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ALA MEMBER RESOURCES	Highly important and informative materials from the national ALA website can be found by clicking here.
ALA NOVA MEETING MATERIALS	Materials from the February 12, 2013 Davis Carter Scott presentation titled "Workplace Strategies for Law Firms" can be found by clicking here. Materials from the October 17, 2012 Career Development Summit can be found by clicking here: 1. Successful Firms Presentation Slides from John Remsen of The Remsen Group. and 2. Marketing Presentation Slides from John Remsen of The Remsen Group. Materials from the May 23, 2012 meeting can be found by clicking here: Presentation Slides from Ann Rosser of Finding Resolution.
ALA CURRENTS	Free, with membership, get the management information you need delivered right to your desktop, in a concise and easy-to-read format. See more>
ALA LOGO PRODUCTS	Need the perfect gift for speakers, guests, leaders completing service - or just to say thank you? Demonstrate your pride in ALA with these logo products. Order online. See more
ALA MANAGEMENT ENCYCLOPEDIA ^SM (ALAME)	When you need answers to your most pressing legal management problems, you need the ALA Management EncyclopediaSM (ALAME). Now available online, the Encyclopedia provides a wealth of comprehensive and timely original articles on the topics you need most to efficiently and successfully manage your law firm, corporate legal department or governmental agency. Providing the knowledge you need – when you need it – the online Encyclopedia is a unique product. To subscribe, click here>
ALA RESOURCES CATALOG	Is your reference shelf a bit barren? Do you want a copy of The Extraordinary Administrator? Are you looking for ways to improve your leadership skills? Find the books you need through ALA’s own bookstore. Order online with a money-back guarantee. See more>
ALA MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS^SM	A reference-desk service available to ALA members, at no charge. Get help with your management dilemmas from ALA staff with law-firm background and research experience. Research studies and personalized assistance save you time, and are worth the cost of membership! See more>
ALA ALUMNI	Find out about the ALA Alumni Association and stay connected. See more>
ALA NEWS	ALA’s member magazine keeps you up-to-date on national, regional and local happenings within the Association. Plus, it offers features on personal development and career enhancement. See more>
PARTNERSHIP (VIP)^SM PROGRAM	ALA membership can pay for itself many times over through the special discounts offered on products and services from nationally known suppliers. ALA members, their employers and their families have the opportunity to enjoy the savings these benefits provide. See more>
ALANET.ORG	ALA is at your fingertips: news, resources, idea-sharing and much more, available at your convenience. Register for events, ask your peers for advice, read up on topics of interest – it’s all waiting for you. Just point and click! See more>
CERTIFIED LEGAL MANAGER (CLM)	ALA has a program for a Certified Legal Manager. See more> Continue your professional growth by participating in courses to keep your certification. See more>
ANNUAL CONFERENCE	ALA’s Annual Educational Conference and Exposition is the premier event for management professionals in the legal industry. Attend educational sessions presented by recognized experts; visit the exhibit hall for the latest products and services; catch up with old friends and make new contacts. See more>
COMMUNITY SERVICE	ALA’s Community Challenge Weekend encourages ALA chapter members and friends to join in contributing time, energy and resources toward helping those in need tackle their everyday challenges. See more>
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS SURVEY	ALA conducts the only national-level survey focusing on salary and benefits for management positions in the legal industry; other organizations collect some of this same data, but sell it for an exorbitant price. And they don’t approach the same level of detail as ALA provides! To purchase click here. To see the document summary click here.
GREEN INITIATIVES	There are many articles about the importance of sustainability "going green" in the ALA Newsletter Article Library. See more>
DIVERSITY	It’s no secret that Corporate America values diversity initiatives now more than ever before. ALA’s own Diversity Toolkit gives law firms and legal departments a guide to developing, implementing and maintaining diversity programs suited to the organization’s own unique culture. See more>
ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES FOR LEGAL ADMINISTRATORS (ECLA)	Are you new to legal management? Or are you a functional specialist – perhaps an accounting or HR manager – who wants to move into a principal administrator role? This three-day course is perfect for those who need to build expertise in managing a law firm or legal department. See more>
THE EXTRAORDINARY ADMINISTRATOR: CAREER PROGRESSION FOR LAW FIRM MANAGERS	What are the essential qualities of an extraordinary administrator? How do you acquire and/or develop these skills and talents? This groundbreaking book, developed specifically for law office management professionals, offers practical ideas and suggestions to help unlock your true potential and give your career that added boost. To purchase, click here.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (IP) RETREAT	Intellectual property firms have many specialized and detailed administrative and support requirements. This retreat concentrates on emerging trends, providing an in-depth analysis of the hot areas in IP management. See more>
JOB BANK/CAREER CENTER	Looking for a new position? Need to replace a valued member of your leadership team? Use ALA’s redesigned Career Center to post your own résumé, or advertise an open position in your firm. New features: ads accepted for management positions in nonlegal professional services firms, and staff positions in law firms; postings are fully searchable; extended run time (6 weeks). See more>
LARGE FIRM ADMINISTRATORS—JUST FOR YOU	If you’re the principal administrator in a firm of 100 or more attorneys, check out the special services ALA has created for your benefit. The LFA caucus has its own listserve where you can discuss topics of particular interest, and you’re eligible to participate in a separate compensation and benefits survey just for large firms. Also, the Large Firm Principal Administrators retreat, held every fall, focuses on topics unique to the larger law firm. See more>
LAW FIRM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION	Whether you’re a legal financial professional or the principal administrator of a small- to mid-sized firm, here’s your opportunity to enhance your financial management skills. Get the knowledge and information you need to manage law firm finances with increased confidence and assurance. See more>
LAW FIRM PROFITABILITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM	Learn how to control costs, target your firm’s financial strengths and increase profitability with a quick and easy cost-accounting tool. This program is a live, interactive webcast; you’ll listen by phone and view via the Internet. If you’re in a small or mid-size firm, or are new to law-firm accounting, this is the program for you! For the Webinar, click here.
LEGAL MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE	This journal delivers unparalleled coverage of the latest issues impacting your profession. Read articles packed with practical information that will help you manage your office more efficiently. In print or online, it meets your needs! See more>
LISTSERVE	Are you a Chapter President? Then you should participate in the Chapter Presidents' Listserv, which is a perfect tool for exchanging ideas, solving problems, sharing solutions and discussing issues unique to your group.
MEMBERSHIP RESOURCE DIRECTORY	Check it out whenever you need to network with your peers, in town or across the continent. And if you need an expert, use the website to find a Peer Consultant – an ALA member who has volunteered to serve as a resource on specific topics. To view the membership population in the ALA see more>
ONLINE DISCUSSION GROUPS	These groups are a quick and easy way to “talk” to your colleagues about management issues you may be experiencing – and they’re only available to regular ALA members. Human Resources and Technology have subject-specific groups, and there’s an Open Forum for general topics. See more>
LEGAL MGMT RESOURCE CENTER (LMRC)	Got a question? Phone a friend! One of the greatest information resources ALA provides is a network of expertise – those who willingly share their accumulated knowledge, wisdom and experience with others. Your fellow administrators – and ALA members – can be the best source of help. Find a friendly expert quickly through the Legal Management Resource Center. See more>
REGIONAL CONFERENCES	Regional conferences are mini-versions of ALA’s Annual Conference, complete with valuable education sessions and vendor exhibits. Networking opportunities abound! Closer to home, less time away from the office and fewer travel costs – do you need any other reason to attend? See more>
ALA PUBLICATION ARCHIVES	ALA publication archives can be extremely helpful and are found here: Publication Archives.
LEGAL MARKETPLACE	The right products and services are key to successful legal administration. This section of ALA’s Web site provides links to consultants, suppliers, manufacturers, service providers and training organizations. If you’re looking for a vendor, start your search here!