Welcome to the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA), your connection to legal management knowledge, resources and networking!

ALA provides services, resources and products to management professionals in their law firms, legal departments and other legal-related organizations worldwide — wherever the person works or whatever the role he/she holds. As a dynamic, member-driven organization, ALA is committed to a high standard of excellence as we serve our nearly 10,000 members and others in the legal marketplace.

ALA enriches members' professional development through collaborative educational opportunities, leadership development programs and a diverse and inclusive, valued sense of community.

Our members rely upon the benefit of ALA membership now more than ever before. In order to work at optimum performance levels and maximize the value we provide to our firms and legal-related organizations, it is necessary for our members to have access to relevant and timely information. Browse the website to learn more about the Association's offerings, from its educational programs and award-winning publications, to its many other resources such as the online Legal Management Resource Center, diversity resources, and ALA's renowned Certified Legal Manager (CLM)^SM program.

If you're not a member, why wait? Join now and invest in yourself, your firm or legal-related organization, and your future. You can learn more about ALA by visiting the member benefits section on the website. If you would like to contact me directly about ALA, please do not hesitate. I welcome to the opportunity to visit with you!

Sincerely,

Paul Farnsworth
2013-2014 ALA President