ALA Staff

Meet the ALA Staff Teena Austin Sr. Manager, Member Services Phone: (847) 267-1382 Email: Biography (click to expand) Joining the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) in September 2013, Teena Austin is responsible for strategizing, directing and administering measurable progr

Summit Series Webcasts

ALA's New Book Club Online CommunityA place for ALA members to come together to share and learn from each other as you dive into unique and timely legal management books. We are kicking this club off with Nine Minutes on Monday by James Robbins, one of our interviewees in the Summit Series. Visit th

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The Candidate Search Process

Featured Resource: The Failing Law Firm: Symptoms and RemediesGet your copy in the bookstore today! Hiring a Legal Management Professional The Candidate Search ProcessThere are a number of ways to recruit candidates, from daily or legal newspapers to online job boards. Consulting companies will recr

Leadership Skills for Moving up the Legal Career Ladder

Leadership Skills for Moving up the Legal Career LadderBy Charles A. Volkert III, Esq.When identifying candidates for legal jobs and promotions, many employers list the competencies requirement, leadership skills. But what exactly does that mean? And how do you call out these skills on your applicat

What Managers Can Do to Boost Productivity

Legal Job Advice: What Managers Can Do to Boost Productivity By Charles A. Volkert III, Esq.So much of a legal job is time sensitive: deadlines for filings, affidavits, statutes of limitation and more. There’s no time to waste, yet your team occasionally suffers from procrastination. As a mana

Building High-Performance Legal Teams

Law Practice Management: Building High-Performance Legal TeamsBy Charles A. Volkert III, Esq.The cornerstone of any effective law practice is a high-performance legal team. Managers at the helm need to assemble a diverse group of innovative individuals with specific expertise, complementary skill se

Grooming Future Legal Leaders

Grooming Future Leaders for a Legal Career in Management By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.Finding and grooming the potential leaders in your law firm or corporate legal department is not just a matter of promoting young associates based on their education or legal career experience. It takes work to ident

Making the Most of Your Next Professional Event

Legal Job Advice: 7 Ways to Make the Most of Your Next Professional Event By Charles A. Volkert III, Esq.As conference season approaches, legal professionals will be filling their busy calendars with both national and local events. These gatherings provide excellent opportunities to network, build v

Legal Management Annual Conference

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Dues Renewal Thank You

Thank You!Our records show that your Association membership is current. We are grateful for your continued loyalty, commitment and support to the Association and to your fellow members.Please take the opportunity to take advantage of the wealth of information that’s being shared across our mem

Boost Your Leadership Skills

5 Tips for Boost Your Leadership SkillsI’ve been with my firm for a little over two years and would like to be considered for a management position in the future. I’m looking for ways to demonstrate my value to my law firm and make myself more marketable. Any advice on how I can enhance

Be More Productive at Work

5 Tips for Being More Productive at WorkQuestion:I can’t seem to get anything done these days. There’s simply too little time and too many workplace interruptions. Any advice for improving my productivity?Answer:Legal jobs are notoriously demanding. Add constant meetings and client emerg

March 2016

Just the Facts Feature Article: Enhance Your Skills and Services to Your ChapterBy Gloria E. Hernandez, CLM, Region 2 Representative I am so excited to attend this year's Annual Conference & Expo! I look forward to reconnecting with friends I have met through ALA conferences, and the prospect of

January 2016

Just the Facts Feature Article: Microvolunteering — A Little Can Go a Long WayBy Laura T. Sears, Region 3 Representative Want to get the most out of your ALA membership? Volunteer for service in your chapter! Volunteering provides you with the opportunity to network with your colleagues, becom

January 2015

Just the Facts Feature Article: A Stellar Year of Chapter EducationBy John M. Jakovenko, CLM, Professional Development Advisory Committee Chapter education is top of mind for local chapter stakeholders. Members want quality education that will enhance their understanding of legal trends and provide

Job Search Tips Legal Professionals Can Ignore

7 Job Search ‘Tips’ Legal Professionals Can IgnoreBy Robert Half LegalWhen you’re looking for a job in the legal field, career advice often pours in from colleagues, friends, family and online sources. Most people intend to be helpful, though they may spread some misconceptions. He

Performance Reviews- Not Just a Time for Listening

The Performance Review: Not Just a Time for ListeningBy Jamy J. Sullivan, JDIt’s semiannual performance review time for many legal professionals. This year, don’t let this be just a listening session. Take this opportunity to make your own recommendations for moving your career forward.

Boost Your Paralegel Career - and Your Legal Salary

How to Boost Your Paralegal Career -- and Your Legal SalaryQuestion:I’m a paralegal at a small law firm, and I feel like I’m stuck in a rut. I’d like to acquire more skills through professional development so I can move up in my career and merit a bigger salary. What are some pract

ALA Survey on Substance Abuse and Mental Health

ALA Survey on Substance Use and Mental Health Concerns in the Legal Profession The Issue In January 2016, the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation and the ABA Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs published the results of a national study that took a look at the prevalence of substance use and mental h

Effective Job Descriptions Are Critical to Finding Top Talent

Need to Hire? Effective Job Descriptions Are Critical to Finding Top TalentBy Jamy J. Sullivan, JD When recruiting and managing new legal professionals, effective job descriptions can make all the difference. Written correctly, job descriptions provide a framework for job ads and enable you to evalu

Hiring Tips- How to Extend an Offer

Hiring Tips: How to Extend and Offer and Enhance NegotiationsQuestion:I’m a new legal manager looking to make my first hire. Once I have identified a top candidate to fill a job opening, what’s the best way to extend an offer? Any advice on how I can enhance the negotiation process?Answe