Virtual Member Meetups

 
ALA offers ongoing opportunities for member-to-member connections in the virtual space. These meetups had their roots in response to the coronavirus pandemic's effect on in-person events, and have now become popular options in addition to the other ways members communicate, including the exclusive Online Community, optional chapter involvement, and in-person events. There are currently three different formats with varying levels of structure. Learn more about ALA Roundtables, ALA Hangouts and Small Firm Meetups, then register to participate in an upcoming session.
 
ALA virtual events and meetups are another way for legal management professionals to interact, commiserate and share solutions to common problems.
 
Please note: For more chapter-focused sessions, review the Chapter Leader Educational Series. That page features a schedule of upcoming conversations and recordings of past sessions. For sporadic diversity and inclusion discussions, visit DEIA Roundtables and Webinars. That page also has recordings of past meetings.
 

ALA Roundtables

ALA Roundtables are virtual, member-centered discussions providing a forum for members to share knowledge and best practices in our rapidly changing environment. They focus on topics of current impact, predetermined and driven by member need and supported by facilitator input. The sessions have an interactive component and allow for discussion and Q&A. Please send any questions or future topic suggestions to [email protected].

They are held on an occasional basis, as topics for discussion arise.

You can volunteer to facilitate an ALA Roundtable, too, and select a co-facilitator to assist you. More information is available here.

Upcoming ALA Roundtable

Redesigning and Managing Today’s Employee Experience

April 19, Noon Central

As teams expand and adjust to the constantly changing conditions of the modern law firm environment, today’s leaders are tasked with remaining mindful of how these changes influence the employee experience and shape firm culture. Securing talent and streamlining retention efforts are one of the biggest challenges and most critical aspects of optimizing the multifaceted workspaces provided to our teams. In some instances, law firm leaders have observed a gradual increase in health concerns among younger professionals. This is likely due to a confluence of factors, including an increase in remote work opportunities and a decrease in intrinsic employee involvement, which is preventing the most knowledgeable workers from passing on their information to those who are honing their professional skill sets. In our latest Peek Around the Corner with PDAC, join Professional Development Advisory Committee (PDAC) member Christine Wilbur, MBA, and your ALA peers for an insightful and engaging Roundtable discussion on these topics where you can share your thoughts as we make progress in redesigning today’s employee experience.

Register today.

Please send any questions or future topic suggestions to [email protected].

ALA Hangouts

ALA Hangouts offer another option for communicating member-to-member. Members get together to exchange ideas and solutions and informally chat about timely topics of interest. Each session’s ad hoc agenda is fueled by lively member sharing and interaction. Please join in! They are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Central.

 

Select the date below to register for ALA Hangouts. Your confirmation email will contain a link to submit topics for discussion and download the calendar invite containing the unique Zoom link for the month you select. 

 You can volunteer to moderate one or more ALA Hangouts. Get more information here, or email [email protected] for details.

 

Upcoming ALA Hangouts

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Recordings

Audio recordings and chat transcripts for Hangouts April 2022 and prior are available in the ALA Online Community’s General Topics Group Resources area.

Video recordings for Hangouts May 2022 and beyond are available in the ALA's Online Community's General Topics Group Events area — you must click "past" to view.  Member login is required to access the recordings.

 

Small Firm Meetups

Small Firm Meetups are an extension of the Small Law Firm group in the Online Community, taking the group’s interactions to a visual level and giving ALA members opportunities to see one another, share information and connect around timely topics related to working in smaller firms. They are held on the first Wednesday of each month from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Central.

Select the date below to register for ALA Hangouts. Your confirmation email will contain a link to submit topics for discussion and download the calendar invite containing the unique Zoom link for the month you select. 

 
Join the Small Law Firm Online Community Group to receive notices about upcoming Meetups, topics and special presentations. You will also find audio recordings of past discussions in the Resources area. Email [email protected] if you need assistance with login credentials.
 

Upcoming Small Firm Meetups

*Login Required To Receive Free Member Pricing


Recordings

Audio recordings and chat transcripts for each Meetup April 2022 and prior are available in the ALA Online Community’s Small Firm Group Resources section.

Video recordings for each Meetup May 2022 and beyond are available in the ALA's Online Community's Small Firm Group Events area — you must click "past" to view. 

Member login is required to access the recordings. Special presentations that are recorded will be shared here, as available.