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
-
Michael E. Keatts
Bowman and Brooke LLP
Richmond, VA
Chair (2026-2027) (2025-2027)
-
Elena Lopez Lane, PHR
Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein, LLP
Atlanta, GA
Vice Chair (2026-2027) (2025-2028)
Focus Chapters - Birmingham, Chattanooga
-
Lauren E. Bailey-Townsend
Foley & Lardner LLP
Salt Lake City, UT
(2025-2028)
Focus Chapters - Chicago, Oregon, Greater Kansas City, Richmond, Wisconsin
-
Abeda Bayanzai
CSAA Insurance Group
Walnut Creek, CA
(2025-2027)
Focus Chapters - Calgary, Capital, Memphis, Raleigh/Durham, Tulsa
-
Mark A. Bridgeman, CLM (Ret.), MBA
Retired
Orlando, FL
(2025-2027)
Focus Chapters - Cleveland, Golden Gate, Independence, Northern Indiana, Oklahoma City, Southwest Florida
-
Lisa R. Ford
Holland & Knight LLP
Los Angeles, CA
(2025-2028)
Focus Chapters - Arizona, Dallas, Edmonton, New York City, Wichita Area
-
Lisa V. Fox
Fox O'Neill & Shannon, SC
Milwaukee, WI
(2025-2028)
Focus Chapters - Big Sky, Central Florida, Maryland, Minnesota, Western and Central New York
-
Janeanne R. Gorman, CPA
HWG LLP
Washington, D.C.
(2025-2027)
Focus Chapters - Atlanta, Downeast, Kentucky, Metropolitan Detroit, Mile High, Mississippi
-
.tmb-.jpg?Culture=en&sfvrsn=ee22ffab_1 "Headshot 1 (2025 ND)")
Kelly Hess, CLM
Newmeyer & Dillion, LLP
Newport Beach, CA
(2026-2029)
Focus Chapters - Columbus, Indiana, New Orleans, Palm Beach County, South Florida
-
Yolanda Irby, CLM
Miller & Martin PLLC
Atlanta, GA
(2026-2029)
Focus Chapters - Greater Los Angeles, Hampton Roads, Houston, Northwest Ohio, San Diego
-
Betsy A. Kopczynski
Epstein Becker & Green, PC
Chicago, IL
(2025-2028)
Focus Chapters - East Bay, First State, Long Island, Mexico, Northern Virginia
-
LaDonna L. Luu
Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
Seattle, WA
(2025-2028)
Focus Chapters - Alamo, Arkansas, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Silicon Valley
-
Andrew McPhee
Stuart Kane LLP
Newport Beach, CA
(2025-2028)
Focus Chapters - Cyber, Gateway, Gem State, Hawaii, Knoxville
-
Hilary C. Martin
Strunk | Loos, APC
Newport Beach, CA
(2026-2029)
Focus Chapters - Boston, Charlotte, Nebraska, Suncoast, West Michigan
-
Heidi R. Owen, MBA
Saltzman Mugan Dushoff
Las Vegas, NV
(2026-2029)
Focus Chapters - Puget Sound, Jacksonville, Austin, Utah, Western Virginia
-
Joann A. Pichla, CLM
Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres
Chicago, IL
(2025-2028)
Focus Chapters - Alaska, Albany, Iowa, Middle Tennessee, Orange County
-
Sharon M. Williams
Thomas Rubin & Kelley PC
Phoenix, AZ
(2025-2027)
Focus Chapters - Granite State, Las Vegas, New Jersey, Nutmeg, Sacramento Valley
