Pass the Gavel 2026
Event Details
Join us to thank Meredith Taylor for her time as PSALA President and as we welcome Jody Waterman as our new PSALA President!
Location: Perkins Coie (42 NW MOD’s room)
Agenda:
- 11:30am – 12:00pm | Arrival, Lunch and Beverages
- 12:00pm – 12:30pm| Passing of the Gavel
- 12:30pm – 1:30pm | Speaker – Lisa Waligorski, CLM, PHRca, SPHR
Reset and Rebuild: Shared Leadership and Connection for the PSALA Chapter Year Ahead
As the Puget Sound ALA Chapter begins a new board year and welcomes new leaders, this interactive luncheon session is designed to help the Chapter pause, reset, and intentionally rebuild together.
Rather than a traditional keynote, this session is structured as a guided, conversation driven experience focused on shared leadership, belonging, and renewed energy. We will explore what strong and sustainable boards look like in practice, how engaged members and business partners contribute to a thriving Chapter, and how small shifts in participation can create meaningful momentum.
The conversation will also connect the Puget Sound ALA Chapter’s local strengths and community impact to the broader mission of the Association of Legal Administrators, reinforcing how Chapters serve as the foundation for leadership development, innovation, and professional growth across the organization.
Attendees can expect reflection, dialogue, and practical takeaways that help set an inclusive, confident, and forward- looking tone for the year ahead. The goal is for everyone in the room to leave with a stronger sense of ownership, connection, and purpose as the Chapter moves into its next chapter together.
About Our Speaker
Lisa Waligorski, CLM, PHRca, SPHR
Lisa Waligorski, CLM, PHRca, SPHR is the Executive Director at Newmeyer & Dillion, LLP. She brings more than 25 years of experience in law firm leadership and finance. Over the years, she has taken on positions including Director of Finance and Executive Director, gaining a deep understanding of both the business and people sides of law firm operations. Lisa is a frequent speaker on topics like law firm accounting/finance and human resources, and she spent over a decade teaching ALA’s Financial Management e-learning courses. A long-time, active member of the ALA, she has held several leadership positions, including President of both the Gateway and Orange County Chapters, and currently serves on the ALA International Board of Directors for the 2025 to 2028 term.