Woman of Distinction: Caren Lock
As the Regional Vice President and Associate General Counsel of Government Relations at TIAA, Caren Lock has been instrumental in shaping the company's policy advocacy legal and regulatory strategies in her region. Her robust educational background, including a JD from Baylor University School of Law and a BA in Government & Politics from the University of Texas, has been the foundation of her extensive career in legal and governmental affairs.
Significant accomplishments mark her professional journey. She has held a position on the Board of Directors of the State Bar of Texas since 2024, which allows her to contribute to the governance and strategic direction of the legal profession in Texas. Additionally, she demonstrated her leadership and commitment to women's empowerment by serving as the President of the Texas Women's Foundation Board from 2017 to 2019. In this capacity, she championed initiatives that support and uplift women across Texas. Her expertise in government relations, combined with her legal acumen, has positioned her as a respected leader in her field. She is a co-founder of The Orchid Giving Circle, a group of Asian women committed to supporting social and economic change through collaborative giving. Since 2015, the group has granted close to $2M into the Greater DFW community. She continues to advocate for policies and practices that benefit her organization and the broader community, ensuring that TIAA remains compliant with evolving regulations while also advancing its mission to serve clients effectively.
