Katie J. Bryant Recognized by Association of Legal Administrators as Outstanding Volunteer

Katie J. Bryant, Executive Director for Udall Shumway PLC was recognized as the Outstanding Association Volunteer for 2019. The award was presented to Katie during the Association of Legal Administrators Annual Conference which was held in Grapevine, Texas April 14-17, 2019. Ms. Bryant has been with Udall Shumway PLC as the Firm Administrator/Executive Director for 14 years. Along with the outstanding service and leadership she has provided to the Firm, Ms. Bryant shares a special passion with the Association of Legal Administrators in several key areas. She has mentored many new members and volunteers within the organization and has been a strong advocate for the Certified Legal Manager (CLM) program.

Ms. Bryant joined ALA in 2000 and began serving in leadership positions within a short time. She currently serves as President of the Arizona Chapter of ALA, a position that she has held once before. Under her leadership, a special BizLaw flashcard app was developed that would assist members in becoming successful in their attempt to earn their CLM certification. At the international level, Ms. Bryant has served as a Regional Representative, as served on the Associational  Nominating Committee, of which she also chaired, multiple conference committees, chaired the Regional Nominating Committee. She has also served on the Board of Directors for four years. Ms. Bryant is currently providing excellent leadership as Chair of the Business Partner Relations Team.

Katie holds a B.S. degree in Accounting with a minor in Marketing, both from University of Minnesota, Moorhead.  She was a controller for an industrial distributorship for three years.  After which she spent two years as a project manager for Omega Legal Systems installing and training time and billing software throughout the United States.

Udall Shumway PLC is a full service law firm serving individuals & families, businesses, schools and municipalities throughout Arizona. Conveniently located at Mesa Riverview, just south of the Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) between Dobson and Alma School at: 1138 North Alma School Road, Suite 101 Mesa, Arizona 85201