MEMBER FOCUS ESTHER BENEDICT LOWTHROP RICHARDS How long have you been an Administrator? 30 Years. What career or profession, other than your own, have you always wanted to try? I trained to be a physical anthropologist - and I still think it would be fun to do that. What advice would you give someone entering the legal administrator field? Cultivate a relaxing hobby that takes you outdoors. Share an interesting "tidbit" about yourself that most people would not know: If I did that, most people would know it. To be successful, legal administrators have to: Be Flexible - Every single day. The best advice I received from a fellow legal administrator was: Meet people where they are and help them grow as much as you can, but don't expect them to be something they are not. In my spare time I like to: Spin, Weave, Garden Activities (other than work) I'm involved in: My Church Describe yourself in three words: Friendly, Organized and Fair (I asked my assistant to help me with this, maybe she was buttering me up?) Describe your management style and why it works for you: I like to maintain a calm energy to set a positive tone for the firm An Educational And Informational Resource For Legal Administrators NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT GLA ALA WELCOMES... 15