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February 2010
February Events Calendar
Legal Management Resource Center (LMRC)
ALA Bookstore
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Remember to renew your dues!
Have you renewed your ALA membership for 2010? With the option of renewing online, it's even easier to continue your membership.
If you have not received an invoice or if you have questions about the renewal process, contact the Membership Department membership@alanet.org at ALA Headquarters. If you have not yet provided ALA with your current mailing address, you may use our online address change form to communicate the updated information. The deadline for 2010 dues is February 28.
Make the Connection - Attend the ALA Annual Conference in Boston, May 3-6
 The 2010 ALA Annual Conference is your connection to top-notch education, unparalleled networking opportunities and more than 200 business partners. Featuring dynamic and relevant education presented by recognized leaders in their field, the ALA Annual Conference will enhance your knowledge, develop your management skills and enable you to achieve greater personal and professional growth.
Don't delay! Register by the February 26 early bird deadline and save $155.
One Conference = All Your CLM Credits
Are you interested in applying for the Certified Legal Manager (CLM)SM exam this fall or in the next two years? At the ALA 2010 Annual Conference you can earn the necessary two (2) hours of education in all five required management categories. The Conference also features more than 80 individual sessions, most of which fulfill the additional 15 hours required of Functional Specialists. To see which Annual Conference sessions qualify, download the CLM Course List.
Application Deadline for the May CLM Exam Approaching
 March 15 is the application deadline for the Certified Legal Manager (CLM)SM exam that will take place May 2 (in conjunction with ALA's 2010 Annual Conference in Boston). View additional 2010 exam dates.
Attention HR professionals! Earn up to 14 hours of PHR/SPHR Recertification credit at the ALA Annual Conference
 At this year's ALA Annual Conference in Boston, 41 educational sessions (including 10 in strategic management) qualify for recertification credits through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to earn up to 14 recertification credit hours. Register for the Annual Conference today!
2010 CLMSM exam dates announced
Resolve in 2010 to earn your Certified Legal Manager (CLM)SM designation! Distinguish yourself among your peers and position yourself for even greater success as a legal management professional. View the list of 2010 exam dates and application deadlines.
The Foundation of Legal Administrators (FALA) 15th Annual Silent Auction - Donation site is open!
Donate an item today to the upcoming FALA Silent Auction at ALA's 2010 Annual Conference.
Win with Inclusion!
Want to build stronger connections with clients, retain your best talent and leverage differences for sustainable competitive advantage? Who wouldn't? The truth is, it's easier than you might think.
Beginning with the February 18 Webinar on Bias-Free Leadership, learn how achieving inclusion can accomplish these strategic business objectives. And at Annual Conference, at least one diversity session will be offered each day to help you turn the dream into reality for your firm.
To learn more about ALA's Diversity Initiative and the tools available on-demand, visit www.alanet.org/diversity. Stay tuned for more about what your Association is doing to help you win with inclusion in 2010!
Burton Awards - Enter Now!
 ALA is proud to continue its association with The Burton Awards for Legal Achievement. It has been hailed as truly one of the premier awards programs in law and we are delighted to continue with this partnership. The 11th annual Burton Awards competition is now underway and includes the following categories that are open to ALA members (and their employers) only.
- Best Law Firm/Law Department Publication
- Best Law Firm/Law Department Newsletter
- Best Law Firm Compendium
- Best Law Firm Advertisement
- Best Law Firm Profile
Entries must be completed and submitted only by an ALA member to be eligible, and are due by March 26, 2010. Learn more.
Lower Price on ALA Bestseller Announced
 A down economy can be an excuse to play it safe — or a chance to outpace your competition. Pull ahead of the crowd with ALA's best seller, The Extraordinary Law Firm: Making Your Firm a Great Place to Work. And to make it easier to do so, we have lowered the price!
Transform your firm from ordinary to extraordinary. Purchase your copy at the ALA Bookstore today!
Hildebrandt Institute Law Firm Leaders Forum
The 2010 Law Firm Leaders Forum will be held March 3-5, in San Francisco. ALA members will receive a 20% discount by calling 1.800.308.1700 and mentioning the promotion code 2010LFL20. ALA will be exhibiting. Learn More and register online.
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Registration is open for Essential Competencies for Legal Administrators (ECLA)
The 2010 ECLA Conference will be held in Denver, Colorado, June 14-16 at the Grand Hyatt. Learn more about the benefits of attending ECLA and register online today!
Webinars
Mark your calendars for 2010 ALA Webinars!
Save your firm the expense of travel and get quality education without even leaving your office through ALA's popular Webinar program. With seasoned speakers and a host of timely programs, ALA's ambitious Webinar slate is guaranteed not to disappoint!
Learn more and register online.
Also, check out these ALA-Partnered KRM Programs
Archived Webinars available online
Stay on top of what you need to know to revitalize or sustain your firm, your staff and yourself. Visit the ALA Webinar archives to find past Webinar programs, some of which were presented at the Annual Conference. Learn more about ALA's archived Webinars and our KRM cosponsored programs. Member Services
ALA MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONSSM
Are you in the unhappy position of searching for a new job, or are you worried that you'll soon be unemployed?
Many administrators have recently found themselves looking for new employers following layoffs, dissolutions, downsizings or other unfortunate events. Do you need a refresher on updating your résumé, writing the cover letter, or presenting yourself in an interview? Now is the time to review the ALA Research Study, "Conducting a Job Search in Difficult Economic Times," for practical guidance and sound strategies to make the process easier. Don't forget - ALA members now have direct access to more than 60 free Research Studies! Learn more and download the study here - plus any others you choose. Need help on other issues? Send your questions to infocentral@alanet.org for a prompt, personalized response.
ALA MANAGEMENT ENCYCLOPEDIASM
Thinking of hiring?
It's certainly likely that you will need to hire again staff, attorneys, laterals, even partners. Take a leading role in organizing the process and preparing procedures for recruiting, integrating and marketing lateral partners and groups, as well as lateral associates. The ALA Management Encyclopedia includes several articles to help you.
Available online — days, nights, weekends — the ALA Management Encyclopedia, now with 109 articles, is filled with carefully indexed, highly searchable answers to your questions on financial management, marketing, strategic planning, and human resources. The articles include spreadsheets, forms, checklists and more. Available as an annual subscription or as individual articles, the Encyclopedia is the perfect legal management resource for your entire firm. Subscribe online or purchase an article at www.alaencyclopedia.org. Want to delve into the article's full Table of Contents to see what's there before you buy? Click on the tab for Table of Contents. Click on any plus key to open up the detailed outline of every section and every article.
The initial subscription for ALA members, at $395, includes all current articles and new articles posted throughout the year. Renewals are only $150. Individual articles are $50. Would you like a list of all articles? Contact the Editor-in-Chief, Rosemary Shiels or browse the complete Table of Contents online at www.alaencyclopedia.org.
ALA's Job Bank
 Visit ALA's job bank today to find your next career opportunity or that new hire. ALA has made it easier-and more affordable-to connect prospective employees and employers. Individuals may post their résumés in ALA's job bank, either with or without identifying information. Likewise, firms and companies that currently employ an ALA member may access résumé postings, also at no charge.
FREE Classified Ads
Just like the classified ads in your local newspaper, ALA members can find and post ads for items such as office space for sale, lease or rent; furnishings; vacation properties; collectibles; memorabilia; computer equipment; business services; and much more.
Ads are immediately activated and run for 90 days. All you need is your ALA Member ID number.
Log in to the Members Only section of the ALA Web site and
post your ad today!
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