MARCIA A. RIPLEY
Immediate Past President
This is Marcia’s third and final term as President of NALS of Greater Seattle. Marcia also served as President-Elect for the 2017–2018 term, and Certification Director for the 2016–2019 term. It has been very rewarding to serve on the board. Serving on the board offers a wonderful way to meet many fabulous and talented people. Marcia concentrates her practice in civil litigation, as well as performing in-house software training. She has been a legal assistant/paralegal with Summit Law Group, PLLC since its formation in 1997. Prior to that, Marcia worked as a legal assistant at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP in Seattle from 1979 to 1997. Marcia received her paralegal degree from Edmonds Community College.
Marcia is a Seattle native, starting out in Ballard before moving to Shoreline in second grade. In later years, Marcia lived in the Ravenna neighborhood in her 1910 Craftsman home. After 27 years, she sold her house to build a custom house (of her own design) at Ocean Shores. The plan was to retire at Ocean Shores in a few years but circumstances forced a permanent move to the coast. Fortunately, working from home is working out well.
In her spare time, Marcia wine tasting with her Women Who Wine group and beachcombing with her not so trusty sidekick Riada (aka “fur demon”).
Contact Information:
Email: marciar@summitlaw.com
Immediate Past President
This is Marcia’s third and final term as President of NALS of Greater Seattle. Marcia also served as President-Elect for the 2017–2018 term, and Certification Director for the 2016–2019 term. It has been very rewarding to serve on the board. Serving on the board offers a wonderful way to meet many fabulous and talented people. Marcia concentrates her practice in civil litigation, as well as performing in-house software training. She has been a legal assistant/paralegal with Summit Law Group, PLLC since its formation in 1997. Prior to that, Marcia worked as a legal assistant at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP in Seattle from 1979 to 1997. Marcia received her paralegal degree from Edmonds Community College.
Marcia is a Seattle native, starting out in Ballard before moving to Shoreline in second grade. In later years, Marcia lived in the Ravenna neighborhood in her 1910 Craftsman home. After 27 years, she sold her house to build a custom house (of her own design) at Ocean Shores. The plan was to retire at Ocean Shores in a few years but circumstances forced a permanent move to the coast. Fortunately, working from home is working out well.
In her spare time, Marcia wine tasting with her Women Who Wine group and beachcombing with her not so trusty sidekick Riada (aka “fur demon”).
Contact Information:
Email: marciar@summitlaw.com
Past President History of NALS of Greater Seattle
(formerly known as Greater Seattle Legal Secretaries Association)
Information updated by Virginia De Lay, PLS in 2000 and 2008; further updates made by Past Presidents of NALS of Greater Seattle.
(formerly known as Greater Seattle Legal Secretaries Association)
Information updated by Virginia De Lay, PLS in 2000 and 2008; further updates made by Past Presidents of NALS of Greater Seattle.
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KNOWN CHARTER MEMBERS
Ruby Gilmore Maxine Marsh* Vera C. Martin, PLS June P. Taylor Anna Marie Matteson Anna Hellstrom Menier (*deceased) |
HONORARY MEMBERS
Georgia M. Hinton, PLS* Marian Gallagher* Dottie Hyland Judy Olson, PLS |
Anna Hellstrom Menier, 1955-56
Anna Marie Matteson, 1956-57
Maxine Marsh, 1957-58
Betty Gay Myers, 1958-59
Vera Armstrong Martin, PLS, 1959-60
Patricia H. Stromberg, PLS*, 1960-61
Helen E. Koenig, PLS, 1961-62
Bonnie McCune Volente, 1962-63
Lois Lovercheck*, 1963-64
Beryle Ryall, PLS*, 1964-65
Randi Johnson LeClercq, 1965-66
Gladys Hoem*, 1966-67
Pattie Piewenitzky*, 1967-68
Bertha Rabell, PLS, 1968-69
Bertha Banks Caldwell, PLS, 1969-70
Dorothy P. Hyland*, 1970-71
Georgia M. Hinton, PLS*, 1971-72
Mary Lou Hansen, 1972-73
Jean Taylor, PLS, 1973-74
Joan Watson, PLS, 1974-75
Bernice E. Anderson*, 1975-76
Marilyn Brion Irwin, 1976-77
Margaret E. Foote, 1977-78
Janet Schmoker Sisson, 1978-79
Marilyn A. Tiano, 1979-80
Judith Everett Olson, PLS, 1980-81
Claudia Welch Palmer, PLS, 1981-83
Rogene Hiatt, 1983-84
Virginia De Lay, 1984-85
W. Joyce Waddell, 1985-86
Jean Crown, 1986-87
Jacquelyn Wolf, 1987-88
Shannon L. Kahn, PLS, 1988-90
Diane E. Ives, PLS, 1990-92
Dianne M. Dimico, 1992-94, was another two-term president. Dianne took a brief break from legal but is back and working at the Pierce County Courthouse.
Lisa A. Rudgers, PLS, 1994-95, is no longer in the legal field and works at Corke Amento in downtown Seattle. She just celebrated her 12th anniversary with the firm. However, she’s been working with Steve Amento for 20 years.
Lisa D. Miner, PLS, 1995-96, has remained active in the association and went on to become state president. Lisa is now a law office administrator. She credits NALS for her education and leadership training.
Marcia Heying, PLS, 1996-97, left the legal field and went back to school in another state. She is currently living in California and is pursuing her teaching career.
Victoria Heindel, PLS, 1997-98, is no longer a member. However, Victoria remains in legal and is the Litigation/Office Manager for a firm downtown.
Katie Malone, PLS, 1998-99, Katie is no longer working and is a stay-at-home mom with her two lovely sons.
Verna Seal Griffin, PLS, 1999-00, remains an active member. She went on to become state president. Verna is currently serving on the Tukwila City Council. The citizens hope she will run for mayor in the next election (As a Tukwila resident, I’m sure she will win!).
Myrna Henschel, PLS, 2000-01, left legal for a brief time to pursue a career as a Creative Memory consultant. Myrna currently lives in Montana with her husband and daughter. She is back in legal and will be installed as president of NALS of Montana soon.
Lana Ramsey-Brog, PLS, 2001-02, went on to become state president. Lana and her husband recently moved to Las Vegas and are pursuing a new career outside of legal.
Janice Raub, PLS, May–July 2002, is no longer a member.
Diana Jordan, PLS, August–December 2002, is no longer a member in Seattle, but continues as a life member at the national level.
Verna Seal-Griffin, PLS, January–April 2003, remains an active member. She went on to become state president. Verna is currently serving on the Tukwila City Council. The citizens hope she will run for mayor in the next election (As a Tukwila resident, I’m sure she will win!).
Lana Ramsey-Brog, PLS, January–April 2003, went on to become state president. Lana and her husband recently moved to Las Vegas and are pursuing a new career outside of legal.
Sharie Parks, PLS, 2003-2004, is still a member and working downtown.
Holly Simmelink, PLS, 2004-2005, went on to become state president and is currently in the legal department of Costco Wholesale.
Heather Smith, PLS, 2005-2006, is a mother of twins and is enjoying her time working as a full time mom.
Bridget Allen, PLS, 2006-2007, Her body lives on, her mind is gone, and she continues to be an active member. (Note: this is a quote from Bridget…don’t you just LOVE her?!)
Celine Straub, 2007-2008, is still active in NALS and is a huge help with various projects. Celine is also active in the community and technical colleges and is always encouraging students to join our association. She is a true gem. Celine owns her own recruiting business in Seattle.
Brynne Williamson, PP, PLS, 2008-2009, after her tenure has Greater Seattle's President, Brynne went on to serve on the National Board as Marketing Director and as our Region 7 Director. Brynne is a wonderful leader and mentor.
Kathleen A. Cusack, PLS, 2009-2010, Kathy has made great strides in the association and our Chapter is proud to have had one of our members go on to serve as President of NALS of Washington.
Jessica G. Smith, PP, PLS, 2010-2011, continues to be involved in NALS by serving on committees and serving as the Chapter's Technology Chair.
Jennifer L. Endres, 2011-2014, Jennifer served three-consecutive terms as President of NALS of Greater Seattle. Her dedication to the Chapter is much appreciated.
Autumn Elmore, 2014-2015, Autumn continues to be a wonderful mentor by not only assisting the local board, but also serves on the State Board. Autumn is a recipient of the NALS of Washington's "Officer of the Year" Award.
Michele Wilson, PLS, 2015-2017, Michele served two-consecutive terms as President of NALS of Greater Seattle. She continues to mentor leaders and be involved in the association in various ways.
Cheryl Seelhoff, 2017-2018, Cheryl is the Chapter's Immediate Past President. Cheryl brought with her a trunk full of good energy and a wealth of history of the legal industry. She is also the well-deserved recipient of the Chapter's 2017-2018 Volunteer of the Year Award. Her dedication to trying and conquering new things is inspiring!