The DEIA Rollback

How to preserve firm offerings despite mounting pressure to dissolve them.

What firms once celebrated as a commitment to a diverse workforce with equitable opportunities has been met with pushback by the federal government and state-based jurisdictions alike. But that doesn't mean the efforts have to be lost — and some organizations are signaling exactly that behind the scenes. Keep reading.

The DEIA Initiative You May Have Missed

Diversity, equity and inclusion may have been a focus, but some are re-examining how they can support employees with disabilities. Keep reading.

From Commitment to Action: ALA’s DEIA Journey Continues

Executive Director Eryn Carter, CAE, shares how ALA strives to continue supporting DEIA efforts. Keep reading.

The Legal Industry’s Greatest Untapped Asset Is Hiding in Plain Sight

One solution to the legal industry's talent problem is making room for neurodivergence. Keep reading.

How to Protect Underrepresented Groups in Your Firm

Here’s what you need to know about changing DEIA laws and what they mean for your law firm. Keep reading.

ALA's Meeting the Moment: Addressing Trends in Legal

In this episode, recorded live at ALA's Association Leadership Institute, ALA President Travis Armstrong, President-Elect Elyssa Goldstein and Future Readiness Advisory Council Vice Chair Laurence Winters discuss some of the biggest takeaways from the Advisory Council's 2025 membership survey. Learn more about issues like staff succession planning, DEIA and mental wellness, along with what ALA is doing to help our members with each one. Listen now.

LM Extras

Annual Conference & Expo: Key Takeaways on Tech
Published 05/01/2026

Check out Legal Management’s recap of sessions on technology topics at ALA’s 2026 Annual Conference & Expo.

Annual Conference & Expo: Key Takeaways on Human Resources
Published 04/20/2026

Check out Legal Management’s recap of sessions on HR topics at ALA’s 2026 Annual Conference & Expo.

Annual Conference & Expo: Key Takeaways on Finance
Published 04/17/2026

Check out Legal Management’s recap of sessions on financial topics at ALA’s 2026 Annual Conference & Expo.

Standing Out Without a Degree: How the CLM Elevates Your Career
Published 02/20/2026

Katie J. Bryant, CLM, shares how becoming a Certified Legal Manager can show firms you have the skills to be a leader.

When the Beach Disappeared: Sustainability as a Business Strategy
Published 02/06/2026

Angelina Angelov, CLM, MBA, Office and Compliance Manager at RVHB and ALA Board Member, urges law administrators to consider the role sustainability plays in their practices.

My Journey to CLM: Why I Chose to Take the Leap
Published 09/19/2025

In becoming a Certified Legal Manager®, Gail Semonian discovered the benefits of the certification, how she could advance her career and how her community could support her.