Publications

Legal Management, The award-winning, bimonthly educational magazine of the Association of Legal Administrators, Legal Management, features scholarly and “how-to” articles on issues of vital importance to law firm managers, legal administrators, managing partners and functional specialists in legal organizations (such as human resources, finance and technology professionals). Distributed exclusively to ALA members, the journal covers hot topics in all areas of law firm management, including technological innovations, human resources trends, marketing, financial planning, leadership issues and general business practices in every issue.

ALA News - ALA News was the member magazine of ALA and ceased publication in 2011. We maintain an archive of ALA News feature articles or you can view our new member publication, Your ALA News.

ALA Management Encyclopedia^SM - This valuable online resource on legal management, with over 100 substantive articles written by subject-matter experts, turns theory into practical information and provides suggestions you can put into place to solve your everyday problems. Many articles include functional spreadsheets, forms, checklists or other features you can use right away. The Encyclopedia provides the knowledge you need, when you need it. All ALA members have access to the Encyclopedia at no cost.

Compensation & Benefits Survey - ALA's annual Compensation and Benefits Survey provides salary and benefits information on more than 20 administrative positions. Survey participants are eligible to purchase the survey at 50 percent discount. For more information, contact the Director of Finance or call 847.267.1362.

Newsletters

ALA Currents - An electronic newsletter about law firm management trends and innovations, ALA Currents is provided exclusively to all ALA members via e-mail on alternating Thursdays.

Your ALA News - The member newsletter of the Association of Legal Administrator. Sent biweekly via email, this newsletter features vital information about the Association's programs, services, events and member achievements and activities. Your ALA News is provided exclusively to all active ALA members.

Just the Facts - This newsletter is published exclusively for ALA chapter leaders and newsletter editors. (Note: ALA members must be logged into the website to view it.) To learn more about Just the Facts, contact the Editor or call 847.267.1361.

ALA News International - This electronic newsletter is published quarterly (February, May, August, and November) and is exclusively for ALA members who live and work outside of the United States. ALA News International reflects ALA’s commitment to provide more networking, education and support to legal management professionals worldwide.