Alison Walters with Markoff Law LLC featured on Executive Spotlight
Alison Walters is the Director of Compliance at Markoff Law LLC. Her responsibilities include handling defense matters, audits, new client onboarding, and more.
Name: Alison Verges Walters
Company: Markoff Law
Title: Director of Compliance
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead
Name: Alison Verges Walters
Company: Markoff Law
Title: Director of Compliance
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead
What is your favorite part of working at Markoff Law?
The Markoff Management Team – it is like no other group I have ever been a part of. All members of the Management Team care about the firm and work as if they are all owners. It is something very special.
In the receivables industry, what emerging trend has your attention?
AI, of course! It will be interesting to be in this field as law firms balance this amazing technology with all the compliance risks.
What industry change do you predict over the next 5 years?
Unfortunately, additional consolidation. With increasing costs, it will continue to be very difficult for solo or small practitioners to survive.
How do you define success?
This might be the hardest question on here! I think success is a relative term which changes over time and in different situations. 25-year-old Alison would have said success would be making partner in a law firm and professionally being seen as “successful.” Forty-something-year-old Alison has a different standard . . . I more significantly measure success with a happy and healthy husband, daughter and family.
What is the best piece of advice you have ever received in life?
Pray as though everything depended on God. Work as though everything depended on you.
What advice would you give someone entering the receivables management industry?
Embrace the technology of whatever space you are in. Understanding it and how to use it will be invaluable.
What are you most proud of or what is your biggest accomplishment?
Building a life in Tampa and all that goes with that. My husband and I moved to Tampa from New Orleans 20 years ago right after I finished law school, and we got married. People rarely leave New Orleans and those that do, often shortly return. We are raising our daughter in a wonderful community!
What is your favorite book or podcast?
I love Country Music. The podcast I listen to the most is the Bobby Bones Show and/or the Bobbycast (where he interviews songwriters, producers and artists).
If you could do any other non-industry job for just one day, what would it be?
Anchor on The Today Show (it was my dream as a kid to be a reporter . . . still could happen?)
People would be surprised if they knew…
I am the Chair of the Board of Directors of Angels for Change, Inc, which is a volunteer-supported organization on a mission to end drug shortages through advocacy, awareness and a resilient supply chain. We are the only patient advocacy organization focused on drug shortages. The daughter of my best friend was diagnosed with leukemia in November 2018 and faced three drug shortages. We soon discovered that this was a national crisis and had been going on for decades. We started Angels for Change, Inc in July 2019 and have had a very real impact in the supply chain. Most recently we funded over 750,000 doses of life-saving drugs for patients who otherwise would not have had access.
About Markoff Law
Markoff Law LLC is a forward-thinking firm with a history of experience and success representing creditors throughout the Midwest. Through the decades, Markoff Law has earned and maintained a reputation for excellence, honesty, and integrity. The firm’s thought leadership and adherence to industry best practices have established it as a leader within the accounts receivable management industry. Markoff Law is firmly committed to setting and achieving the highest standards of excellence.
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