Chapter Connections Committee
Chapter Connections Committee
The Chapter Connections Committee assists and educates chapter leaders about ALA policies, programs, and initiatives. This includes providing support and resources for chapter leaders to enhance the member and business partner experience. All chapters will have an assigned liaison from the committee. Check out which committee member is assigned to your chapter below! The committee chair works with the Board and staff liaisons to respond to any special chapter requests.
Helpful Links
Chapter Connections Committee
-
Stacie Hedrick, CLM
Welborn Sullivan Meck & Tooley, PC
Denver, CO
Chair (2025-2026)
Focus Chapters - Gateway, New Mexico
-
Michael E. Keatts
Bowman and Brooke LLP
Richmond, VA
Vice Chair (2025-2027)
Focus Chapters - Greater Cincinnati, Northern Virginia, and South Florida
-
Lauren E. Bailey-Townsend
Foley & Lardner LLP
Salt Lake City, UT
(2025-2028)
Focus Chapters - Chicago, Memphis, Oregon, Palm Beach County, Wisconsin
-
Abeda Bayanzai
CSAA Insurance Group
Walnut Creek, CA
(2025-2027)
Focus Chapters - Albany, Calgary, Capital, Granite State, Tulsa
-
Mark A. Bridgeman, CLM, CRM, MBA
Retired
Orlando, FL
(2025-2027)
Focus Chapters - Cleveland, Golden Gate, Northern Indiana, Oklahoma City, Raleigh/Durham
-
Lisa R. Ford
Holland & Knight LLP
Los Angeles, CA
(2025-2028)
Focus Chapters - Arizona, Dallas, Mobile, New York City, Richmond
-
Lisa V. Fox
Renning Lewis & Lacy, s.c.
Madison, WI
(2025-2028)
Focus Chapters - Central Florida, Long Island, Minnesota, Utah, Western and Central New York
-
Janeanne R. Gorman, CPA
HWG LLP
Washington, D.C.
(2025-2027)
Focus Chapters - Atlanta, Indiana, Kentucky, Metropolitan Detroit, Mississippi
-
Melissa Hirst, MSLA
Altitude Community Law PC
Lakewood, CO
(2025-2028)
Focus Chapters - Boston, Charlotte, Jacksonville, Puget Sound, Suncoast, West Michigan
-
Michelle (Shelley) Hove
Anderson O'Brien LLP
Stevens Point, WI
(2025-2026)
Focus Chapters - Columbus, Greater Kansas City, New Orleans, Silicon Valley, Wichita Area
-
Betsy A. Kopczynski
Epstein Becker & Green, PC
Chicago, IL
(2025-2028)
Focus Chapters - Big Sky, Downeast, East Bay, Mexico, Sacramento Valley
-
Elena Lopez Lane, PHR
Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein, LLP
Atlanta, GA
(2025-2028)
Focus Chapters - Austin, Chattanooga, Maryland, Middle Tennessee, Mile High,
-
LaDonna L. Luu
Bullivant Houser Bailey
Happy Valley, OR
(2025-2028)
Focus Chapters - Alamo, Arkansas, Knoxville, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
-
Andrew McPhee
Stuart Kane LLP
Newport Beach, CA
(2025-2028)
Focus Chapters - Birmingham, Cyber, Gem State, Hawaii, Northwest Ohio
-
Joann A. Pichla, CLM
Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres
Chicago, IL
(2025-2028)
Focus Chapters - Alaska, Hampton Roads, Iowa, Orange County, San Diego
-
Sharon M. Williams
Avondale, AZ
(2025-2027)
Focus Chapters - First State, Independence, Las Vegas, New Jersey, Nutmeg, Western Virginia
-
Valerie A. Williams
Retired
Virginia Beach, VA
(2025-2026)
Focus Chapters - Edmonton, Greater Los Angeles, Houston, Nebraska, Southwest Florida
