ALA | Association of Legal Administrators

Value of Membership ALA connects legal management professionals to powerful resources, helps benchmark your organization against others and gain competitive intelligence. Learn more Check Out the June Legal Management Read about the pros and cons of texting clients, plus how to write effective job d

VIP Program

VIP Program Find member-exclusive VIP services and discounts from nationally known companies in solution categories like cyber security, technology consulting, office products and video conferencing. The savings provided by ALA’s VIP program business partners can add up to 70 percent overall &

Foundation of ALA

The Foundation of the Association of Legal Administrators is the charitable affiliate of ALA. Through grant making, Annual Conference speaker sponsorships, scholarship programs and outreach to nonprofit legal service organizations, we support efforts both within the Association and our communities t

ALA President's Message

The Association 2017-2018 ALA President, Gary T. Swisher, II, CLM Welcome to the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA), your all-inclusive source for legal management thought leadership, resources and networking! ALA serves almost 9,000 management professionals worldwide in law firms, legal depa

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Recognition IDEA AwardsAs the undisputed leader of the business of law, ALA members and chapters are encouraged to strive for excellence. In order to recognize those efforts, ALA has launched the IDEA (innovation, development, engagement and advancement) Awards. ALA chapters, committees

Volunteer Leadership

Current Volunteer Leaders Leadership ALA Board of Directors Regional Representatives Past Presidents Foundation Board of Trustees Standing Committees Business Partner Relations Committee Certification Committee Committee on Diversity and Inclusion IDEA Awards Committee International Relations Commit

Committees

2018 Annual Conference Committee Association Nominating Committee ALA Board of Directors Business Partner Relations Committee Certification Committee Committee on Diversity and Inclusion 2017 Finance and Law Practice Management Conference for Legal Professionals Planning Committee Foundation Board o

Community Connection

Community ConnectionThe mission of Community Connection is to encourage ALA chapters, its members, firms, business partners, relatives and friends to come together to contribute time, energy and resources toward improving their own communities.On occasion, ALA has the opportunity to share Community

FAQs

General InformationHow long has ALA been in existence? The Association of Legal Administrators was founded in 1971.How many members does ALA have? ALA has nearly 10,000 members worldwide, representing more than 30 countries.Does ALA have a mission statement? Yes. ALA is the undisputed leader for the

Evaluate Your Firm's Needs

Hiring a Legal Management Professional Evaluate Your Firm’s NeedsLaw firms of every size are evaluating their business management needs and looking to fill those needs with professional managers. A legal administrator enables lawyers to spend more time practicing law and developing business ra

The Candidate Search Process

Hiring a Legal Management Professional The Candidate Search ProcessThere are a number of ways to recruit candidates. Advertisements in daily or legal newspapers can be effective. Be prepared to invest what may be a significant amount of time for screening and interviewing. Consulting organizations w

Education Overview

EducationEducation HomePodcastsContinuing Education CreditsConference RecordingsExternal Resources Education Face-to-Face LearningConferencesALA provides legal business professionals with the best industry education available. Programs serve your needs at any stage of your career, and deliver an env

Featured Articles and Q & A

Featured Articles from Robert Half Legal® Jamy Sullivan, JD is the executive director of Robert Half Legal, a premier legal staffing and consulting solutions firm specializing in the placement of attorneys, paralegals, legal administrators and other legal professionals with law firms and corpora

Online Learning

eLearning View All May 15 - June 25, 2017 HR 2 Course: Performance Management & Compensation Read more May 15 - June 25, 2017 FM 1A Course: Law Firm Accounting Read more July 17 - August 27, 2017 FM 2A Course: Financial Information & Analysis Read more Podcasts View All May 05 The Latest in

Publications

PublicationsALA offers a variety of content to help you in your legal management career. Today more than ever, massive changes are impacting the legal industry, with more evolution promised ahead. Our publications keep you up-to-date of these changes, and offer you insights and fresh thoughts so you

Research

ResearchIndustry WhitepapersALA members are on the forefront of innovative trends in the business of law. Learn about these trends and what they mean for the legal industry in our researched whitepapers. "The Client Cost Conundrum: Legal Service Pricing in a Post-Recession Market," February 2016Comp

Speaker Resources

Speaker Resources:Information that can better prepare you for presenting at an upcoming ALA educational event. Call for PresentationsInterested in presenting at one of ALA's conferences in 2017 or 2018? The time is now to submit your presentation proposal. You can also let ALA know of a speaker you'

Legal Management e-Store

Book of the MonthOut and About: The LGBT Experience in the Legal ProfessionEdited By Christine W. Young and John T. Hendricks Special Price2020 Vision: The Future of Legal ServicesEdited By Laura SlaterSale Price!Member: $195.00 $175.00 Non Member: $225.00 $195.00 Product Categories CLM A Good Start

eLearning

eLearning FAQsSpecialist Certificates Ethics CE CourseSubstance Abuse CE Course eLearning Courses Course Login Your career-focused, anytime, anywhere learning solutionLegal management education in a flexible, on-demand format. Expert Instruction – Skill Building – Networking6-week instru

Podcasts

Podcasts Listen Now May 5 The Latest in Hiring and Background Screening with Kevin Prendergast Get the answers to your questions about background screening in today's law firm - domestically and internationally. Kevin P. Prendergast is the President & General Counsel at Research Associates, Inc.

Webinars

WebinarsALA’s Webinar Host: AbilaALA is offering 32 webinars this year, hosted by Abila, that include two monthly webinars on general topics and two specialty webinars in each of the following areas: Intellectual PropertyPersonal InjuryCorporateGovernmentEach subject area will be addressed in

Conferences On Demand

Conferences On Demand 2017 Annual Conference & Expo RecordingsALA video recorded three of the most highly anticipated sessions from its 2017 Annual Conference & Expo. These sessions are now available for you to purchase and view on-demand. They are streamed online from the site and are not d

BOLD Bites

BOLD BitesBusiness of Law Discussions: ALA's Weekly Member NewsletterALA members receive an association newsletter every week titled BOLD Bites. BOLD stands for "Business of Law Discussions," which is also the inspiration for BOLD Bites talks during ALA events. The newsletter is a source for quick,

Whitepapers

ALA will produce several white papers in which we deliver knowledge and insights in critical areas within the business of law. These white papers will identify hot topics that are currently trending in the industry, provide detailed information and analysis of the topics’ impact, and outline a