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Date: May 10, 2021

Foley & Mansfield Office Administrator Recognized as NextGen Leader

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Date: May 10, 2021
by foleyandmansfield

Foley & Mansfield Office Administrator Recognized as NextGen Leader

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Foley & Mansfield is pleased to congratulate Office Administrator/Human Resources Generalist, Caitlin Niedzwiecki on her recognition by the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) as a 2021 NextGen Leader.

The NextGen Leader Award recognizes members who embody the essence of the ALA Code of Ethics with their accomplishments, leadership qualities and the impact they are making within their legal organization, the legal industry, and the Association. These individuals demonstrate conviction, dedication, and relentless pursuit of personal and professional excellence through their engagement, advancement, and influence in early interactions with ALA.

Caitlin joined ALA and ALAMN in 2017.  Since then, she has taken on many influential roles including, Co-Chair of the Education Committee, and member of the organization’s D&I Committee and the Business Partner Relations Team. In 2019, Caitlin joined the Board of Directors as the Education Director and later served on the ALA Awards Program Project Team. In 2020 she served as President-Elect of ALAMN and just last month, Caitlin began her new role as President.

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