class of 2002. elizabeth ward kalb xerox corporation rochester, ny past-president of the association...
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Class of 2002
Elizabeth Ward KalbXerox Corporation
Rochester, NY
• Past-President of the Association of Legal Administrators
• Vision and creativity instrumental in developing and strengthening ALA
• Enhanced the roles of Administrators of Executive Directors of law firms
Jan WaughAssociation of Legal Administrator
Vernon Hills, IL
• Director of Member Services for ALA for 15 years
• Develops high level training for legal administrators
• Provides leadership and encouragement to staff and members
• Recognized as a leader in the development of law office management
Ron FriedmannArlington, VA
• Energetic advocate for the application of technology to the practice of law
• Developed online legal services
• Network builder and sharer of knowledge
Silvia CoulterHale and DorrBoston, MA
• 19 years in the field of legal marketing
• Founded one of the first law firm marketing consulting firms
• Past-President of the Legal Marketing Association
• Joint ventured with Hildebrandt in 1994 to market one of the first self-contained marketing and sales programs for law firms
Robert MucklestonePerkins CoieSeattle, WA
• As last Chair of the ABA’s Committee on Economics and Law Practice, led the 1974 transition to the Section on Economics of Law Practice
• Elected to Chair Section in 1975
• Introduced and continues to model myriad electronic systems to the practice
Lee Ann BellonBellon & Associates, Inc.
Atlanta, GA
• Places lawyers, legal professionals and staff throughout the world
• Developed a Career Coaching program for lawyers
• Has enhanced the operations of hundreds of law firms
• Writes and speaks frequently
Kenneth O’BrienThe Profile Group
Westport, CT
• 26 years of law practice management experience in public and private sector
• Focus on recruitment of partners, practice group leaders and senior administrative staff
• Fosters “good citizenship” on the part of law firms
Dixie Lee PetersonIllinois Department of Children & Family Services/Juvenile Court
Chicago, IL
• Opened doors to the participation of women in the profession.
• Former Chair of the ABA Law Practice Management Section and Women Rainmakers Group.
• Organized educational and networking programs for women lawyers nationwide
Richard Potter QCi-lawmarketing.ca
Milford, ON, CANADA
• A managing lawyer at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin for 25 years.
• Six years as the firm’s Director of Marketing and Business Development
• Expert in the use of technology to market legal services
Robert RubensteinSidley Austin Brown & Wood
Washington, DC
• 18 years as Director of Administration of three different law firms
• Contributes as a writer and editor focusing on computer applications to enhance productivity
• Multifaceted approach to professional development of lawyers and staff
John GerhardNixon PeabodyRochester, NY
• Proven that corporate management techniques can and do work in a large law firm setting.
• Chairman of the Large Firm Administrators’ Section of the ALA
• Speaks and writes on topics including long range planning, management, mergers and acquisitions
Ron SeigneurSeigneur & Company
Lakewood, CO
• Recognized expert in the field of law practice valuation
• Focuses on the financial, management and leadership issues in mid-size to large firms
• Aggressive schedule of teaching and writing through ALA, AICPA, DU law school and others
Class of 2002