The 2021 Spirit of ALA Award Recipient
Several years ago, the Board of Directors created an honor to recognize individuals for special and unique achievements. The Spirit of ALA Award is not bestowed every year, but this year the Awards Program Project Team had the privilege of posthumously recognizing Past President Paula K. Barnes with it. This was announced during the Association Luncheon at the 2021 Annual Conference & Expo in October.
Paula sadly passed away in January after an intense battle with acute myeloid leukemia, but members will remember her as we knew her: a mentor to many, an advocate of ALA and a dedicated volunteer. The Spirit of ALA Award is not an annual honor — it is only presented as warranted to a stellar individual whose commitment to professionalism, dedication to the advancement of the legal management profession and record of long-term service to the Association sets the standard for all who aspire to achievement, excellence and success. Click here to learn more about Paula’s amazing journey with ALA and how she left an indelible mark on the Association during her time with us.
Sending Our Condolences
ALA is saddened to report that member Corliss Freeman, MBA, has passed away. She served as Controller at Lewis Baach Kaufmann Middlemiss PLLC in Washington, D.C. Our thoughts are with her family, friends and colleagues.
