Committee
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SECTION: NEW MEMBER KNOWLEDGE SHARE
The New Members Knowledge Share section was created for those who may be new to the legal management field or been given new management responsibilities. Discussion topics will be led by experienced administrators and will be related to all legal management areas.
Don't miss this great opportunity to get to know other administrators and new members. The next meeting will be held October 10 at Rogers Hardin.
Jane Berlin, Chairperson, New Member Knowledge Share, 404-420-4643
SECTION: MULTI-OFFICE
The Multi-Office Management Section meets every other month at different firm locations throughout Atlanta. Members who manage branch or multi-office law firms are encouraged to attend these meetings on a variety of topics relevant to managers of branch or multi-office law firms. The next meeting will be November 1 at Carlton Fields.
Sheri Rowand, Multi-Office Chairperson, 404-815-3398
SECTION: CLM STUDY GROUP
No CLM Study Group is meeting at this time. Meetings will resume in January 2008.
SECTION: COMMUNITY RELATIONS
The Chapter takes seriously its responsibility to give back and support the community in which we work. The Community Relations Committee sponsors numerous events in an effort to participate in the social growth of our community. Please register today for AALA Casino Royale - a Fundraiser for Susan G. Komen for the Cure, October 9 at Alston & Bird.
Cathy McCollister, Community Relations Chairperson, 404-962-6155
SECTION: CORPORATE/GOVERNMENT
The Corporate/Government section is a newly formed group focused on the unique challenges facing legal administrators outside of private practice.
Lois Hayward 404-249-4413, Corporate/Government Chairperson
SECTION: FINANCE
The Finance Section provides educational opportunities and assistance to Chapter members by providing broad-based, industry-wide statistical information relating to law firm financial management. The next meeting is a joint meeting with Small Firm on September 26 at Casey Gilson.
John Ahlrich, Finance Section Chairperson, 404-261-7711
SECTION: HUMAN RESOURCES
The Human Resources Section meets every other month at Alston + Bird LLP. Discussion topics include current issues in employment law, employment trends, employee benefits, compensation, and other human resources related topics. Members also benefit from the exchange of knowledge through guest speakers and roundtable discussions. The next scheduled meeting will be October 10 at Alston & Bird.
Michael Stephens, Human Resource Section Chairperson, 404-881-7213
SECTION: SMALL FIRM
The Small Firm Management Section serves as an educational and networking group for members interested in topics related to management of smaller (1-30 attorneys) law firms. The format of the meetings varies and includes roundtable discussions, guest speakers, and vendor presentations. The next meeting is a joint meeting with the Finance section scheduled for September 26 at Casey Gilson.
Kelli Shelton, Small Firm Management Section Chairperson, 404-586-2023
SECTION: TECHNOLOGY SECTION
The Technology Section was formed to address tech issues specific to the legal community. Whether you are a seasoned "techie" or pure novice, all can benefit from these informal sessions and speakers. The next IT Section meeting will take place on October 25 at Fish & Richardson.
Peter Kuzel, Technology Section Chairperson, 404-892-5005
SECTION: VENDOR RELATIONS
The Vendor Relations Committee was formed to address issues between the Atlanta Chapter and its vendors. The Committee also serves as a liaison between the Chapter's newsletter advertising, web site advertising and Business Partner Luncheon. The Committee holds yearly focus group meetings with vendor sponsors to gather feedback on how the Chapter is meeting their needs.
Will Lee, Director of Vendor Relations, 404-926-4121
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