#Cheryl Bame

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#LMA23 September message: “camaraderie, education, mentorship, strategic thinking and a healthy dose of glitter!”

Y’all have heard enough from me this year! I’m a menace on social media, I know. So, this month I asked a cohort of LMA leaders and friends to answer this question: “What LMA accomplishment/experience has meant the most to you this year so far?”  Here are the responses — I hope you smile as much as I did while reading these.  This is a remarkable community and that’s because of YOU!  (And, yes,…

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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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Y’all have heard enough from me this year! I’m a menace on social media, I know. So, this month I asked a cohort of Legal Marketing Association leaders and friends to answer this question: “What LMA accomplishment/experience has meant the most to you this year so far?”

Here are the responses — I hope you smile as much as I did while reading these.

This is a remarkable community and that’s because of YOU! (And, yes, here’s another playlist - hyperlinks below - this time focused on the amazing women in music who have long energized my soul. Women who inspire, challenge, slay, shine…on Apple and Spotify. Enjoy!)

Thank you to these wonderful souls for their contributions to this September message: M. Ashraf Lakhani, Laura V. Hudson, Walter McCorkle, Lauren McNee Doherty, Ashley Stenger, Raven Hicks, Beth Cuzzone, Jennifer Griffin Scotton, Trish Lilley, Amber Bollman, Danielle Smith, Sarah Ryan, Andrew Laver, Jacob Eidinger, Sally Schmidt, Julie Holton, Deborah Brightman Farone, Jason Klika, Ashley Holloway Black, MS, PHR, Joseph Edmonds, Jessica E. Haarsgaard, Amy Verhulst, Robyn Addis, Justin Portaz, Cheryl Bame, Dave Poston, Esq., Laura Gassner Otting, and Dave Bruns.

And additional shout outs include Brianna Leung, Caitlin Balsimo, MBA, Alé Simmons, Susan Slifer, Holly Barocio, Rachel Klopp (Moore), and Michelle Hernandez, MBA,.

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#lmamkt #lma23 #amplify #legalmarketing #law #legal #community

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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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Thank you, Cheryl Bame, for this beautiful note.

Thank you for always helping me feel seen.

Thank you for day dancing with me at receptions when no one else will.

Thank you for your advice and kindness and interest in me and my life.

Thank you for the love you show so many in our community.

Thank you for the laughter and the authenticity.

Thank you for having those deep and unexpected and appreciated hallway conversations that enrich my soul.

Thank you for being a bright light.

And, to invoke The Golden Girls, thank you for being a friend.

Love you!

#lma23 #lmamkt #community #friendship #kindness #love

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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=

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FACEBOOK VIDEO: https://fb.watch/5kniObvbzj/ YOUTUBE: https://lnkd.in/euvDMvF Rob Kates and I had a delightful chat with superstar Gregory Griffin of Jaffe. Rob and I also learned our mothers have the same birthday, and we heard from my mom Susie Sexton that apparently Robert Mitchum has been paying her nightly visits. 😳 Greg shared with us the joys of his new role at Jaffe, the importance of authenticity and listening in effective business development, his commitment to volunteering and fitness, and how he gave the Houston mayor a catnip (nee mint) julip. Missed opportunity: he didn’t bring his adorable pup on camera! Show mentions include: Terry M Isner , Vivian Hood , Melanie Trudeau , Evyan O'Keefe , Amy Verhulst , Gigi Zientek , Jenna Schiappacasse , Heather Morse , Megan McKeon , Nancy Myrland , Gina Furia Rubel (she/her) 🌏 , Laura Toledo , Lindsay Griffiths , Gail Lamarche , Deborah Brightman Farone , Sally Schmidt , Clayton Dodds , Cheryl Bame , Robin Devereux Gerard , Andrew Laver , Tahisha Fugate, MBA [she/her] , Jessica Aries (she/her/hers) , Stacy Monohan Payne, Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, and Howard the Duck. 🦆 @katesmedia @jaffepr @greggriffin @jessica_byaries (at Saline, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/COjhxVxDNtV/?igshid=18i9bv8edh8lt