ALA 2023 Annual Conference & Expo

7:30 a.m.–9 p.m.

Registration

8 a.m.–12 p.m.

Member Value Committee Meeting

8 a.m.–12 p.m.

Membership Ambassador Committee Meeting

9–11 a.m.

Standards Review Committee Meeting

9–11 a.m.

ALA Foundation Meeting

9 a.m.–12 p.m.

Certification Committee Meeting

9 a.m.–12 p.m.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Committee Meeting

10:30–11:30 a.m.

Product and Service Review Committee Meeting

10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

Professional Development Advisory Committee Meeting

12–1:30 p.m.

Committees Lunch

12:30–3:30 p.m.

Meeting of Minds: Personal Injury Plaintiff

12:30–3:30 p.m.

FirstFive Live!

12:30–3:30 p.m.

Meeting of Minds: Small Firm (1-30 attorneys)

2–3:30 p.m.

CLM^® Recognition Event*

4–5 p.m.

5–6 p.m.

6–9 p.m.

7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Registration

7:30–8:30 a.m.

8:30–9 a.m.

Welcome and Opening Remarks

9–10 a.m.

Keynote Speaker

10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Hours

10–11:30 a.m.

10:30–11 a.m.

Business Matters! Sessions

11:15 a.m.–12:45 p.m.

Navigating People Management in an Era of Unprecedented Distractions: A Self-Coaching Approach for Today’s Legal Professionals

11:15 a.m.–12:45 p.m.

Finance for Non-Finance

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11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Workflow Innovation: How AI Will Impact Law Firm Operations and Significantly Reduce Costs

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Midsize Law Firm Priorities: 2024 Results Administrators Can Act On

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

6 Mistakes That Erode Engagement

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Convening with a Cause: Infusing Sustainability and DEIA into Meetings and Events

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12:30–1:45 p.m.

12:45–1:15 p.m.

Business Matters! Sessions

2–3 p.m.

Enough Old Hat! Freshen up Your Approach, Deliver Greater Value to Your Firm and Advance your Career

2–3 p.m.

HOT TOPIC - TBD

2–3 p.m.

Brevity in Business Communication

2–3 p.m.

Rethinking Your Firm’s Workplace Design: An Intimidation-Free Guide to Office Renovations and Relocations

2–3 p.m.

The New Law Firm Model: How a People-First Strategy Will Increase Innovation, Collaboration, Profits and Firm Loyalty

2–3 p.m.

Meeting of Minds

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3–4 p.m.

3:15–3:45 p.m.

Business Matters! Sessions

4–5 p.m.

Procrastinate Now: How to Use the Behavior of ‘Doing Nothing’ to Get Everything Done in Your Firm

4–5 p.m.

From Traditional to Transformational: Lead the Way by Unleashing the Power of Authentic Leadership

4–5 p.m.

Law Firm Operations: A Return to Basics to Achieve Real-World Success

4–5 p.m.

Cyber Risk Management

4–5 p.m.

Cash Is King: Strategic Cash Flow Management for Small Firms

4–5 p.m.

Meeting of Minds

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5:15–6:45 p.m.

Evening

6–7 a.m.

8 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

Registration

8–9 a.m.

8 a.m.–6 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Hours

9–10:30 a.m.

David W. Brezina Memorial Session

Sponsored by:

10:30–11:30 a.m.

10:45–11:15 a.m.

Business Matters! Sessions

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Navigating the Next Normal: Practical Strategies for Cultivating Resilience in the Age of Uncertainty

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Rest - Not Sleep - Is What You Actually Need to Avoid Burnout

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Finding Common Ground: The Language of De-escalation and Conflict Resolution

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Reimagining Law Firm Operations

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

CFO Perspectives: Exploring Profitability Improvement Opportunities at Your Law Firm (Part One of Series)

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

How to Become an Insta Social Animal (in a Snap) Without Losing Face or Getting Ethically X’d

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12:45–2 p.m.

2:15–3:15 p.m.

Building a Diverse Candidate Pipeline

2:15–3:15 p.m.

Super-Charged Productivity with Legal Document Automation + AI: Critical Steps in Beginning Your Journey

2:15–3:15 p.m.

Neuro diversity

2:15–3:15 p.m.

Unleashing Potential: Revolutionizing Employee Experience and Retention in the Legal Business Landscape

2:15–3:15 p.m.

CFO Perspectives: Implementing Profitability Improvement Opportunities at Your Law Firm (Part Two of Series)

2:15–3:15 p.m.

Tales from the Trenches: Our Thorniest Legal Management Experiences

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3:15–4:15 p.m.

3:30–4 p.m.

Business Matters! Sessions

4:15–5:15 p.m.

Improving Team Dynamics to Create Greater Efficiency

4:15–5:15 p.m.

Substance abuse

4:15–5:15 p.m.

Powering Your Success: Leveraging Technology to Drive Your Firm's Potential

4:15–5:15 p.m.

Families and the Future of Work: Supporting Parents Creates a Talent Advantage

4:15–5:15 p.m.

Client Experience Surveys: Creating a Competitive Advantage

4:15–5:15 p.m.

Meeting of Minds

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5:15–6:30 p.m.

8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Registration

8–9 a.m.

8 a.m.–1:45 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Hours

9–10 a.m.

Knowing Your Crowd: How to Adapt to Different and Ever-Changing Firm Cultures

9–10 a.m.

How to Retain Attorneys and Staff in the “Job-Hopping Era”

9–10 a.m.

How To Reenergize Your Firm’s Mentorship Program

9–10 a.m.

Stay Ahead of the Game: E-Billing Is Here. Is Your Firm Ready?

9–10 a.m.

Non-Equity Partners and the Law Firm Structure

9–10 a.m.

Meeting of Minds

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10–11 a.m.

10:15–10:45 a.m.

11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Succession Planning: The Key to Law firm Stability and Sustainability

11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Strategies for Effectively Hiring, Managing Performance and Terminating Employees

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11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

HOT TOPIC - TBD

11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

Cracking the Code of Human Connection

11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

Meeting of Minds

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12:30–1:30 p.m.

12:45–1:15 p.m.

Business Matters! Sessions

1:30–2:30 p.m.

Unlocking Effective Communication with Attorneys: Building Bridges for Productive Conversations

1:30–2:30 p.m.

From Chaos to Control: Navigating Interruptions, Distractions and Delegation

1:30–2:30 p.m.

Legal Research Negotiation Tips That Can Win Your Firm Six-Figure Savings (or More)

1:30–2:30 p.m.

Breaking the Mold: Tackling Tokenism in Law Firm DEI Strategies

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2:30–3 p.m.

3–4 p.m.

Closing General Session

TBC