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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ALA Names Nicole Larson, CAE, Interim Executive Director
Eryn Carter is no longer with the ALA as its Executive Director
We expect that business will continue as usual; we have appointed Senior Director of Governance and Education, Nicole Larson, CAE, to serve as the Interim Executive Director until further notice.
We are excited for the future of the ALA and will be working diligently to identify a new Executive Director for the organization.
As this transition unfolds, we remain confident that the combined strength of our volunteer leadership, professional staff, and business partners will continue to advance the exceptional knowledge, networking, and resources our members — and the legal community at large — depend on.
ALA Board of Directors
ALA Leadership in the News
This section features recent press releases and media coverage showcasing ALA’s thought leadership and impact on the legal management profession. Discover how ALA is being recognized and quoted across the industry.
- How Legal Administrators Are Driving the Future of Law (June 2026)
- Legal Tech’s Predictions for Artificial Intelligence in 2026 (January 2026)
- Benefits, Bonuses Rose As Remote Work Dipped In 2024 (December 2025)
- ALA’s Amanda Koplos Discusses the Importance of an Operations-Led AI Strategy for Law Firms (December 2025)
- Mentorship and Sponsorship: Cultivating the Next Generation of Law Firm Leaders (October 2025)
- Preparing for the Inevitable: How to Plan for Law Firm Leadership Succession (September 2025)
- Association of Legal Administrators Leaders Discuss the Importance of Mental Health Initiatives (August 2025)
- Five Strategies to Make Mental Well-Being Your Firm's Priority (February 2025)
- Association of Legal Administrators Leaders Talk Law Firm Hiring and Retention Challenges (January 2025)
- Wisconsin Legal Trends 2025 (January 2025)
- Law Firm Associates, Staffers Continue to Put a Premium On Workplace Flexibility, Study Finds (December 2024)
- More Law Firm Business Staffs See Discretionary Bonuses (November 2024)
Read the latest happenings at ALA:
- ALA Names Nicole Larson, CAE, Interim Executive Director (August 2026)
- Elyssa A. Goldstein, CLM, PHR, SHRM-CP, Named 2026-2027 President of the Association of Legal Administrators (April 2026)
- The Association of Legal Administrators Announces 2026-2027 Board of Directors (April 2026)
- Announcing 2026-2027 Foundation President & Board of Trustees (April 2026)
- ALA Announces New 2026-2027 Volunteer Leaders (January 2026)
- Association of Legal Administrators Announces 2026–2027 President-Elect & Board of Directors (November 2025)
- Travis Armstrong Named 2025–2026 President (May 2025)
- The Association of Legal Administrators Announces 2025–2026 Board of Directors (May 2025)
- ALA and DEIA: Our Commitment to Serve and Support (February 2025)
- ALA Announces Our 2025–2026 Volunteer Leadership (February 2025)
- Association of Legal Administrators Announces 2025–2026 Board of Directors (November 2024)
- ALA's 2024 Compensation and Benefits Survey (October 2024)
About the Association of Legal Administrators
The Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) is the premier professional association for legal management professionals. With more than 9,000 members worldwide, ALA provides education, resources and networking opportunities to support excellence in the business of law.
ALA was founded in 1971 by Bradford W. Hildebrandt, Robert I. Weil and Mary Ann Altman to provide support to professionals involved in the management of law firms, corporate legal departments and government legal agencies.
Read more about our 2024-2026 Strategic Direction, Vision and Mission, and our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.
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Sean Heinekamp
Director of Marketing & Communications, Association of Legal Administrators
Phone: +1-847-267-1399
Email: sheinekamp@alanet.org
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