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Our Mission

ALA is the premier professional association connecting leaders and managers within the legal industry. We provide extensive professional development, collaborative peer communities, strategic operational solutions, and business partner connections empowering our members to lead the business of law. 

Our Mission

ALA is the premier professional association connecting leaders and managers within the legal industry. We provide extensive professional development, collaborative peer communities, strategic operational solutions, and business partner connections empowering our members to lead the business of law. 

2021–2023 ALA Strategic Direction

A silhouette of two people with a plus sign. Text reads: MEMBER VALUE Design a member experience that is meaningful, accessible and personalized.
Interconnecting puzzle pieces of different colors. Text reads: DIVERSITY, EQUITY,INCLUSION & ACCESSIBILITY. Embrace and advance diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in our Association and the legal industry.
A light bulb with university mortar board cap. Text reads: EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. Become the industry source for relevant learning and development.
A group of people standing on a directional compass. Text reads: INFLUENCE. Elevate the visibility of the Association and advocate for legal management professionals.
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An archery target with an arrow in the bullseye

Success Indicators

Text reads: MEMBER VALUE. Build a robust community of legal management problem solvers.Establish confidence in a consistently responsive and convenient member experience. Be proactive in resolving anticipated member needs.
Text reads: DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION & ACCESSIBILITY. Foster collaborative experiences and opportunities that remove barriers for underrepresented members of the Association and legal community. Measure, study and report to initiate a road map that continually aligns our practices with inclusion. See and feel our commitment to diversity in everything we do.
Text reads: EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Provide structured and connected education opportunities that are accessible and diverse. Enhance professional development through industry recognized certification and credentialing. Develop an agile hub of resources addressing emerging trends.
Text reads: INFLUENCE: Make ALA a voice in the room as a trusted adviser, any time a legal management topic is being discussed. Develop awareness and credibility of ALA as a key influencer in the legal industry.

Strategic Direction Videos

Keep checking back for updates on the progress of the 2021-2023 Strategic Direction. In the meantime, check out the videos below to further delve into what each objective encompasses, what ALA has already done that you can expect more of, and what ALA has planned for the future. 

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