February 2023
VOLUME 42, ISSUE 2
Table of Contents
Features
- Legal Industry/Business Management
5 Essentials for Your Business Development Toolkit
Here’s how small to midsize firms can buffer the economy’s impact.
Columns
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Big Ideas: ALA President’s Letter
Embrace the Power of Mentorship
Find a mentoring moment by having an impactful conversation with someone when the opportunity arises.
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BP Perspective: Insights from a Business Partner
Make Sure Your Firm’s Cybersecurity Insurance Policy Stays Active — and Enforceable
Here are 10 ways to make sure your firm’s cybersecurity insurance doesn’t lapse.
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Diversity Dialogue: Broadening Business Perspectives
Address Bias When Determining Resource Allocation and Performance Management
There are major consequences if we remain unaware of our unconscious biases that affect our decision-making.
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Marketing Matters: Boost Your Firm’s Brand
Punch Above Your Weight: The Do’s and Don’ts of Small and Midsize Firm Marketing
These steps can help you compete against the larger firms.
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Tough Topics: Challenging Office Conversations
The LSAT and Its Lack of Relevance to Lawyering
A look at the debate to end the Law School Admission Test.
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Test Drive: Gadget Reviews with Bill and Phil
The Coolest Gadgets We Saw at CES 2023
The drought is over. The Consumer Electronics Show is back.
Departments
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Tips and Trends: Industry Advice and Developments
8 Strategies to Promote Mental Health and Well-Being at Your Firm
These tips can help you build a healthier (and more productive) culture at your firm.
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Industry News: Legal Management Updates
Find the Legal Tech Your Organization Needs
The smart path forward in adopting a legal tech solution is identifying your needs.
Anniversaries, Awards and Appointments February 2023
February 2023
Sending Our Condolences
ALA is saddened by the sudden passing of Bob Hamilton, Chief Operating Officer at Fredrikson Law in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Bob joined ALA in 2014 and was active in the Large Firm Administrators Caucus. We send our condolences to Bob’s family, friends and colleagues.
ALA also regrets the passing in October of Richard Tempero, who was ALA’s Executive Director from 1985 to 1989. A native of Nebraska, Richard served the legal industry for over 30 years as a lawyer, administrator and executive. Read more about his life here. We send our condolences to Richard’s family and friends.
Members on the Move
Joan Brambani (not pictured), a member of the Oregon Chapter, is now Director of Operations/HR at Parsons Farnell & Grein, LLP, in Portland, Oregon.
Jacquelyn Brown, a member of the Atlanta Chapter, is now Executive Director at Mozley Finlayson & Loggins, LLP, in Atlanta, Georgia.
Marcos Coto-Batres, a member of the Austin Chapter, is now Director of Operations at Bollier Ciccone, LLP, in Westlake Hills, Texas.
Jessica Fenton, a member of the Gateway Chapter, is now Senior Manager of Human Resources at Thompson Coburn, LLP, in St. Louis, Missouri.
Andrea Korphage, a member of the Maryland Chapter, is now Manager, Partner Growth at Quarles & Brady LLP in Washington, D.C.
Jennifer Majewski, an independent member, is now Chief Human Resources Officer at The Chartwell Law Offices, LLP, in Eagleville, Pennsylvania.
Helen Miranda, a member of the East Bay Chapter, is now Human Resources Manager at Murphy Pearson Bradley & Feeney in San Francisco, California.
Angela Pinto, a member of the Atlanta Chapter, is now Executive Director at Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP in Beverly Hills, California.
Gladys Smith, a member of the Kentucky Chapter, is now Resource Leader/Business Analyst at Stoll Keenon Ogden, PLLC, in Louisville, Kentucky.