(May 13, 2003) Topeka, KS—René Eichem, Manhattan,
has been appointed communications/marketing director of
the Kansas Bar Association. Eichem was formerly employed
with the Kansas Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Topeka,
where she was director of communications.
"René brings extensive experience to the KBA," Executive
Director Dennis Harwick said. "Her background, education,
and expertise will be beneficial to the association's missions
and goals, and I am confident that she'll enhance our communications
and marketing efforts."
Eichem graduated cum laude from Kansas State University
with a B.S. in journalism and mass communications/public
relations and an outside concentration in English. She was
also employed with University Publications at Kansas State
as a writer and editor from 1989 to 1999, where she won
more than 20 national and regional writing awards.
"I'm extremely pleased to be joining the Kansas Bar Association,"
said Eichem. "I am looking forward to working with the KBA
officers, board of governors, and members of the association,
which has a long tradition of effectively representing the
state's legal professionals."
About the Kansas Bar Association
The Kansas Bar Association was founded in 1882 as a voluntary
association for dedicated legal professionals and has approximately
6,200 members, including lawyers, judges, law students,
and legal assistants. The KBA is dedicated to advancing
the professionalism and legal skills of lawyers, promoting
the interests of the legal profession, providing services
to its members, advocating positions on law-related issues,
encouraging public understanding of the law, and promoting
the effective administration of our system of justice.
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