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The Spirit of ALA Award
Presented to those whose commitment to professionalism, dedication to the advancement
of law firm administration and record of long-term service to the Association of Legal Administrators
sets the standard for all who aspire to achievement, excellence and success.
While many ALA members contribute tremendous amounts of time and effort to the growth of the profession
of law firm administration and the success of ALA, recipients of The Spirit of ALA Award are those individuals
who have in their careers demonstrated all of the following in extraordinary, consistent and significant
measure.
- An unswerving commitment to professionalism. This is defined through a career exemplifying the highest
standards of personal conduct; a record of fairness, equality and courage in dealing with employees, lawyers
and other administrators; and a clear recognition by one’s peers as being a model for others and a
standard-setter in the profession.
- Exceptional dedication to the advancement of law firm administration as demonstrated by teaching and
writing activities; mentoring and counseling of others; participation in activities promoting the credibility
of the profession; community and civic service; development of new approaches and techniques; or other activities
contributing to the knowledge, skills and abilities of individual legal administrators and/or to the profession
as a whole.
- A record of service to the Association of Legal Administrators that far exceeds normal expectations, and also
provides a model and inspiration for participation and involvement by others. Such a record will be demonstrated by
successful leadership and service (a) over an extended period of time in (b) a number of different positions or
capacities at (c) various local, regional, national or international levels.
 View the complete list of Previous Recipients
2012: Patti Groff
2011: John Kirk
2009: Dick Nigon
2007: Patti Lane
2006: Martha Llano
2005: Char Coulbert
2003: Judy Anderson
2002: Mike Palmer
2001: Chuck Stinnett
1999: Rachel Schaming
1998: Dave Brezina (founding recipient)
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Outstanding Association Volunteer
Debbie Piker Sanders, CLM of Rehon & Roberts, APC in San Jose, California
Shari Tivy of Bowman and Brooke LLP in Minneapolis, Minnesota
View the complete list of Previous Recipients
2012: Fred Esposito, Karen Glowacki, Kris Oliveri
2011: Barbara Foley, Frank Gould, Kathy Scourby
2010: Mark Bridgeman, Laura Broomell, Lorri Salyards
2009: Julie Brandsness, Mary Jennings
2008: Charles McLaurine, Steve Wingert
2007: Gary Dodman, Sue Lamb, Wendy Rice-Isaacs
2006: Joan Gleich, Karen Griggs, Judy Hissong, Mike Katos
2005: Kathy (Fichtman) Haney, Rob Harris, Mike Palmer
2004: Patti Groff, John Kirk
2003: Dawna (Brophy) Mason, Betsy Glover, Jim VanDusen
2002: Char Coulbert, John Cummens, John Moohr
2001: Jackie Mitchell, Erica Tamblyn
2000: Bob Crowell, Marilyn Mickelson
1999: Phil Hamilton, Jim Lantonio, Bobbie Mathie, Morris Schorr
1998: Ron Henry, Chuck Stinnett
1997: Ted Boersma, Jim Cowan
1996: Dave Farrell, Kathy Krylowski
1995: Judy Anderson, John Cummens
1994: Ted Boersma, John Kirk
1993: John Gerhard, Sandy Hardy
1992: Richard Turnbow, Carol Vodra, Cheryl Wisbrock
1991: Jim Cowan, George Nicholson, Marilyn Phillips, Richard Turnbow
Founders Award
2010: John J. Michalik
2007: Robert S. Yegge
2006: Mary Ann Altman, Bradford W. Hildebrandt, Robert I. Weil (founding recipients)
Chapter Awards
ALA Members see Chapter Awards Program
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Burton Awards
Association of Legal Administrators – National Publication Awards
The Burton Awards, perhaps the most distinguished awards program in the legal profession, was established in 1999, and is dedicated principally to rewarding effective
legal writing. The program honors partners and managers in law firms, as well as law school students who use plain, clear and concise language and avoid archaic,
stilted legalese.
The Association of Legal Administrators is proud to be a sponsor of this unique and prestigious national event.
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