Meghan Spradling
Marketing Manager | Seattle
As the marketing manager for Stokes Lawrence, Meghan Spradling collaborates with attorneys and staff to ensure that all internal and external communication and business development strategies reflect the firm’s commitment to our clients and the Stokes Lawrence vision.
Working closely with attorneys on their business development initiatives, Meghan helps to identify growth opportunities, strengthen client relationships, and enhance the firm’s ability to meet client needs and drive strategic goals.
Meghan leads the firm’s social media efforts and provides coaching to attorneys on best practices for leveraging social platforms. She also manages brand strategy, overseeing everything from logo usage to website design, advertisements, and collateral. As the communications lead for press and media inquiries, she ensures the firm’s narrative is consistently communicated.
Education
-
Eastern Washington University, B.A., Communication Studies, 2009, summa cum laude
- Minors in business administration and sociology
- Honors Program
- Order of the Omega Fraternity, Charter Member and Past Chapter President
- Alpha Omicron Pi Women’s Fraternity, Past Chapter President
Recognition & Honors
- Silver Award Winner, w3 (2021)
- Gold Winner, MarCom Awards (2021)
Professional & Community Activities
- Legal Marketing Association
- LMA West Region
- Treasurer (2024)
- Treasurer-elect (2023)
- Nominating Committee, member (2019)
- Social & Digital Media Shared Interest Group, co-chair (2019-2021)
- LMANext Seattle, co-chair (2016-2018)
- LMA Northwest Local Steering Committee
- Immediate Past Chair (2018)
- Chair (2016-2017)
- Membership Committee, member (2015-2016)
- Programs Committee, member (2013)
- LMA West Region
- Alpha Omicron Pi Women’s Fraternity, International Volunteer (2012-2020)
Publications & Presentations
- “Leveling Up Your LinkedIn: Simple Ways to Use the Algorithm to Extend Your Visibility,” Internal Presentation (Sept. 2023)
- “The Next Five: Achieving Mid-Career Excellence in Legal Marketing,” Legal Marketing Association Annual Conference (Apr. 2023)
- “Well-Being Wednesday: Balancing Messaging and Mental Health—Social Media Management During Trying Times,” Legal Marketing Association Well-Being Committee Discussion (Apr. 2021)
- “Podcast: What Is Clubhouse and Is It Right for My Firm?” Legal Marketing Association (2021)
- “Instagram for Law Firms: Do We or Don't We,” Legal Marketing Association, moderator (Feb. 2020)
- “Attorney Engagement, Algorithms, and Advertising: Social Media Trends in Legal,” fSquared Marketing, Legal Marketing Trends 2020 (Jan. 2020)
- “Looking Ahead to 2020: What’s to Come in Digital & Social Media,” Legal Marketing Association, moderator (Dec. 2019)
- “Marketing Your Practice: Effective Business Development & Client Service Strategies,” The Seminar Group CLE Bootcamp (Dec. 2019)
- “Getting the Most Out of Organization Memberships,” International Right-of-Way Association, Puget Sound Chapter (Oct. 2019)
- “Social Media Essentials,” Internal Presentation (July 2019)
- “Marketing Your Practice: Effective Business Development & Client Service Strategies,” Washington State Bar Association Real Probate, Property & Trust Midyear Meeting (June 2018)
- “The First Five: Laying the Foundation for Future Leaders,” Legal Marketing Association Annual Conference (July 2018)
- “Business Development and Client Service Best Practices for 2018,” International Right-of-Way Association, Puget Sound Chapter (Feb. 2018)
- “Business Development Best Practices: Getting a Strong Start to Your New Year,” Washington State Bar Association (Jan. 2018)
- “Assessing & Strengthening Your Online Presence,” Internal Presentation (Aug. 2017)
- “Big Law Marketing Techniques on a Small Firm Budget,” Washington State Bar Association Solo and Small Firm Annual Conference (July 2017)
- “Maximizing Networking Opportunities,” Internal Presentation (Mar. 2017)
- “Building Your Business Network in 2017,” International Right-of-Way Association, Puget Sound Chapter (Feb. 2017)
- “Your Personal Brand and Social Media,” LMANext Seattle (May 2017)
- “Navigating Generational Differences in the Professional Environment,” International Right-of-Way Association, Puget Sound Chapter (Feb. 2016)