Contact:
Amanda Koplos
Past President, Austin Chapter of ALA
512-487-4010
Austin, Texas (November 2, 2010) – At today’s Special Olympics Texas – Over the Edge event, the InterContinental Stephen F. Austin team came out on top as the number one Team fund-raiser in the state of Texas, with over $9,175.00 raised. Team member James Cornell is the number two individual fundraiser in the state of Texas with $7,900.00
“The first step was scary for me and then it was lots of fun. We raised an incredible amount of money for a wonderful organization and honestly, that was the best part of this experience. I have never been so blown away!” – James Cornell
Photo “1”: James Cornell, Human Resources Director at Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody; President Austin Chapter Association of Legal Administrators (white shirt)
J. Blake Miller, Corporate Sales Manager at InterContinental Stephen F. Austin (dark shirt)
Photo “2”: Amanda Koplos, Administrator at Hance Scarborough, LLP; Past-President Austin Chapter Association of Legal Administrators (left) and Chrissie Eastin, Human Resources Manager for Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta; President-Elect Austin Chapter Association of Legal Administrators get a congratulations from Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo for their fundraising efforts.
Photo “3”: James Cornell, Human Resources Director at Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody; President Austin Chapter Association of Legal Administrators prepares to go “Over the Edge” of the InterContinental Stephen F Austin Hotel. In keeping with his promise to wear a shirt advertising his biggest supporter, James has a Graves Dougherty, Hearon & Moody firm shirt on. The firm, its partners and employees donated over $2,500 in support of James.
Photo “4”: James Cornell, Human Resources Director at Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody; President Austin Chapter Association of Legal Administrators goes “Over the Edge” of the InterContinental Stephen F Austin Hotel. In keeping with his promise to wear a shirt advertising his biggest supporter, James has a Graves Dougherty, Hearon & Moody firm shirt on. The firm, its partners and employees donated over $2,500 in support of James.
About Special Olympics-Texas
Special Olympics-Texas is a privately funded non-profit organization providing year-round sports training and athletic competition for 36,311 children and adults with intellectual disabilities in the Lone Star State. Be a part of the movement that is CHANGING LIVES in your community. For more information, visit www.specialolympicstexas.org.
About the Association of Legal Administrators
ALA is the largest international organization providing support, high-quality education and services to professionals involved in the management of law firms, corporate legal departments and government legal agencies. With more than 10,000 members in 30 countries, ALA represents legal administrators who are leaders and industry experts on legal management issues. The Austin Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators is comprised of 89 members who represent 72 Austin-area law firms. For more information, visit www.alanet.org and www.austinala.org.
Contact:
Amanda Koplos
Past President, Austin Chapter of ALA
512-487-4010
Austin, Texas (October 27, 2010) – The Austin Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators is pleased to announce that their President, James Cornell, will participate in the Special Olympics-Texas Over the Edge event.
On November 2, James will join other Over the Edge adrenaline-junkies in rappelling 15 stories down the Stephen F. Austin InterContinental Hotel.
Each participant has agreed to raise a minimum of $1,000 for Special Olympics Texas. James has added an incentive for his would-be donors, promising to wear a t-shirt chosen by his biggest contributor as he rappels. According to recent reports, this could mean the bleeding-orange University of Texas graduate will be wearing an Oklahoma University Sooners t-shirt during his decent.
“Austin ALA has long been involved in the community with non-profit groups, and volunteerism is particularly special to me. So when Danelle Awtrey with the Stephen F. Austin InterContinental Hotel asked me to go over the edge for Special Olympics I was absolutely thrilled to be a part of this organization and unique event. I am looking forward to the rappel, even if it means I will be wearing an OU t-shirt.”
To contribute to James’ rappel please visit: www.firstgiving.com/jamescornell1
James is the Human Resources Director at Austin-based law firm Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody.
About Special Olympics-Texas
Special Olympics-Texas is a privately funded non-profit organization providing year-round sports training and athletic competition for 36,311 children and adults with intellectual disabilities in the Lone Star State. Be a part of the movement that is CHANGING LIVES in your community. For more information, visit www.specialolympicstexas.org.
About the Association of Legal Administrators
ALA is the largest international organization providing support, high-quality education and services to professionals involved in the management of law firms, corporate legal departments and government legal agencies. With more than 10,000 members in 30 countries, ALA represents legal administrators who are leaders and industry experts on legal management issues. The Austin Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators is comprised of 89 members who represent 72 Austin-area law firms. For more information, visit www.alanet.org and www.austinala.org.
