Generative Artificial Intelligence: Benefits and Risks to Law Firms
The Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) released its most recent white paper on artificial intelligence and its impact on the legal industry. The paper, “Generative Artificial Intelligence: Benefits and Risks to Law Firms,” provides readers with a fundamental, nontechnical,... - February 09, 2024
Association of Legal Administrators Announces 2023–2024 Board of Directors
At its Annual Conference & Expo in Seattle earlier this month, the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) inducted its Board of Directors for 2023–2024. Leading the Association and serving as President for 2023–2024 is Geoffrey M. Williams, CLM, MBA, MDiv, Chief Operating Officer... - May 26, 2023
Proposed Game Changer in Legal Operations Management
A common language for legal support operations across the industry. The Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) is seeking legal management industry feedback on a proposed set of codes intended to standardize how processes within legal support operations are organized, identified and defined. ALA’s proposed Uniform Process Based Management System (UPBMS) is designed to improve understanding of the increasingly varied operational processes that are required to support legal operations. - May 11, 2016
January Legal Management Magazine Published
Legal Management magazine publishes January issue with new “Innovations” column featuring a new role, fractional Chief Information Officer is and whether hiring one makes sense for your law firm. The issue also delves into some challenging human resources management issues, including: Networking with former employees to boost business; Spotting signs of impending workplace violence; Keeping toxic employees from bringing down morale. - January 15, 2016
Association of Legal Administrators Wraps Up Successful Three-Day Business of Law Conference
The Association of Legal Administrators’ (ALA’s) 2015 Business of Law Conferences continued with the second of three conferences in Atlanta, Georgia. The event ran from Thursday, October 1, to Saturday, October 3, and hosted nearly 120 attendees, 35 business partners with various legal... - October 08, 2015
Association of Legal Administrators Wraps Up Successful Three-Day Business of Law Conference
The Association of Legal Administrators’ (ALA’s) 2015 Business of Law Conferences kicked off with the first of three events in New Orleans, Louisiana, from Thursday, September 10, to Saturday, September 12. The event hosted nearly 200 attendees, 38 business partners presenting solutions at their booths, and speakers and legal industry experts covering various aspects of the business of law. - September 26, 2015
Business of Law Conferences to Address Trends and Deliver Solutions for Legal Management Professionals
Who: The Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) will present its Business of Law Conference series this fall, with three locations across the United States: Atlanta, New Orleans and Las Vegas What: ALA’s 2015 Business of Law Conferences provide identical education across three convenient... - June 05, 2015
Legal Industry Association Announces 2015 Awards Recipients
The Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) is pleased to announce the winners of its 2015 Awards Program, awarded at its Annual Conference and Expo in Nashville this week. Outstanding Association Volunteer Awards Each year the Board of Directors identifies members who have made significant... - May 21, 2015
Association of Legal Administrators Announces 2015-16 Board of Directors
At its Annual Conference & Expo in Nashville this week, the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) inducted its Board of Directors for 2015-16. Leading the association and serving as president for 2015-16 is Teresa Walker from Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP, in Nashville, Tennessee. - May 21, 2015
Association of Legal Administrators Wraps Up Exciting Four-Day 2015 Annual Conference & Expo
The Association of Legal Administrators’ (ALA) 2015 Annual Conference & Expo just wrapped up in Nashville, Tennessee. The event ran from Sunday, May 17, to Wednesday, May 20. The event hosted 1,200 attendees, more than 150 business partners representing nearly 200 booths, and speakers and... - May 21, 2015
Association of Legal Administrators Announces Rebrand Update at 2015 Annual Conference & Expo
The Association of Legal Administrators’ (ALA) 2015 Annual Conference & Expo continues in Nashville, Tennessee; the event runs through Wednesday, May 20. On Tuesday, May 19, ALA Executive Director Oliver Yandle, JD, CAE, announced that the Association’s new brand will be fully... - May 20, 2015
Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales Speaks at Association of Legal Administrators’ 2015 Annual Conference & Expo
The Association of Legal Administrators’ (ALA) 2015 Annual Conference & Expo is underway in Nashville, Tennessee. The event runs Sunday, May 17, to Wednesday, May 20. On Monday, May 18, ALA President-Elect Teresa Walker, COO of Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP, interviewed former... - May 20, 2015
New Courses in Law Firm Financial Management and Legal Business Trends Offered Live or On-Demand, for Leaders in Business of Law
The Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) has opened enrollment for two new eLearning courses focusing on the Financial Management and Legal Industry Business Management. The newly developed curricula offer fresh ideas and solutions for legal management professionals to gain expertise in law... - April 21, 2015
Legal Business Leaders Release Law Firm Compensation & Benefits Research Data
Legal Practice Mangers’ Average Pay Rose 18% in 2014. - March 31, 2015
New Live or On-Demand Online Courses Develop Human Resources and Technology Skills for Leaders in Business of Law
The business of law is changing every day, and the Association of Legal Administrators' (ALA) eLearning Center is designed to meet the needs of industry leaders in a flexible format to fit busy schedules. Online courses can be completed either live – with peer collaboration and networking opportunities – or on-demand, at the learner’s convenience. ALA has opened enrollment for two new eLearning courses focusing on the Human Resources and Operations Management/IT subject areas. - March 24, 2015
New Law Firm Finance Conference Addresses Changing Business Models, Financial Strategies
The Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) will present its Finance Conference for the Legal C-Suite May 17 at the Omni Nashville Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. The one-day event will focus on cutting‐edge management, profitability, innovation, strategic and leadership topics in law firm finance. Advanced education and C-level speakers will offer solutions for busy law firm finance professionals. - February 26, 2015