportunities, and appreciate fully the quid pro quo inherent in our underwriters and sponsors participation in the Forum. Based on a survey of our members, 79% reported that when they need a law firm or legal service or product provider for new matter, they consider Forum underwriters and sponsors. When you need a law firm, or legal service or product provider, do you consider Forum Underwriters? With respect to our members purchasing power for legal services and products, the total outside legal spend is a remarkable $1.842 billion. Forum events take place from February through December. Each year we schedule more than 100 meetings and events, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and cocktail events; two golf tournaments; two awards dinners; and several sporting events. Meetings and events are held in Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio, and provide local programming and networking. Our annual Conference in 2015 will be at the La Cantera Hill Country Resort (Nov 19 & 20). Our goal is to help improve the professional lives of our members through peer networking and knowledge exchange, and professional development in best practices, ethics, governance and compliance. Similar organizations provide networking too, but more often than not they focus on practice of the law knowledge exchange rather than sharing ideas and discoveries about leading and managing a legal team. Information on how to reserve a sponsorship can be found on page 16. Sponsorships are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. 2

3 Forum After Hours One Sponsor per event ($650 + Expenses) Forum Chapters are planning to hold several evening cocktail parties for Forum members and prospective members in Austin, Dallas-Ft. Worth and Houston. The cocktail parties will include heavy hors d oeuvres and will be held in a prominent Forum member s home. These events usually have general and managing counsel attending. The sponsorship fee will underwrite the cocktail party, printing and other related expenses. The Sponsor may have up to two (2) representatives attend, and an attendee list will be provided prior to the event. Forum Women One Sponsor per event ($650 + Expenses) Forum Women events are designed to provide opportunities for women general counsel and managing counsel to network and discuss leadership issues and other topics of common interest. These are smaller meetings (15-25) held in a restaurant or the private home of a prominent general counsel. Often an outside speaker is enlisted to provide current research and information on issues of interest to women in-house leadership, or lead a discussion of interest to the group. In 2015, we are planning to continue this dialogue by scheduling events in selective chapter cities Forum Member Directory This sponsorship is being offered only to firms and companies with a presence in the DFW area. $2,500 Spring or Fall Issue $3,500 Both Issues Place your firm or company name in front of 650 Forum GCs and senior managing counsel by sponsoring the Forum s digital Member Directory. We will distribute the directory in (March) and update it in the fall (September). The directory will be distributed only to our members. The exclusive sponsor of the directory provides a one-page advertisement that will be on the inside cover (page 2) of this digital directory, and can include hyperlinks to a website or collateral materials for download by our members. The Forum will coordinate with the sponsor to have 4-6 DFW Chapter leaders participate in a photo shoot with a sponsor representative to produce the cover photo (click here to see the 2014 directory). The sponsor will be responsible for providing the photographer and the final photo, as well as the one-page advertisement. Women s Caucus Sponsor (Nov 19 $7,750)* Join Forum GC and managing counsel members and prospective members for lunch, and more select group for an afternoon at La Cantera s Castle Rock Health Club & Spa. The event begins with a two-hour luncheon with networking and a speaker. The afternoon is spent with a more select group of in-house counsel for an afternoon networking, intermingled with spa sessions. This is one of the premier networking events for women general counsel. The luncheon is open to Forum members and prospective members, and Forum Underwriter Board Directors. The afternoon spa sessions are open only to general and managing counsel, and Sponsor. (continued on next page) 3

4 Admission to luncheon for two (2) female Sponsor representatives Welcome guests and introduce speaker Complimentary admission to Spa for two (2) female Sponsor representatives The representatives will have a GC or Managing Counsel as a Spa Buddy. The Forum will coordinate the spa schedule with the representatives)and the GC or MC. Admission of two (2) Sponsor representative to the all-day Conference on Friday Refreshments and a luncheon buffet will be provided Signage provided by the Forum at the Women s Caucus registration and next to the buffet luncheon In coordination with the Forum, the Sponsor may provide a take-a-way gift Sponsor s brochure displayed at Conference Spa attendee list provided one week prior to the Conference Pre and Post-Conference recognition in Texas Lawyer Special recognition at the Magna Stella Dinner Awards that evening Two (2) complimentary tickets to the Magna Stella Awards Dinner (additional tickets as priced) Magna Stella Awards Dinner and Reception (Nov 19) This will be the tenth year the Forum will recognize in-house excellence in leadership. The awards will be presented in an Academy-Awards style presentation, and finalists will be honored and the winners will be announced at the dinner. Nominations will be open to all Texas general counsel and managing counsel. An independent panel of distinguished retired and former general counsel will select the finalists and winners. The 2015 finalists will be announced in late August. We expect another sell-out crowd for this black-tie, high-production event. The 2014 awards program recognized finalists and winners. Included among the finalist were the general counsel and senior managing counsel from Allegro Development Corporation, Infigen Energy, MoneyGram International, Inc., CPS Energy, LyondellBasell Industries, Hewlett-Packard Company, American Airlines, University of the Incarnate Word, CAMAC Energy Inc., The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Dell, Inc., Scott & White Healthcare and Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. Equally prominent in-house leaders will be recognized in Magna Stella Awards Dinner Host Following the Stella Reception, 450 guests will enjoy a two-hour dinner and awards program like no other in the state of Texas. Patterned after the Academy Awards, the Magna Stella Awards program is an evening of inspiration where we will shine a spotlight on some of the most prominent in-house leaders in Texas. Two (2) first-row tables of up to 12 at the Magna Stella Awards Dinner in the most prominent location Special recognition during opening and closing remarks for the Dinner and the Conference Sponsor representative to present one of the catagory winners Sponsor s exclusive recognition on each centerpiece Signage provided by the Forum with sponsor s name and/or logo prominently displayed during the dinner Co-signatory with Forum Chairman on congratulatory letter to the award finalists Special recognition as Host in the Dinner program 4 ($25,000)*

5 Pre and Post-Conference recognition in Texas Lawyer and the Forum website Sponsor s brochure placed on Forum s Conferencematerials table Dinner attendee list provided one week before the Dinner Sponsor may provide logo-branded formal gift bags for Stella Award Winner and a congratulatory note Admission of up to four (4) representatives to the all-day Conference on Friday Introduction of one (1) Conference session and speaker One foursome at the Conference Golf Tournament Magna Stella Cocktail Reception The Stella Reception hosts some of the most celebrated lawyers in Texas. We expect another sell-out with 450 in-house and outside lawyers from across the state. The reception will be held in the ballroom foyer at the La Cantera Hill Country Resort. Punctuated with hors d oeurves and Stella s signature drink the Magna Rita the anticipation of the following awards dinner makes for an electric beginning to this unique awards program. ($10,000)* One first-row table of ten (10) at the Magna Stella Awards Dinner Admission of two (2) Sponsor representatives to the all-day Conference on Friday At the Sponsor s discretion and in coordination with the Forum and the Resort, signature/logo glasses, napkins and/or swizzle sticks may be provided by the sponsor Special recognition during opening and closing remarks Signage provided by the Forum with sponsor s name and logo prominently displayed during the Reception Special recognition as Reception Sponsor in the Dinner program Pre and Post-Conference recognition in Texas Lawyer and the Forum website November 20, 2014 Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa San Antonio, TX Magna Stella Awards Dinner Program The Dinner Program will be the evening s keepsake for 450 dinner guests, and will be printed in full color on the highest quality paper. The program will provide a pictorial listing and short biography for each nominee, as well as information about the Forum, its membership, and additional information about the Stella Awards. It will be a must read during and after the awards dinner. A small, logo branded pen light will be provided to each guest in attendance. ($4,500)* Sponsor acknowledged as the Dinner Program Sponsor in the program Admission of four (4) Sponsor representatives to the Awards Dinner Recognition by the Emcee In coordination with the Sponsor, the Forum will provide an elegant pen light for viewing the dinner program in the darkened ballroom The pen light will have both the Sponsor s logo and the Stella image 5

6 Magna Stella Dessert Reception As the awards dinner comes to a close, guests will continue to socialize and network in the reception area for a dessert and coffee buffet. Acknowledgment as the Dessert Reception Sponsor in the dinner program Admission of two (2) Sponsor representatives to the Awards Dinner Recognition as the Sponsor by Dinner Emcee Logo-branded napkins may be provided by the Sponsor Signage provided by the Forum and placed at dessert stations Post-Conference recognition in Texas Lawyer and the Forum website ($3,500)* Magna Stella Reception Photobooth ($3,500)* A picture is worth a thousand words. With two (2) photobooths at the Stella Cocktail and Dessert Receptions, guests will have something to talk about and take home. Acknowledgment as the Photobooth Sponsor in the dinner program Admission of two (2) Sponsor representatives to the Awards Dinner Recognition as the Sponsor by Dinner Emcee Photo strips will have both the Sponsor s logo and the Stella image Booths exterior will be decorated in the Forum and Sponsor s logo Table Levels As this event grows each year, the ballroom space is expanding and the number of tables is increasing. You will want to make sure you have a seat close to the stage for what has been called the most entertaining legal awards dinner in Texas. With the exception of these purchased seats, all other seating will be general admission. Prestige $3,500 (prominent second row table in VIP section- only 2 available) Premier - $3,000 Elite $2,500 Select $2,000 General $1,500 6

7 NEW VENUE! 17th Annual Conference of General Counsel (Nov 20) Join the Forum at our new venue, La Cantera Hill Country Resort, for our 17th Annual Conference of General Counsel. Eschewing the Mount Rushmore of talking heads, the Conference of General Counsel is led by legal best practice thought leaders who make their presentations in stand-up fashion in a theater-in-the-round setting. Under professional stage lights and before an audience in a darkened ballroom, the morning and afternoon sessions follow a no-break format with only a brief introduction before each new session. This creates a momentum and an intimacy between speakers and the audience that is unlike any legal conference. Nestled in the beautiful Texas Hill Country just north of San Antonio, Texas, the resort provides breathtaking views of the Hill Country and downtown San Antonio from one of the highest points in the area. Ranked #2 on the Top 30 Resorts in North America and among the Top 50 Golf Resorts in the U.S. by Conde Nast Traveler, the $115-million hilltop retreat combines the best in golf with the best of luxury. The 2015 Conference theme has not yet been determined, but it will be equally substantive as in previous years: General Counsel: Not JUST Lawyers Anymore The GC as the Corporate Conscience Building an Indispensable Legal Department Revitalizing The Legal Department Faster Better Cheaper: The Unrelenting Need to Create More with Less How to Learn from Billion Dollar Lessons : A Legal Odyssey The Trusted Advisor Lessons in Leadership Getting Back to Business: 360º of Legal Strategy We are offering sponsorships of every size and type to meet your marketing needs, beginning with our anchor sponsors (Platinum, Gold and Signature). 7

8 Platinum Sponsor Prominent recognition in all printed mailings and advertisement, including 4 issues of Texas Lawyer, the In-House Texas supplement (four (4) issues prior to Conference) and two (2) advertisements in Inside Counsel, the nationally published management monthly for corporate legal executives and In-House Texas One foursome at the Conference Golf Tournament (Thursday, Nov 19)(Sponsor encouraged to recruit 2-3 general counsel clients for the team) One first-row table of ten (10) at Magna Stella Awards Dinner (Thursday, Nov 19); additional seats as priced Admission of four (4) sponsor representatives to the all-day Conference on Friday Special recognition during opening and closing remarks by Conference Chair Sponsor introduction of the Keynote Speaker Sponsor s brochure placed on Forum s materials table Post-Conference recognition in Texas Lawyer Logo included on all Conference directional signs (signage provided by the Forum) alongside other anchor Sponsors ($20,000)* Gold Sponsors (2), remaining: 1 ($17,500)* Prominent recognition in all printed mailings and advertisement, including 4 issues of Texas Lawyer, the In-House Texas supplement (four (4) issues prior to Conference) and two (2) advertisements in Inside Counsel, the nationally published management monthly for corporate legal executives and In-House Texas One foursome at the Conference Golf Tournament (Sponsor encouraged to recruit 2-3 general counsel clients for the team) One first-row table of ten (10) at Magna Stella Awards Dinner (Thursday, Nov 20); additional seats as priced Admission of three (3) sponsor representatives to the all-day Conference on Friday Special recognition during opening and closing remarks by Conference Chair Sponsor introduction of two (2) Conference sessions and speakers Sponsor s brochure placed on Forum s materials table Post-Conference recognition in Texas Lawyer Logo included on all Conference directional signs (signage provided by the Forum) alongside other anchor Sponsors Signature Sponsors (4), remaining: 1 ($6,500)* Prominent recognition in all printed mailings and advertisement, including 4 issues of Texas Lawyer, the In-House Texas supplement (four issues prior to Conference) and two advertisements in Inside Counsel, the nationally published management monthly for corporate legal executives and In-House Texas One table of ten (10) at Magna Stella Awards Dinner (Thursday, Nov 19); additional seats as priced Admission of two (2) sponsor representatives to the all-day Conference on Friday (continued on next page) 8

9 Special recognition during opening and closing remarks by Conference Chair Sponsor s brochure placed on Forum s materials table Post-Conference recognition in Texas Lawyer GC-Only Breakfast A full breakfast buffet only for general counsel will be served before the Conference begins in a separate meeting room. Forum staff will work with Sponsor to develop programming. ($4,500)* Admission of up to six (6) Sponsor representative to the breakfast Admission of one (1) Sponsor representative to the all-day Conference on Friday Forum Statewide Board Chair will Coordinate with Sponsor regarding the breakfast program Sponsor representative will welcome attendees and introduce the GC host Signage provided by the Forum outside the meeting room and at the buffet table Sponsor s brochure placed on Forum s material table In coordination with the Forum, the Sponsor may provide a CD take away with Sponsor provided collateral materials relevant to the event questions developed with the GC host Managing Counsel Breakfast ($2,500) A full breakfast buffet only for In-House managing counsel will be served in the main ballroom before the Conference begins. The Sponsor representative will welcome attendees and introduce the Breakfast Host (a Forum senior managing counsel). Designed on the same theme as the Forum s GC Roundtable Luncheons, the attendees will be seated in rounds of 6-8, and will discuss prepared questions for in-house best practices, or issues of concern to those at the table. Forum staff will work with Sponsor to develop programming. Managing Counsel Breakfast Host will coordinate with sponsor regarding breakfast program Admission of one (1) Sponsor representative to the breakfast Sponsor representative will welcome attendees and introduce the MC host Signage provided by the Forum outside the meeting room and at the buffet table Admission of the same Sponsor representative to the all-day Conference on Friday Sponsor s brochure placed on Forum s material table In coordination with the Forum, the Sponsor may provide a CD take-a-way with Sponsor provided collateral materials relevant to the event questions developed with the MC host 9

10 Conference Breakfast Sponsor ($1,500) A breakfast buffet will be available in the Conference meeting room prior to the commencement of the Conference. * Admission of one (1) Sponsor representative to the all-day Conference on Friday Signage provided by the Forum next to the breakfast buffet Special recognition during opening and closing remarks In coordination with the Forum Sponsor may provide name/logo-branded napkins for breakfast service Sponsor s brochure placed on Forum s material table *Note: GC-Only and Managing Counsel Breakfasts are held separately Morning and Afternoon Refreshments ($2,500) Admission of one (1) Sponsor representative to the all-day Conference on Friday Morning and afternoon refreshments will also be provided throughout the all-day Conference on Friday Signage provided by the Forum next to the refreshment area Special recognition during opening and closing remarks In coordination with the Forum and the Resort, Sponsor may provide name/logo branded napkins for refreshment service Sponsor s brochure placed on Forum s material table Conference Luncheon The Conference buffet Luncheon will be held in the ballroom next to the Conference meeting room. ($5,000)* Admission of two (2) Sponsor representatives to the all-day Conference on Friday Premiere signage provided by the Forum next to the buffet Special recognition during opening and closing remarks Sponsor s brochure placed on Forum s material table Pillow Card ($2,500) Each pillow card serves as a handy reminder for next-day planning, complimented with a special treat. The cards will list the Forum s Conference activities and times for Thursday and Friday s programming. The resort staff may place a card and chocolate/mint treat on the pillow of each Conference attendee. This sponsorship is a unique and special opportunity to provide sponsor recognition on a more personal level. (continued on next page) 10

11 Admission of one (1) Sponsor representative to the all-day Conference on Friday Pillow cards are designed and printed by the Sponsor (Approximately 5 x 7 and to be confirmed by the Forum before printing) Sponsor is responsible for having items shipped directly to the Resort Resort staff will be responsible for delivering pillow cards and treats to each Conference attendee s room Women s Caucus Prize! Prize Sponsor ($2,500) Exciting Conference Prizes! AM Prize Apple ipad & Neiman Marcus $300 Gift Card Women s Toolkit Lunch Prize JW Two (2) night stay and one (1) round of golf for two players $300 Gift Card to Ruth s Chris Steak House PM Prize Apple ipad Mini Four prizes will be awarded at Conference events, and attributed to the Conference Prize Sponsor. This sponsorship will provide Sponsor visibility across all Conference events. Prizes for the 2014 Conference were a Neiman Marcus Gift Card for the Women s Caucus and Conference attendees competed for an Amex Gift Card, hotel stay & Round of Golf, and a Fit Bit. Prize Sponsor representatives present the prizes at the Conference. Admission of one (1) Sponsor representative to the all-day Conference on Friday Forum will provide prizes Sponsor representative will be called on to present the prizes at the Conference Special recognition during Prize drawings with Conference slide Sponsor may provide general congratulatory note for each winner Sponsor s brochure placed on Forum s material table Conference Souvenir ($6,500)* Each Conference attendee will receive a Conference souvenir to take home with them. This is a wonderful exclusive takeaway gift that will remind each attendee at work or at home, of the Conference and your firm or company in the years to come. Admission of two (2) Sponsor representative to the all-day Conference on Friday In coordination with the Forum, sponsor can help decide on the item to be purchased Sponsor s logo on each item, along with the Forum s logo or text. Sponsor may provide a small card or thank you note to place inside or to attach to each item Sponsor s brochure placed on Forum s materials table Tool Box ($2,500) After the Conference each attendee will receive an with a link to a private Forum website page. This page will provide Conference attendees with links to download speaker-approved PowerPoint presentations and handouts, speaker bios and other collateral materials (the Conference tool kit ). Sponsor branding and a short blurb about the sponsor will be prominently displayed on this page. The Sponsor, in coordination with the Forum, will provide branding and content for the broadcast to Conference registrants. (continued on next page) 11

12 Admission of one (1) Sponsor representative to the all-day Conference on Friday Sponsor s exclusive name and/or logo on web page and broadcast. Forum Staff will provide a broadcast template and logo dimensions for sponsors to include in their message to Conference registrants that will be on display on the web page and will also be sent out via Sponsor s brochure placed on Forum s materials table Conference attendee list provided one week prior to the Conference Emcee will acknowledge the sponsor and announce the post Conference delivery of materials Actual attendee list for delivery of materials Keynote Speaker Book (to be determined) In the event the 2015 Conference Keynote is an author, this sponsorship will be available. The Forum will purchase the author s book for all attendees, and the Sponsor will distribute them at the Conference. The Sponsorship fee will be determined based on the cost of the book. Admission of two (2) Sponsor representatives to the all-day Conference on Friday Forum will provide a table next to the Conference ballroom for display and distribution of the books (the only Sponsor booth at the Conference) Books will be provided by the Forum and shipped directly to the Sponsor or the Conference site (Sponsor s option) Sponsor may provide and affix a compliments of label to the inside cover of each book Sponsor may include a firm/company brochure along with each book or a bookmark or other appropriate takeaway Sponsor must provide two (2) staff members to distribute the books to registered Conference attendees Signage provided by the Forum and placed by table Sponsor s brochure placed on Forum s materials table Conference Lanyard ($3,500)* Each Conference attendee will receive a Conference lanyard as they check in Conference morning. The sponsor may provide a volunteer or two to assist in handing out the lanyard and name badges. This is a wonderful chance to meet and greet each attendee. The lanyard will be attached to a printed name badge with the Sponsor s logo and the agenda for the day. Admission of one (1) Sponsor representative to the all-day Conference on Friday and one (1) volunteer to distribute the lanyards (optional). Sponsors name or logo printed on each lanyard Sponsor s logo on each attachable agenda card along with the Forum s logo or text. Sponsor s brochure placed on Forum s materials table 12

13 Theater in the Round ($2,000) Prominent signage will be attached to each of the two (2) oversized screens with sponsors logo or name. Credit for providing this special staging and lighting will be prominently mentioned during the welcoming remarks. All sponsor benefits are listed below. Admission of two (2) Sponsor representative to the all-day Conference on Friday (distributed to all Forum members and prospective members in Texas) Special recognition during opening and closing remarks Sponsor s brochure displayed on the Forum s material table Conference attendee list provided one week before to Conference 15th Annual Robert H. Dedman Award For Ethics And Law Dinner (Oct 6) Each year the Dallas-Ft. Worth Chapter of the Forum selects an individual whose dedication to ethics in business, communication and management practices has distinguished them among their peers. The award was established in 2001 to honor the late Robert H. Dedman for his commitment to ethics, and he was the award s first recipient. The Forum was pleased to honor Carlos M. Hernandez, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary, Fluor Corporation, as the 2014 Dedman Award honoree. More than 300 attended the awards dinner at the Belo Mansion in downtown Dallas. Our Keynote speaker was David T. Seaton, Chairman and CEO of Fluor Corporation. 13

14 14th Annual Robert H. Dedman Award for Ethics and Law Dinner Ethics & Law Presented by Previous award recipients have been Erle Nye (Chairman of the Board and CEO, TXU Corp), Charles Matthews (VP and General Counsel, ExxonMobile), Guy Kerr (SVP - Law and Government, Belo Corp.), Don Williams (Chairman Emeritus of the Trammell Crow Company), Ron Taylor (Vice President and General Counsel, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas), Anne H. McNamara (former Senior Vice President and General Counsel of AMR Corp and American Airlines), Robert D. Graham (Vice President of Contran Corporation), Elaine Whitbeck, Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, general counsel and corporate secretary. Ron K. Barger, SVP and General Counsel, Archon Group, L.P., Dennis J. Grindinger, CFO & CLO, Hunt Oil Company, Mark S. Berg, EVP and General Counsel, Pioneer Natural Resources Company, Charles E. Hardy, General Counsel, Austin Industries, Inc. An equally important part of the dinner is the awarding of a substantial scholarship to a law student currently enrolled at Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law. Reception Sponsor The reception will be held in the ballroom foyer at the Belo Mansion in downtown Dallas. Punctuated with hors d oeurves and drinks the anticipation of the following dinner makes for an electric beginning to this unique awards program. One table of ten (10) with general level priority seating At the Sponsor s discretion and in coordination with the Forum, signature/logo glasses, napkins and/or swizzle sticks may be provided by the sponsor Signage provided by the Forum with sponsor s name and logo prominently displayed during the reception Special recognition as Reception Sponsor in the Dinner program Post-dinner recognition in Texas Lawyer and the Forum Website Recognition by Emcee during closing remarks Program Sponsor Forum will provide 350, full-color commemorative dinner programs Sponsor acknowledged in the dinner program and slide Admission of four (4) sponsor representatives Recognition by Emcee during closing remarks ($4,500)* ($2,500) Tuesday, October 7, 2014 Invitation Sponsor ($1,500) Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter requests the honor of your company at the 14 th Annual Robert H. Dedman Award for Ethics and Law Dinner Honoring Carlos M. Hernandez Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary Fluor Corporation Tuesday, October 7, pm Cocktail Reception 7-9pm Dinner & Award Pavilion Ballroom Belo Mansion 2101 Ross Ave., Dallas TX Black tie optional On behalf of the sponsor, the Forum will print and mail formal invitations to the Dallas legal community Sponsor acknowledgement on dinner slide Admission of two (2) Sponsor representatives Recognition by Emcee during closing remarks 14

15 Patron Table Levels Prestige ($3,500) One table of ten (10) with first level priority seating Sponsor s name listed at this level in dinner program Recognition by Emcee during closing remarks Premier ($3,000) One table of ten (10) with second level priority seating Sponsor s name listed at this level in dinner program Recognition by Emcee during closing remarks Special ($2,500) One table of ten (10) with third and fourth level priority seating Sponsor s name listed at this level in the dinner program Recognition by Emcee during closing remarks General ($1,500) One table of ten (10) with general level seating Sponsor s name listed at this level in the dinner program Recognition by Emcee during closing remarks 15

16 How to Purchase a Sponsorship 1. To learn more about a specific sponsorship opportunity, please contact the Forum Office at (214) , fax (214) , or ( ) info@tgcf.org. 2. Pre-Event Publicity Caveat: Some sponsorship opportunities provide for pre-event publicity. Please be aware of any pre-event deadlines when making your decision to sponsor. 3. Sponsorships are purchased on a first-come, first-served basis. All deposits and payments are Non-Refundable. Sponsorships must be purchased with an commitment to info@txgcf.org. Once sponsorship is confirmed an invoice will be sent to the Sponsor via within 2-3 business days, the sponsor is liable for payment of invoice. 4. Effective this year, a deposit will be required on sponsorships equal to or exceeding $3500. Please see Payment Schedule below. 5. You may place a soft hold on a sponsorship of interest until another interested party contacts the Forum to secure the sponsorship. At that time, we will contact you to accept or decline. Deposit and Payment Schedule Sponsorship Total 1 st Deposit w/in 30 days of invoice 2 nd Payment 120 days before the event July 21, 2015 Final Payment 60 days before the event September 21, 2015 $3,500 - $25,000 25% 25% Balance (50%) Thank you for supporting The General Counsel Forum. We look forward to working with you in 2015! 1601 Elm Street, Suite 2320 Dallas, TX Phone (214) Fax (214) info@tgcf.org Front Cover: Honorable Raul Rodriguez, Associate Judge at the City of Houston Municipal Courts, Alva I. Trevino, General Counsel for Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO), Honorable Eva Guzman, Texas Supreme Court Justice, Patricia Limon de Rodriguez, Executive Director of the Hispanic Bar Association of Houston (HisBA), Juan C. Garcia, Partner and Deputy Litigation Practice Group Leader at Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP and President of the Hispanic Bar Association of Houston (HisBA), Isela Garcia, Community Engagement Supervisor at Molina Healthcare 16