#Arthur Uratani

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“I think I have naturally gravitated toward communities where I knew I could feel comfortable, or found ways to carve that out for myself.” Passle’s CMO Series Represents … #pride, #allyship, and #LMA23

Oh, thank you, Yasmin Zand and Charlotte Knight and Passle, for this lovely opportunity to discuss #LMA23, my professional and personal journey as a member of the lgbtq ommunity, and what authentic allyship can (and should) be: https://blog.passle.net/post/102igso/cmo-series-represents-born-this-way-roy-sexton-of-clark-hill-on-inclusion-com Very grateful for you, for this series, and for what…

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“Be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.” Legal Marketing Association AMPLIFIES at Leaders’ Conference AND #LMA23 … #lmamkt

One of the great joys this year as Legal Marketing Association – LMA International prez-elect is being able to work with existing and incoming leaders to chart our path next year and beyond. One of our annual “rites of passage” is a two day (virtual for now) Leaders’ Conference where we convene leaders across our regions, committees, special interest groups, international board and more to…

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One of the great joys of my professional career - and definitely of my Legal Marketing Association presidency - has been working with these #superheroes to plan this year's #LMA23 annual conference. Such remarkable, brilliant, kind, fun, happy souls - truly a gift to this industry. H/T to 2021 Prez Kelly MacKinnon, from whom I stole this recognition idea ... and in fact who has provided so much mentoring for me. I've stolen ALL her ideas! She's a beautiful human - so generous and kind.

Thank you to the 2023 Annual Conference Advisory Committee, depicted here as the marvels they all are (starting top left and across): Ruth Morayniss, Gail Lamarche, Jon Brewer, Mike Mellor, Arthur Uratani, Joseph Edmonds, Tahisha Fugate, MBA [she/her], Jennifer Dezso, me!, Megan McKeon, Lee Watts, Amber Bollman. I love you all dearly.

And none of this could have happened without the guidance and support of our HQ team: Danielle Gorash Holland, Holly Amatangelo, Kaitlin Heininger, Ashley Stenger, Jennifer Weigand, Ellie Hurley, Lisa M. Kamen, CAE, Kelly Bache Shatzer, CPA, Sarah Logan, Meredith Halperin, Sydney Janecke, Kristin Frankiewicz, Eric Himsel, and more my senior brain is likely forgetting to tag. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!

#lmamkt #amplify #community #legal #law #legalmarketing #bekind

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Oh, thank you, Yasmin Zand and Charlotte Knight and Passle, for this lovely opportunity to discuss #LMA23, my professional and personal journey as a member of the #lgbtqcommunity, and what authentic #allyship can (and should) be: https://blog.passle.net/post/102igso/cmo-series-represents-born-this-way-roy-sexton-of-clark-hill-on-inclusion-com

Very grateful for you, for this series, and for what you provide our community and #legal industry so generously.

Shout outs and thanks to friends, colleagues, and allies, all mentioned (or alluded to!) in the show: Laura Gassner Otting, Athena Dion, Lisa McDonald Kamen, Diana Lauritson, Megan McKeon, Lee Ashby Watts, Jennifer Petrone Dezso, Holly Amatangelo, Kaitlin Heininger, Danielle Holland, Jennifer Weigand, Ellie Hurley, Ashley Stenger, James Fisher, Nancy Leyes Myrland, Gina Furia Rubel, Laura Toledo, Gail Porter Lamarche, Heather Morse-Geller, Lindsay Griffiths, Amber Bollman, Mike Mellor, Ruth Morayniss, Arthur Uratani, Tahisha Fugate, Susan Ahern, Mary Ann Hastings Stephens, Jon Brewer, Joseph Edmonds, Cheryl Bame, Don Sexton, Susie Sexton, John Mola, and more.

Episode description: On this episode of CMO Series REPRESENTS, Yasmin Zand is lucky enough to sit down with Roy Sexton, Director of Marketing at Clark Hill Law and 2023 Legal Marketing Association - LMA International President, to discuss his journey both inside and outside of the legal marketing industry.

Roy shares how his formative experiences as a gay man have impacted his approach to leadership and why finding safe and inclusive communities that allow him to be his authentic self has become so central in his career.

The conversation delves into Roy’s childhood, passions, and why his headline performance at the 2023 LMA Annual Conference in Florida was so poignant in support of the #LGBTQ+ community in that moment.

#pride #law #legalmarketing #community #DEI #wellbeing #kindness #community

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#AMPLIFY … “to make larger or greater (as in amount, importance, or intensity) : increase." #LMA23 is mere days away. This event is a year-in-the-making, and I'm in awe of all the heart, ingenuity, and hard work that has gone into this conference. We will have over 1,000 members of our community in attendance, over 30 sessions, over 115 presenters, nearly 100 service provider sponsors, over 200 pre-conference attendees ... and a whole LOT of love. For so many of us, this annual gathering recharges our batteries and provides us inspiration to bring that energy back to our day jobs in new and innovative ways. And, yes, there is still time to join us! Register here: https://lma23.legalmarketing.org/

I want to express my gratitude to the army of folks who have brought us to this point. Our co-chairs Megan McKeon, Lee Watts, Jennifer Petrone Dezso. Our Annual Conference Advisory Committee Arthur Uratani, Amber Bollman, Gail Porter Lamarche, Joseph Edmonds, Jon Brewer, Tahisha Fugate, Ruth Morayniss, Mike Mellor. Our pre-conference program co-chairs Ashraf Lakhani, Brianna Leung, Justin Portaz, Jason Klika, Alé Simmons, Susan Slifer, Julie Eichelbaum, Christine Mitchell Harris, Bobbie Conklin, EJ Stern Bearman, Cheryl Bame, Michael Blachly. Our International Board members Brenda Plowman, Kevin Iredell, Amy Verhulst, Andrew Laver, Rachel Shields Williams, John Byrne, Jessica Haarsgaard, Diana Lauritson, Trish Desilets Lilley, Tahisha Fugate, Robin Devereux Gerard. Our eight Regional Boards, our LMA Committees, and our Shared Interest Groups. And our HQ team supporting this work so beautifully behind the scenes Danielle Gorash Holland, Holly Amatangelo, Kaitlin Heininger, Ellie Hurley, Sarah Logan, Lisa M. Kamen, CAE, Sydney Janecke, Ashley Stenger, and more.

Is it any surprise that my suitcases (BOTH of them) are already packed? CAN'T. WAIT.

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Our Legal Marketing Association #LMA23 pre-con registration is now live! Here's what our conference co-chair the dynamite Lee Watts has to say: "I am very excited about the fascinating topics and speakers for the Pre-Conference of the LMA23. As someone who has benefited greatly from attending LMA conferences over the past 20+ years, the networking, marketing education, inspiration, and moral support gleaned during these intimate sessions are priceless. The team has been very intentional and thoughtful with curating and selecting content that will equip and encourage legal marketing professionals of various backgrounds, skill sets, and law firm needs. The 'Pre-Conference Program' is a time for attendees to come with their questions and specific issues to discuss in an intimate setting and receive the support, best practices, and resources they may need." Thank you for your leadership, Lee! And our incredible gratitude to this line up of leaders co-chairing the various pre-con offerings. Stellar people with exceptional experience and hearts: Jason Klika, Alé Simmons, Susan Slifer, Julie Eichelbaum, Christine N. Harris, MBA, Bobbie Conklin, EJ Stern, MA, CPC, Cheryl Bame, Michael Blachly, M. Ashraf Lakhani, Brianna Leung, and Justin Portaz. Thank you to our other co-chairs Megan McKeon and Jennifer Dezso and to our conference committee Amber Bollman, Jon Brewer, Joseph Edmonds, Tahisha Fugate, MBA [she/her], Mike Mellor, Ruth E. Morayniss, Gail Lamarche, and Arthur Uratani for their hard work rounding out our #LMA23 curriculum and offerings. Kudos to the people behind the curtain helping keep us all on track: Holly Amatangelo, Kaitlin Heininger, Sarah Logan, Sydney Janecke, Lisa M. Kamen, CAE, Ellie Hurley, Danielle Gorash Holland, and the rest of our fab HQ team! We'd be lost without you. @lmaintl (at The Diplomat Hollywood Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj8r-Jvv4Gv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=