James Cornell

James Cornell is a seasoned legal administration professional with extensive experience in leadership roles. Currently serving as Chair of the Executive Leadership Summit Planning Project Team for the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA), James focuses on developing innovative events for senior-level managers in the legal sector. In the role of Director of Office Administration at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P., James oversees administrative functions across multiple offices and supports strategic growth and workflow enhancements. Previous positions include being President of ALA and Executive Director at Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody, where James directed operations and human resources. Additionally, James is a Leadership Advisory Board Member for The Successful Firm Project, emphasizing the sharing of best practices among law firms. James holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Government from The University of Texas at Austin.