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The 24th Annual John Ben Shepperd Texas Leadership Forum is set for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10-12, at the Doubletree Hotel, 303 West 15th Street in Austin. This year's forum, "Leadership 2010: Challenges and Opportunities for the Next Decade," provides an opportunity for hands-on breakout sessions aimed at discovering solutions to the challenges facing the state. Some of the guest speakers include State Rep. and House Speaker Pro Tempore Sylvester Turner, Sen. Kel Seliger, Aspen Institute Director of Homeland Security Clark Ervin and Texas Lyceum President John Boettiger. Attendees will have time to network, build relationships and collaborate with colleagues. There will be sessions on such issues as policy development, ethics in leadership and public speaking. The Outstanding State Leader Award will be presented at the Saturday night dinner. CLE Credit is available for legal professionals. For more information, click here. To register, click here. Deadline for registration is Monday, Sept. 29.