Committee Chair

Katie J. Bryant, CLM
Executive Director
Udall Shumway PLC

“I attend the Annual Conference not just to network and meet people, but also to invest in myself and build my own intellectual capital away from the constant pressures of my day-to-day job. I can say, without a shadow of a doubt, that I am extremely fortunate to work in the legal management industry. The number one reason I enjoy the legal management industry, by far, is the other legal management professionals I meet and network with at the Annual Conference. The legal management industry has such amazing people working in it, many of whom I am lucky enough to call good friends.”

Committee Members

Daniel P. Atcheson
Firm Administrator
Jenkins Wilson Taylor & Hunt, PA
Representing the Professional Development Advisory Committee

“The speakers at the Annual Conference are always top-notch. Consistently for me, one of the most valuable sessions I attend is the small firm roundtable. It’s always great to hear what other firms’ challenges and opportunities are and how they are dealing with their challenges. I’ve been able to bring some great ideas and solutions back to my firm, as a result.”

Lisa V. Fox
Director of Operations and Finance
Pines Bach LLP
Representing the Product and Service Review Committee

“Attending the Annual Conference has not only helped improve my networking skills, but I’ve also made so many positive professional relationships that are now genuine friendships. I have had the pleasure of asking a CFO of the Year to help me with restructuring partner compensation and kept in touch with a now retired ALA friend for many years — we still meet for dinner whenever I am in her area.”  

Stacey J. Ransleben, CLM
Director of Office Operations
Thompson & Horton, LLP
Representing the Membership Development Committee

“Networking is probably one of my favorite things at Annual Conference.  I have met so many people over the years and have made life-long career friendships because of it. These connections have been terrific resources, professionally and personally, and. I look forward to seeing them each year.”

Stephanie Rose Ransom, CLM
Assistant Office Manager
Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin, P.C.
Representing the Certification Committee

“Attending ALA’s Annual Conferences has made such a huge impact in my career and personal life. The programming always has the most up-to-date educational sessions, forthcoming industry trends and inspirational keynote speakers who motivate you and make you want to go to the next level in your professional life.”

Teresa J. Walker, CLM
Senior Advisor, Chief Operating Officer, Emeritus
Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP
Representing the Large Firm Administrators Caucus Steering Committee

“I was fortunate enough many years ago to take part in some immersive sessions at ALA’s Annual Conference that really got into the nitty gritty of understanding the basics of conducting a SWAT analysis. Then, using this analysis, we, the audience, delved into how to move beyond just talking about strategic planning and into strategic doing.”