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ALA Volunteer Opportunities – Get Involved!
Conferences & Retreats
Description: Responsible for selecting educational topics and identifying speakers for the Annual Conference. Also
works with ALA headquarters staff to put together the right mix of education and networking events to meet the needs and interests of ALA members.
Committee Size: 12
Term: 1 year, renewable for additional terms
Appointments per year: 6-9
In-Person Meetings / Expectations: Three per term (winter before prior annual conference, prior annual conference, annual conference). Service involves an
initial planning meeting about 18 months in advance of the Conference, 2 meetings at the Conference 12 months prior, plus frequent (at least monthly) conference call
meetings and individual committee member assignments.
Call for volunteers: Summer (two years prior to conference)
Selections made: Fall
ALA Headquarters Liaisons, Lisa Mikita, Pam Stong
Description: The Law Firm Financial Management Conference will be held on an annual or semi-annual basis. When such conferences are contemplated, ALA will appoint a conference chair and issue a call for volunteers.
Committee Size: 5
Term: 1 year
Appointments per year: Varies
In-Person Meetings / Expectations: Attendance at the conference. Committee work will be accomplished through conference calls and other electronic exchange of information. See the full list of roles and responsibilities.
Call for volunteers: Winter prior to the fall conference
Selections made: Winter prior to the fall conference
ALA Headquarters Liaison: Peggy Siems
Description: This committee plans the educational content for the annual IP Conference for Legal Professionals.
Committee Size: Varies
Term: 1 year
Appointments per year: Varies
Expectations / In-Person Meetings: One per year (IP Retreat). Committee work may be accomplished through conference calling and other electronic exchange of
information. See the full list of roles and responsibilities.
Call for volunteers: Winter
Selections made: Winter
ALA Headquarters Liaison: Peggy Siems
Description: This committee plans the educational content for the annual Large Firm Administrators Retreat.
Committee Size: 5
Term: 1 year, renewable
Appointments per year: Varies
Expectations / In-Person Meetings: One per year (LFA Retreat). Committee work may be accomplished through conference calling and other electronic exchange of
information.
Call for volunteers: Spring/Summer. Eligibility: Must be a member of the LFA Caucus (principal administrators of firms with 100+ lawyers) and attend the previous
year’s retreat.
Selections made: Summer, at LFA Retreat
ALA Headquarters Liaison: Pam Stong
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