Hi LMA Southwest friends,
As we head into Q2, I can’t help but feel a surge of excitement for what’s ahead, especially as we prepare to welcome the LMA community to our region for the Annual Conference in New Orleans—laissez les bons temps rouler!
Hosting the LMA Annual Conference is such a special opportunity for our region. It’s a chance to showcase the energy, talent, and hospitality that make the Southwest so unique, while also connecting with colleagues from across the globe. Whether you’re attending in person or following along from afar, I hope you’ll feel a sense of pride in the role our region is playing in bringing this incredible event to life.
Beyond the conference, we’ll continue building momentum with our regional and local programming. We have upcoming opportunities to connect, learn, and share ideas through our next virtual town hall, local educational programs, and fun socials. There’s so much value in the conversations and collaboration that happen within this community, and I’m excited to see that continue to grow through these events.
This quarter, we also welcome the newest cohort of LMANext mentees and mentors. These legal marketers will spend the next several months learning from industry professionals about the current state of legal marketing, how to build their networks, and help shape the future of our industry.
We are thrilled to be partnering with the LMA West region again for the TWxSW Conference. This year’s Co-Chairs have already been hard at work, and we hope you’ll be able to join us this fall (exciting details to come).
As always, this organization is strongest because of you—your engagement, your insights, and your willingness to show up for one another. If you’ll be in New Orleans, I would love to connect while we’re there. And if not, please don’t hesitate to reach out anytime with questions, ideas, or feedback.
Wishing you all a fantastic quarter ahead, and I hope to see many of you soon!
Sincerely,
Emy Cook
2026 President LMA Southwest Region