A Legal Administrator’s Guide to Implementing Midyear Reviews

Many companies and law firms conduct one annual review a year, but adopting midyear check-ins may lead to better communication and greater development among employees.

Learn how and when you should incorporate midyear reviews to better assess both employee and company progress. Keep reading.

Setting SMART vs. STAR Goals: Which Framework Is Right for Your Firm?

SMART. STAR. SWOT. Learn what these acronyms mean for you. Keep reading.

How Volunteering Can Increase Your Impact

New ALA president Elyssa A. Goldstein, CLM, PHR, SHRM-CP, shares her approach to leadership and how ALA members can serve the community. Keep reading.

Sitting Down with Danny Goldberg

Legal Management’s Senior Managing Editor spoke with keynote speaker Danny Goldberg in a Q&A focused on how to create a safe and productive workplace. Keep reading.

Future-Proofing the Firm: The People Component

Adopting artificial intelligence requires more than technology training. Learn what your firm can do to prepare your people as well. 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.