HR15: Legal Administrative Assistant Teaming Models - The Next Level and How to Get There

Julie Logan, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, is the Director of Human Resources at Newmeyer & Dillion, LLP, a firm based in Newport Beach, California, and named one of the Best Places to Work in Orange County for the last seven years. With more than 30 years' experience in the legal industry, Logan is a strategic and influential human resource professional with proven achievements in leading organizational initiatives, innovation, process improvement, and comprehensive human resource programs. She has been a member of ALA since 1998 and has served in numerous leadership positions on the local, regional and international levels, most recently completing her three-year term as At-Large Director on the ALA Board of Directors. Logan acquired a bachelor's degree in Psychology and holds two human resource professional certifications.

Nichole Cornwell is currently Senior Office Administrator in the St. Louis office of Husch Blackwell, LLP and has management responsibility over several additional offices. Previously held positions include Paralegal and Paralegal Manager at Cordell & Cordell, P.C. Cornwell has 14 years of experience in the legal industry with proven achievements in leading firmwide initiatives, including being an instrumental member of Husch Blackwell's task force assigned to successfully implement a new administrative support structure. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies from Maryville University and has served in multiple leadership positions in the local ALA Gateway Chapter, most recently as President of the Board.

DeAnna Ouderkirk, CLM, MBA, is the Office Administrator of the San Francisco office of Sheppard Mullin, where she is responsible for the day-to-day operations and the ongoing leadership and development of staff. Working collaboratively with the co-managing shareholders and her team, she plans, develops and implements best practices to improve the effectiveness of their processes. Ouderkirk also serves as Chair of ALA's Certification Committee and is an active member of the Golden Gate Chapter of ALA, the Bay Area Human Resource Executives and the Society of Human Resource Management.

Julie Paul is the Director of Human Resources for Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP in Wilmington, DE, where she oversees the human resources policies and practices for the firm. She began her legal career as an attorney for an AmLaw 100 firm. Specializing in Labor & Employment practice, she later transitioned to the HR function, working for large Philadelphia employers, including a regional law firm where she honed her expertise in delivering HR leadership to legal professionals.