LMA's strategic plan is carried out through our committees, SIGs and task forces. Each committee, SIG or task force has co-chairs that usually serve a two-year term. Any LMA member is eligible to serve on a committee. Committee and task force co-chairs prepare a status report to the 2026 International Board of Directors for each Board meeting.
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Annual Conference Advisory Committee
Responsible for planning and programming the 2026 LMA Annual Conference. Please visit the annual conference website for up-to-date information.
2026 Co-Chairs: Jenna Schiappacasse, Michael Coston, Tom Helm
Board Liaison: Rachel Shields Williams
Staff Liaison: Kaitlin Heininger
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: Jessica Haarsgaard
Staff Liaison: Kelly Shatzer
Career Impact Committee
LMA’s Career Impact Committee advances the professional growth of legal marketing professionals, focusing on career development, leadership skills, and elevating member success.
Co-Chairs: Brittany Hill and Leeann Lee
Board Liaison: Danielle Smith
Staff Liaison: Jennifer Weigand
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee advances one of the three key components of LMA’s Strategic Plan by championing a culture of diversity and inclusion. This committee is committed to moving the strategic plan forward by recognizing and amplifying DEI efforts and activities, showcasing progress through annual reporting, and advocating for underrepresented groups. A core focus is building and sustaining a diverse membership and volunteer pipeline, ensuring that opportunities for leadership and engagement reflect the breadth of perspectives within our profession. Through these efforts, the committee empowers LMA and its members to create inclusive marketing and business development teams and foster equity across the organization.
Co-Chairs: John Byrne and Toni Wells
Board Liaison: John Byrne
Staff Liaison: Jennifer Weigand
Education Advisory Council
The Education Advisory Council (EAC) is a cross-section of the LMA membership, and volunteers are appointed on an annual basis to serve two terms. Guided by the LMA Education Director, the EAC provides intellectual leadership by shaping education strategy, guiding best practices, and serving as education ambassadors. Advisory council members are visionaries and thought-leaders that come from LMA’s many constituencies. EAC initiatives typically encompass the following areas and working groups: Body of Knowledge (BoK), educational collaborations and partnerships, professional development research and strategy, program development, and thought leadership.
The EAC plays an integral role in educational development and content, and ultimately, the value of the Legal Marketing Association.
Board Liaison: Diana Lauritson
Staff Liaison: Holly Amatangelo
Finance Committee
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 regions to provide financial guidance (i.e., tools, best practices, resources and an open forum).
Chair: Jessica Haarsgaard
Staff Liaison: Kelly Shatzer
Hall of Fame Recognition Program
Responsible for implementing and judging of annual Hall of Fame program.
Board Liaison: John Byrne
Co-Chairs: Beth Cuzzone and Ashraf Lakhani
Staff Liaison: Jennifer Weigand
Industry Impact Committee
LMA’s Industry Impact Committee elevates the voice of legal marketing by driving thought leadership and strengthening media relations across the profession.
Co-Chairs: Azeema Batchelor and Elizabeth Brick
Board Liaison: Danielle Smith
Staff Liaison: Jennifer Weigand
Membership Experience Committee
Member Experience Committee will provide recommendations and advice on specific iniatives and projects that will enhance and revitalize the LMA member’s regular interaction and experience with the association, primarily with the goal to grow both membership numbers and retention rates.
Board Liaison: Amber Bollman
Co-Chairs: Kate Harry Shipham and Megan McKeon
Staff Liaison: Jennifer Weigand
Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee shall solicit nominations of those board positions where there is no automatic succession and submit to LMA members a slate of qualified candidates for ratification.
Board Liaison: John Byrne
Staff Liaison: Jennifer Weigand
Regional Leaders Committee
Serves as a formal platform to coordinate reciprocal communication between regional leadership and the LMA international board. Chaired by an elected region 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 region development best practices and nurture cross-region networks.
Board Liaison: Arthur Uratani
Staff Liaison: Angie Williams
Strategies & Voices Editorial Board
The Editorial Board helps shape LMA's thought leadership content for its official online publication, Strategies & Voices, and the LMA Podcast. You’ll serve as an editor, recruiting expert voices in our industry to develop thoughtful, forward-thinking content that represents LMA as a leading voice in legal marketing.
The Editorial Board focuses on written, visual and audio mediums online. Please note this role does not include writing for the publication. Below are samples of the types of content the Editorial Board helps produce.
Co-Chairs: John Walsh
Board Liaison: Mohib QIdwai
Staff Liaison: Kristin Frankiewicz and Christopher Smith