Jessica G. Smith, PP, PLS
Jessica works as a legal secretary at the law firm of Karr Tuttle Campbell. She works mainly with attorneys who specialize in bankruptcy (creditor’s rights), but also dabbles in corporate law, and estate planning/probate work. She is grateful for the firm’s support over the years and the confidence her attorneys have in her.
Jessica has been a NALS member for approximately six years, she obtained her PLS certification in September, 2005 and her Professional Paralegal (PP) certification in September, 2010. She has served on the Chapter’s Board for the past five (+) years. Serving on the Board has been a wonderful experience for Jessica and she recommends other members consider doing the same.
In Jessica’s spare time she can be found spending time with family, belly dancing, participating in all sorts of outdoor activities, and just plain enjoying life!
Jessica has been a NALS member for approximately six years, she obtained her PLS certification in September, 2005 and her Professional Paralegal (PP) certification in September, 2010. She has served on the Chapter’s Board for the past five (+) years. Serving on the Board has been a wonderful experience for Jessica and she recommends other members consider doing the same.
In Jessica’s spare time she can be found spending time with family, belly dancing, participating in all sorts of outdoor activities, and just plain enjoying life!
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 again in 2008; further updates made by Past Presidents of NALS of Greater Seattle.
of NALS of Greater Seattle
(formerly known as Greater Seattle Legal Secretaries Association)
Information updated by Virginia De Lay, PLS in 2000 and again in 2008; further updates made by Past Presidents of NALS of Greater Seattle.
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 at our noontime and nighttime CLEs. 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, is currently serving on the National Board as Marketing Director, and previously served as our Region 7 Director. Brynne is truly a rising star in our Chapter and is a wonderful leader and mentor.
- Kathleen A. Cusack, PLS, 2009-2010, Kathy continues to make great strides in the association and our Chapter is proud to have had one of our members serving on the State Board.
- Jessica G. Smith, PP, PLS, 2010-2011, is the Chapter's most recent past-president. She continues to be involved in NALS by serving on various committees, including the Future Leaders Development Committee.
