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Know Before You Go

Get ready to lead at a higher level at LegaLeaders: ALA’s Executive Leadership Summit in New Orleans! We’re thrilled to welcome you to this immersive experience designed specifically for legal industry leaders and executives. Over the course of the summit, you’ll gain fresh perspectives, practical strategies and actionable insights to help you navigate today’s most pressing leadership challenges and drive meaningful results within your firm. Below, you’ll find everything you need to know to make the most of your LegaLeaders experience.

Location

Westin New Orleans
100 Iberville St., New Orleans, LA 70130

WiFi

Network: Westin Conference
Access Code: ala2026!

Download the Mobile App

Download the conference mobile app to receive important updates, view the agenda and set your session schedule, learn more about speakers, message fellow attendees and more.

To download the app:

1. Search Cvent Events in the Google Play or App Store.

2. Once downloaded, open the Cvent Events app and enter LegaLeaders: ALA’s Executive Leadership Summit 2026 in the search bar on your phone for direct access to the event.

3. Be sure to enable notifications to receive reminders and any schedule changes.

4. To view handouts, presentations and to provide post-session feedback, simply add a session to your schedule within the app.

Certified Legal Manager (CLM)^® Information

Certain sessions offered at Level Up will qualify for Certified Legal Manager (CLM)^® application and/or recertification credit. View the agenda descriptions for CLM credit information by session.

Questions? Contact certification@alanet.org.

Dietary Accomodations

We’re happy to share that menus for the summit are available online for you to explore. We invite you to review the menu options in advance to help ensure your dietary needs are met. If you require additional accommodations or have any questions, our team is here to help — please reach out to alaevents@alanet.org before you arrive on site.

Welcome from ALA's New Orleans Chapter!

On behalf of the ALA New Orleans Chapter, we are thrilled to welcome you to our city!

We hope you enjoy your time in New Orleans – whether you’re exploring the French Quarter, enjoying some incredible food and music, or connecting with fellow legal administrators.

We’ve put together a little NOLA Welcome Package to help you celebrate your time in New Orleans. Inside, you’ll find a few New Orleans-themed goodies—some tasty treats and some practical items, all chosen to give you a little taste of the spirit of the city. Below is a little history of the items that are included.

1. Cup
   The Mardi Gras plastic throw cup tradition began in 1980 when local businessman Corrado Giacona II introduced custom-imprinted plastic cups as parade throws for krewes like Bacchus and Alla. These reusable souvenir cups quickly became staple catches, prized for holding drinks during Carnival and filling local kitchen cabinets year-round.
   
   
2. Zapp’s Potato Chips
   Zapp's began in 1985 in Gramercy, Louisiana, born from a desire to create a potato chip unlike any other. While many chips at the time focused on traditional flavors, Zapp's dared to be different. We embraced the rich, vibrant culinary heritage of our home state, infusing our chips with the robust, spicy, and unforgettable tastes that define Louisiana cuisine. From our iconic Spicy Cajun Crawtators to the tangy Voodoo flavor, each Zapp's chip is a testament to our commitment to innovation and flavor exploration.
   
   Our unique kettle-cooking process is at the heart of every Zapp's chip. This slow, deliberate method ensures a thicker, crunchier chip that stands up to our powerful seasonings, delivering an intensely satisfying experience. It's a method that takes more time and care, but for Zapp's, compromise on quality and flavor is simply not an option. This dedication to craft and a fearless approach to flavor quickly garnered Zapp's a cult following, turning a regional favorite into a national sensation loved by snack enthusiasts everywhere.
   
   
3. Praline
   The original praline was roughly a sweet confection made of almonds and some sort of creamy sugary caramelized coating. The candy was named praslin, after the owner of the kitchen in France.
   
   It is believed that pralines were brought over from France by the Ursuline nuns, who came to New Orleans in 1727.  Almonds being in short supply, cooks began substituting the nuts of the native Louisiana pecan trees, and the forefathers of our modern pecan pralines were born. The praline became a sugary, creamy, pecan-laden candy. 
   
   
4. Beads
   During the late 1800s, inexpensive necklaces made of glass beads began to be tossed into the crowds by the parade krewes. The beads were an instant hit among the crowds of New Orleans residents and visiting Mardi Gras tourists.
   
   Today’s beads are made with cheaper and safer materials like plastic and aluminum rather than glass. Traditional Mardi Gras beads are purple, green, and gold colors. The purple symbolizes justice; the green represents faith, and the gold signifies power.
   
   
5. Koozie
   In New Orleans, a koozie is essential because the city's intense humidity causes condensation to form rapidly on cold cans.

Thank you for joining us, and we hope your conference is filled with great ideas, new connections, and a little NOLA fun!

Laissez les bons temps rouler!
(Let the good times roll!)

With NOLA Spirit,
ALA New Orleans Chapter

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