Published: 11-13-07
AUSTIN – Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) General Counsel Don Ballard was honored with the Texas General Counsel Forum’s Magna Stella Award for outstanding attorney at a nonprofit or government agency. Ballard earned the award for his legal expertise and willingness to exceed duties required of his position.“Don’s thorough knowledge of federal and state employment laws and training programs and legal guidance on complex program issues provides TWC with extraordinary legal representation” said TWC Chair and Commissioner Representing the Public Diane Rath.
“Congratulations to Don on the huge accomplishment and well-deserved recognition.”
TWC’s General Counsel since 2005 Ballard previously was the agency’s Deputy General Counsel and counsel to Chair Rath. Prior to joining TWC he was Chief Attorney for the Public Utility Commission of Texas Deputy Chief Attorney General for the Texas Office of the Attorney General and a Briefing Attorney for the Texas Thirteenth Court of Appeals. Ballard is a graduate of the University of Texas School of Law.
Ballard accepted the award during the organization’s Ninth Annual Conference of General Counsel in San Antonio on November 1 2007. A panel of independent judges representing current and retired general counsels from the private and public sectors selected Ballard for the award.
The Texas General Counsel Forum provides members with educational opportunities on best practices leadership and management. More than 400 members are spread across chapters in Austin Dallas Houston and San Antonio.
The Texas Workforce Commission is a state agency dedicated to helping Texas employers workers and communities prosper economically. For details on TWC and the programs it offers in unison with its network of local workforce development boards call (512) 463-8556 or visit www.texasworkforce.org.
