D CEO Presents

Corporate Counsel Awards

Honoring outstanding in-house attorneys in Dallas-Fort Worth

D CEO‘s Corporate Counsel Awards program honors outstanding in-house attorneys in Dallas-Fort Worth. All finalists will be recognized in the October issue and at an exclusive awards event, where winners will be revealed.

Nominations Closed

Nominations will open in April 2024.

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Categories

The Corporate Counsel Awards honors outstanding in-house attorneys in 11 categories:

Outstanding General Counsel or Chief Legal Officer

Recognizes outstanding general counsels (or highest attorneys for their companies) in the North Texas area, based significantly on performance from June 2023 to May 2024. Areas of performance might include noteworthy achievements with respect to a significant transaction, resolution of material litigation, law department management, mentoring other lawyers, demonstration of integrity, pro-bono work, or professional development. (Awards will be given for various sizes of legal departments.)

Outstanding Deputy General Counsel/Associate General Counsel

Recognizes outstanding deputy GCs and associate GCs in the North Texas area, based significantly on performance from June 2023 to May 2024. Areas of performance might include noteworthy achievements with respect to a significant transaction, resolution of material litigation, law department management, mentoring other lawyers, demonstration of integrity, pro-bono work, or professional development. (Awards will be given for various sizes of legal departments.)

Outstanding In-House Counsel

Recognizes outstanding in-house counsels in the North Texas area, based significantly on performance from June 2023 to May 2024. Areas of performance might include noteworthy achievements with respect to a significant transaction, resolution of material litigation, law department management, mentoring other lawyers, demonstration of integrity, pro-bono work, or professional development.

Outstanding Up-and-Comer

(Maximum of five years of in-house experience, as of May 2024.)

Recognizes excellence among emerging corporate counsels in the North Texas area. Areas of performance might include noteworthy achievements with respect to a significant transaction, resolution of material litigation, mentoring other lawyers, demonstration of integrity, pro-bono work, or professional development.

Champion of Diversity Award

Recognizes a general counsel’s efforts to promote ethnic and gender inclusion in their legal departments through diversity initiatives and practices.

Outstanding Community Service

Recognizes in-house attorneys for their community service activities, especially during the period of June 2023 to May 2024. This might include providing pro-bono legal services, volunteering, or other involvement in religious, educational, charitable, or cultural activities that serve to improve the quality of life in the North Texas area.

Legacy Award

Recognizing a corporate attorney’s achievements and impact during his or her long tenure in the C Suite.

 

Congratulations to all our Corporate Counsel Winners

FAQ

How do I make nominations?

Nominations are currently closed.

Is there a fee to submit a nomination?

No! There are no required costs to submit a nomination, be a finalist, or be named a winner.

How are winners selected?

The editors of D CEO will determine finalists and winners in all categories.

When will the winners be announced?

D CEO will reveal the winners at a special awards event in September.

Where can I get more information on this program or event?

For editorial information, contact Sarah Masquelier Risi at sarah.risi@dmagazine.com.

 

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