Larry C. Smith Named Executive Director of Association of Legal Administrators

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill., Nov. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) announced today that Larry C. Smith has been named its new Executive Director. In January 2010, Smith will succeed John J. Michalik, who recently announced his retirement after 15 years with the Association.

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ALA President Susan French Koran, Director of Administration at Oklahoma-based Fellers Snider Blankenship Bailey & Tippens, P.C., expressed her confidence in Smith's ability to lead the Association.

"Larry's experience, knowledge and familiarity with the legal industry and legal management profession as well as his strong financial background make him a perfect match to ALA's needs," Koran said. "ALA looks forward to the opportunity for Larry to help shape the future of the Association and the legal management profession."

Working with ALA's Board of Directors, Smith will oversee all aspects of the organization's operations, including its headquarters staff and 100 chapters.

"ALA has developed a well-deserved reputation for excellence as the source for legal management knowledge and I am pleased to join this talented team," said Smith. "I look forward to contributing to the Association's continued success in the years to come."

With more than 25 years of applicable experience in finance, management consulting, law and association management, Smith brings a strong background to ALA. Most recently, he has served for seven years as Director of the American Bar Association Law Practice Management Section, where he developed and maintains strong relationships throughout the legal profession. Smith holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Tennessee and a J.D. from the University of Colorado School of Law.

ALA is an international professional membership organization dedicated to improving the quality of management in law firms and other legal services organizations. Through its educational conferences, publications and other member services, ALA is the source for legal management information and knowledge.

With more than 10,000 members in 30 countries, ALA serves as its members' connection to knowledge, resources and networking in the legal community, and promotes and enhances the competence and professionalism of all members of the legal management team.

SOURCE Association of Legal Administrators

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