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OFFICERS & LEADERSHIP COUNCIL<\/b><\/h4>\n

Meet the dedicated Officers and Leadership Council members of the Law Division<\/strong>. These professionals bring diverse <\/span>expertise and a shared passion <\/b>for advancing the legal T&I community. Read their bios to learn more about the leaders guiding our efforts. Read their bios to learn more about the leaders guiding our efforts, or visit our Meet the LawD Leaders<\/a><\/strong> blog series to explore their full profiles in one place.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd37 <\/b>DIVISION OFFICERS<\/b><\/h4>\n

Katja Gugelmeier<\/b>
\nDivision Administrator<\/i>
\n<\/i>\"\" As Division Administrator, Katja is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Law Division, including member communications, strategic planning, and division activities. She also serves as the voice of the Law Division, representing it at the ATA Division meetings and in Board Reports. Katja plays a key role in hosting LawD events, ensuring that the division’s goals are met and fostering a collaborative environment where members connect and engage in meaningful legal translation and interpreting discussions.
\n\u27a1\ufe0f Email<\/a> I ATA Profile<\/a> I LinkedIn<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

Dmitry Beschetny
\n<\/b>Assistant Administrator<\/i>
\n\"\"Dmitry supports Katja in managing the Law Division’s operations and plays a critical role in hosting the LawD events. Dmitry is also actively involved in organizing and facilitating events that provide value to the division’s members, ensuring their continuous professional growth and networking opportunities.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd37 <\/b>LEADERSHIP COUNCIL<\/b><\/h4>\n

Elizabeth (Liz) Herron-Sweet<\/b>
\nLeadership Council Member and Advisor
\n<\/i>\"\"Liz is responsible for managing the BlawG, which serves as a space where LawD members and visitors can find relevant content from experts in the field, stay updated on LawD events, and access the latest news in legal translation, legal interpreting, law topics, and the business of legal T&I. Liz actively seeks out potential collaborators, coordinates with them to submit drafts, and works with the Leadership Council to review, refine the content, and prepare articles for publication.
\n\u27a1\ufe0f \u00a0Email<\/a> I ATA Profile<\/a> I LinkedIn<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Monique Longton<\/b>
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Graciela (Grace) Isa\u00eda y Ruiz<\/b>
\n<\/span> Leadership Council Member and Training Coordinator<\/span><\/i>
\n<\/span><\/i>\"\"Grace coordinates the Law Division’s educational programs, organizing webinars, workshops, and training opportunities that are specifically tailored to the needs and expertise of our members. She ensures that the training offered is highly relevant to legal translators, interpreters, and other legal professionals, helping them stay current with industry trends and practices. Grace works closely with industry experts to deliver content that supports the professional growth of our members.<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u27a1\ufe0f \u00a0Email<\/a> I ATA Profile<\/a> I LinkedIn<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Michael Crooks<\/b>
\nLeadership Council Member and Training Coordinator<\/i>
\n<\/i>\"MichaelMichael coordinates the Law Division’s educational programs, organizing webinars, workshops, and training opportunities that are specifically tailored to the needs and expertise of our members. He ensures that the training offered is highly relevant to legal translators, interpreters, and other legal professionals, helping them stay current with industry trends and practices. Michael works closely with industry experts to deliver content that supports the professional growth of our members.
\n\u27a1\ufe0f Email<\/a> I\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

Mar\u00eda Eugenia Garc\u00eda<\/b>
\nLeadership Council Member and Social Media & Blog<\/i>
\n<\/i>\"\"Mar\u00eda Eugenia supports the Law Division\u2019s communications and online presence, helping manage its social media channels and promote LawD activities, events, and resources. She also works with the Leadership Council on blog content, helping identify relevant topics, coordinate contributions, and prepare content that keeps members informed and engaged. Through these efforts, Mar\u00eda Eugenia helps strengthen the Law Division\u2019s connection with its members and broader legal translation and interpreting community.
\n\u27a1\ufe0f Email<\/a> I\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a><\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd37 PAST LEADERS<\/b><\/h4>\n

A special thank you to our past leaders for their contributions to the growth and success of the Law Division:<\/span><\/p>\n