Member Engagement Committee
Refer to this page for committee activity and resources.
Erin Kuzz
Sherrard Kuzz
Founding Member
ekuzz@sherrardkuzz.com
Co-Chair
Quarterly Meetings
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Password: 2023
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Susan Spradley
Shareholder
susan.spradley@gray-robinson.com
Co-Chair
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Together we can make the difference
Our Team
Erin Kuzz, Co-Chair, Sherrard Kuzz, Ontario
Susan Spradely, Co-Chair, GrayRobinson, Florida - North & Central
Mohamed Ouilkhouir, CWA Morocco, Morocco
Emma Higham, Clyde & Co, Qatar
Mona Osama Abdel Hafiz, Ibrachy & Dermarkar, Egypt
Rikisuke Yamanaka, Ushijima & Partners, Japan
Cynthia Chung, Deacons, Hong Kong
Philippe Schmit, Arendt Medernach, Luxembourg
Daniel Hund, ADVANT Beiten, Germany
Christopher Peitsch, Cerha Hempel, Austria
Renato Canizares, Demarest, Brazil
Enrique Radmilovich, Hughes & Hughes, Uruguay
John Tucker, Lega Law, Venezuela
Tara Stingley, Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather, Nebraska
References
General reference Docs/Links:
Governance Documents:
New/Prospective membership reference:
- Initial Contact Email - Sample 1
- Initial Contact Email - Sample 2
- Due Diligence Email Template
- 2021 New Onboarding Protocols
Prior Meeting Docs/Links:
2022 Q2 Meeting
2022 Q1 Meeting
2021 Q4 Meeting
2021 Q3 Meeting
2021 Q2 Meeting
2021 Q1 Meeting
2020 Q4 Meeting
Reference Materials
Items to Share with Prospects
These links can be sent to firms during the recruitment process so they can get to know the ELA:
Videos:
Example of New ELA Membership Announcement - Germany
Documents:
Power Point PDFs:
The ELA Advantage - how we measure up to our competitiion
ELA Stats - information on referrals, the ELA website, webinars, and podcasts
Sample Language
Internal Reference:
Sample 1 Email - initial contact with firm to let them know about opening in ELA jurisdiction
Sample 2 email for prospective firms
Due Diligence Sample (needs customizing)
Internal ELA Documents & Reference
2020 ByLaws & Article of Incorporation
Standard Operating Procedures: protocols for vetting new firms and existing firms that may be "members of concern". This document includes an outline of the roles of each of our leaders in this process.
Password: Insider
Target Jurisdictions
Africa/Middle East News
New Firms Needed:
- Algeria
- Ghana
- Mauritius
- Tunisia
Additional discussions may take place regarding jurisdictions that are members of concern (MOCs). However, research for these jurisdicitions is to be discussed with board, the regional chair, and regional Member Engagement leaders only.
Asia Pacific News
New Firms Needed:
- We have no targets in Asia Pacific at this time
Additional discussions may take place regarding jurisdictions that are members of concern (MOCs). However, research for these jurisdicitions is to be discussed with board, the regional chair, and regional Member Engagement leaders only.
European News
New Firms Needed:
- Albania
- Iceland
- The Stans
Additional discussions may take place regarding jurisdictions that are members of concern (MOCs). However, research for these jurisdicitions is to be discussed with board, the regional chair, and regional Member Engagement leaders only.
Latin America News
New Firms Needed:
- Belize
- Cuba
- French Guyana
- Suriname
The LATAM region is generally full at the moment - filing the above jurisdictions is desired but not of the same priority as open jurisdictions in other regions.
Additional discussions may take place regarding jurisdictions that are members of concern (MOCs). However, research for these jurisdicitions is to be discussed with board, the regional chair, and regional Member Engagement leaders only.
North America News
New Firms Needed:
- Bahamas
- Puerto Rico
Additional discussions may take place regarding jurisdictions that are members of concern (MOCs). However, research for these jurisdicitions is to be discussed with board, the regional chair, and regional Member Engagement leaders only.
ELA Staff Support for Committee:
Mary Anne Creighton
Director of Member Relations
Global Events Coordinator