2012 Annual Conference

Responsible for planning and programming the 2012 annual conference. Routinely meets via conference call. 
    
     Co-Chairs: Mark Usellis and Jill Weber
     Board Liaison: Alycia Sutor
 

Audit Committee

Assists LMA’s Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities with respect to: (i) the audit of LMA’s books and records; and (ii) LMA’s system of internal financial controls and procedures. LMA’s external auditors shall maintain an open and transparent relationship with the Committee, and shall ultimately be accountable to LMA’s Board of Directors and the Committee.
    
     Chair: Tim Corcoran, Treasurer 
     Board Liaison: Tim Corcoran, Treasurer

Chapter Presidents

Serves as a formal platform to coordinate reciprocal communication between chapter leadership and the LMA international board. Chaired by an elected chapter president from the previous year, this committee participates in monthly conference calls for the purpose of being briefed on and providing input on organization initiatives, share chapter development best practices and nurture cross-chapter networks.    
    
     Chair: Keith Wewe
     Board Liaison: Aleisha Gravit

Education & Professional Development

Develops and implements educational programs for members and other customers involved in the legal marketing field. Programs include a yearly QuickStart program for new or junior marketers; monthly webinars covering a broad range of topics; distance learning courses; Annual Conference and other education and professional development opportunities as developed. 
    
     Co-Chairs: Amy Smith, Aria Antonopoulos and Maggie Watkins
     Board Liaison: Leesa Petrie    

Finance

Oversees the financial status and general solvency of the organization. They work with staff in the annual budgeting process, review and provide recommendations on budgeted and unbudgeted spending requests and develop and recommend long-range financial objectives for the association. When appropriate, the committee will work directly with International committees/task forces and chapters to provide financial guidance (i.e., tools, best practices, resources and an open forum).     
    
     Chair/Treasurer: Tim Corcoran

Governance

Responsible for making recommendations to the Board and Executive Director on matters related to effective governance of the organization. Specific supporting tasks in this regard include:

• Designing and implementing an evaluation model and criteria to measure Board and committee performance
• Create and maintain a Board development program
• Annual review of the organization’s governance structure
• Other tasks as assigned by the Board, President or Executive Director

In addition, the committee will assume the role and responsibility for the Nominations committee. As such, the committee will also be responsible for identifying future Association leaders and administering the Pathways to Leadership program. Supporting tasks in this regard include:

• Conducting the annual Board nominations process
• Presenting the slate for approval
• Advising the President-Elect and Board on committee structure and prospective committee leaders/members as part of the Pathways to Leadership program.

     Co-Chairs: Diana Kroner & Jennifer Larivee
     Board Liaison: Jeanne Hammerstrom

Hall of Fame

Recognizes individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the legal marketing industry and the Legal Marketing Association. The honor represents the highest levels of experience and leadership in legal marketing and recognizes contributions made by individuals for the benefit of the industry, the association and its community of professionals. LMA members in good standing who have been actively involved in the profession for a minimum of 15 years are eligible for consideration.

    
     Co-Chairs: Roberta Montafia & Sally Schmidt
 

 Membership

Collaborates with staff to establish programs for recruitment, renewal and retention of LMA members and initiatives designed to stimulate growth in all membership categories. Identifies and reviews ideas for new benefits and services for members. Provides support to LMA chapters and members at large in all of these areas. 
    
     Co-Chairs: Megan McKeon & Connie Proulx
     Board Liaison: Despina Kartson
 

Recognition Committee

Responsible for implementing and judging of annual awards program.
    
     Co-Chairs: Doug Hoover & Brook Loucks
     Board Liaison: Laura Meherg
 

Strategies Journal Editorial Board

Determines, supervises and facilitates content of LMA's publication, Strategies — The Journal of Legal Marketing. The magazine is published 10 times per year. The Board also identifies opportunities for additional revenue and content distribution, and oversees the work of the managing editor. 
    
     Co-Chairs: Steve Conley & Dave Poston
     Board Liaison: Jeff Hild

Technology

Provides general oversight of the association’s technology needs. Includes the Website Redesign Task Force, currently scoped with recommending a plan and managing the execution of superficial website enhancements.  
  
     Co-Chairs: Per Casey and Robert Algeri
     Board Liaison: Heather Morse

Think Tank

The Think Tank is comprised of industry leaders, either CMOs or seasoned, well regarded service providers for the purpose of informing the LMA Board of Directors, via quarterly reports, about issues and trends impacting the legal industry and the legal marketing profession. The committee will provide feedback that is to include strategic recommendations on how LMA might address these issues so the organization can be proactive. 
    
     Co-Chairs: Jennifer Manton & Elonide Semmes
     Board Liaison: Catherine Alman MacDonagh, JD

Your Honor Awards 

Responsible for implementing and judging of annual Your Honor Awards program.
    
     Co-Chairs: Charlise Hyatt & Courtney Iannelli
        

ABA Commission on Ethics 20/20 Task Force

Explore information/thought leadership LMA can provide to the ABA Commission on Ethics 20/20.
    
     Chair: Kim Perret
     Board Liaison: Kimberly Bell

ACC Advisory Council

The primary purpose of the Council will be to serve as a direct link to ACC leadership and a vehicle through which the LMA community can provide ideas and feedback on ACC initiatives.
    
     Chair: Felice Wagner
     Board Liaison: Aleisha Gravit

Salary Survey Task Force

Handle 2011 salary survey.
    
     Chair: Sue Allison