2010 Annual Conference

Responsible for planning and programming the 2010 annual conference. Routinely meets via conference call. 
     Co-Chairs: David Freeman and Despina Kartson
     Board Liaison: Nathan Darling
    

Audit

     Chair: Alycia Sutor, Treasurer
     Board Liaison: Alycia Sutor
    

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: Susan Van Dyke
     Board Liaison: Jeanne Hammerstrom
    

Education

Develops and implements educational programs for members and others 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; and a yearly Senior Marketer's conference. The Committee meets via conference call monthly. 
     Co-Chairs: Amy Smith and Kevin McMurdo
     Board Liaison: Maggie Watkins
    

Finance

Oversees the financial status and general solvency of the organization. They lead 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: Alycia Sutor

Governance

Learn about the recently launched LMA leadership identification and education program: "Pathways to Leadership"
    Co-Chairs: Laura Hudson and Dave Bruns
     Board Liaison: Aleisha Gravit

Hall of Fame 

     Co-Chairs: Norm Rubenstein and Deborah McMurray
     Board Liaison (Immediate Past President): Jennifer Manton
     Staff Liaison: Betsi Roach

Membership

Establishes tools and best practices for the recruitment, renewal and retention of its members and programs designed to stimulate growth in all membership categories. Provides support to LMA chapters and members at large in all of these areas. 
     Co-Chairs: Cheryl Bame and Megan McKeon
     Board Liaison: Audra Callanan
    

Nominating

Solicits and considers nominations for the LMA International Board of Directors. Submits a slate of qualified candidates and platform proposals to LMA membership. Chaired by the Immediate Past President. Committee membership consists of Past Presidents, a member at large and a representative from the Chapter President's committee. Nominating committee members are not eligible to run for office or board positions. 
     Chair: Jennifer Manton
     Staff Liaison: Betsi Roach

R&D

     Co-Chairs: Barbara Finley and Rachel Hayes
     Board Liaison: Aleisha Gravit
     Staff Liaison: Betsi Roach

Service Provider Advisory

Provides the LMA Board and membership with the perspective of service provider and vendor members of LMA by being a consistent resource for best practices and shared communications, as applied to sponsorship, continuing professional education and other member benefits. 
     Co-Chairs: Keith Wewe and Chris Hummel
     Board Liaison: Rachael Loper    

Strategies Journal

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: Jeff Scalzi and Melissa Hoff
     Board Liaison: Leesa Petrie    

Technology

Oversees the association’s use of technology. LMA uses a number of information technology products and services for the benefit of the association and its members. The Technology Committee evaluates and directs this technology to ensure that it provides the association and/or its members with:

• reduced cost
• improved member benefits
• better communication and collaboration opportunities
• increased revenue
• excellent professional development and training

     Co-Chairs: Tina Johns and Michael Webb
     Board Liaison: Per Casey    

Your Honor Awards 

     Co-Chairs: Tina Lewandowski and Jennifer Johnson
     Board Liaison: Judi Weingarz

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Member Value Task Force

   Co-Chair: Roberta Montafia