The Atlanta Lawyer June/July 2015 | Page 13

Staff Spotlight Financial Administrator: Michele Adams Michele Adams has been a part of the Atlanta Bar Association staff family for almost 20 years. She began her career with the Bar as a receptionist and later moved on to work with the Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) program. Following her position in LRIS, she assumed the position of Atlanta Bar Membership Coordinator and then made her way to her current position of Financial Administrator. Michele is involved in executing financial operations of the Association, including managing individual accounts for the Association, Foundation, LRIS and Sections. She was also instrumental in converting the Atlanta Bar to an updated financial software system recently t hat allows for better management and reporting. “Michele is a crown jewel of the Atlanta Bar staff. She is meticulous about her work, and serves all entities of the Association with the same care and expertise. She assisted me greatly as Association historian when I assumed the position of Executive Director, providing me with important information about the Bar. And I am especially appreciative of her cost saving eye!”, stated Terri Bryant, Association Executive Director. In her spare time, Michele likes to entertain, spend time with her family and friends, and take road trips. She has been married for 12 years to her husband, Eddie. They share a son and a daughter, Chris and Jordan. CLE.calm Does the approaching CLE Deadline have you stressed? Get the CLE hours you need before the end of the year deadline with Atlanta Bar CLE self-study options! Find out more at www.atlantabar.org. Atlanta Bar Fast-CLE Don't stress about earning those 2015 CLE hours! Atlanta Bar seminars are available 24/7 through FastCLE with online streaming. Seminars are also available for purchase on video CD, audio CD and MP3. Teleseminars One-hour CLE programs are just a phone call away! From the convenience of your office, home or wherever you have a phone connection, you can dial an 800 number and hear nationally recognized practice leaders speak on important issues and emerging trends in the law. The Official News Publication of the Atlanta Bar Association June/July 2015 THE ATLANTA LAWYER 13