Committees

Audit

Review and verify accuracy of monthly financials, reimbursements/backup, bank reconciliations and other financial/banking transactions.

Audit Chair
Kimberly Hamby
Daniels & Tredennick, PLLC
700 Post Oak Ct
Friendswood , TX 77546
713-724-9469

e-mail: kim@dtlawyers.com

Business Partner Relations Committee

Promote and maintain strong business partner/membership relationships in order to enhance the services and benefits available to the Chapter and strengthen the Chapter's economic base.

Business Partner Relations Chair
Gabriel Gonzalez
Steptoe LLP
717 Texas Ave.
Houston , TX 77338
7132212351

e-mail: ggonzalez@steptoe.com
Business Partner Relations Co-Chair
Robyn L Warren
Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP
808 Travis, Suite1100
Houston , TX 77002
713.632.1745

e-mail: robynj@mdjwlaw.com

Community Connection Committee

Select a project and schedule, plan and follow through on all aspects of the Chapter's annual outreach events.

Community Connection Chair

Laura A Schmidt
McKool Smith
600 Travis St. Suite 7000
Houston , TX 77002
713.485.7350
713.485.7344
e-mail: lschmidt@mckoolsmith.com

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

To lead and model diversity within the Chapter by building a body that creates a supportive and collaborative network of professionals among a diverse membership and from diverse legal markets.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Chair
Kai H Huffman
Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP
4615 Sundown Court
Missouri City , TX 77459
6614338039

e-mail: kaihuffman@mail.com

Education Committee

Evaluate, plan and implement educational programs and/or seminars for the membership/legal community.

Education Committee Chair

Assist Director of Education with the evaluation, planning and implementation of educational programs and/or seminars for the membership/legal community.


Jennifer A. Denton
Hunton
600 Travis Street, Suite 4200
Houston , TX 77002
713.220.3688

e-mail: jdenton@hunton.com

Job Bank

Assist ALA Houston Chapter members and Houston area law firms/legal departments with job placements.

Job Bank Chair

Christopher Wade Kinney
Gray, Reed & McGraw LLP
900 Washington Avenue
Waco , TX 76701
2543423010

e-mail: CKinney@grayreed.com

Membership Committee

The objective of membership committee is to welcome new members to the association. To accomplish this, we introduce new members to other members, help them identify and join committees, answer questions and ensure they have the opportunity to participate in chapter activities.  We do this to help all our members fully experience the many activities and benefits that the Houston Chapter has to offer its members.

Membership Chair

Denise M. Cubbler
Daniels & Tredennick PLLC
6363 Woodway, Suite 700
Houston , TX 77057
(713) 917-0024
(713) 917-0026
e-mail: denise@dtlawyers.com

Retreat Committee

Schedule, plan and follow through on all of the various issues that comprise the Chapter's annual retreat.

Retreat Co-chair

Jenni Irish
Houston , TX
7132543600

e-mail: jirish@mrllp.com
Retreat Co-chair

Laura A Schmidt
McKool Smith
600 Travis St. Suite 7000
Houston , TX 77002
713.485.7350
713.485.7344
e-mail: lschmidt@mckoolsmith.com

Salary Survey Committee

Update and maintain the content of the salary and benefit survey and coordinate the preparation and distribution of the survey on an annual basis.

Salary Survey Chair

Thomas H. Ivey, Jr., CLM
Crain, Caton & James, P.C.
1401 McKinney, Suite 1700
Houston , TX 77010
(713) 658-2323
(713) 425-7970
e-mail: tivey@craincaton.com
Salary Survey Co-Chair

Santina Daily, CLM
, TX


e-mail: santina_21@yahoo.com

Strategic Relations Committee

To promote the Chapter’s visibility and credibility within the legal community through relationships with closely aligned associations in the field of law practice management

Strategic Relations Chair

Jenni Irish
Houston , TX
7132543600

e-mail: jirish@mrllp.com

Social Media Committee

Keep us all digitally connected by updating the Chapter's Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter accounts.  

Social Media Chair

Erika Leavitt
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman
609 Main Street, Suite 2000
Houston , TX 77002
713-276-7648

e-mail: erika.leavitt@pillsburylaw.com