Below you will find a set of upcoming events that have been scheduled and that may be of interest to ALA members to attend. Most occur in the Metropolitan Chicago area, or directly in the Loop. You must RSVP to attend a meeting or event. Additionally, some events require further registration or payment.
You may also choose to see a subset of events based on the criteria below...
AUG
31
2010
(12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m.)
Aug-2010 Chicago Chapter Board Meeting Board Subgroup Pattishall, McAuliffe, Newbury, Hilliard & Geraldson, LLP 311 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 5000
For Location Info Call: 312-554-7921 (Deborah O'Donnell)
Thanks to Deb O'Donnell and her law firm for hosting this Board meeting!
AUG
26
2010
(12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.)
Aug-2010 Brown Bag "Managing the Year End Collection Push" Ungaretti & Harris LLP 70 W. Madison Street, Suite 3500
For Location Info Call: 312-977-4885
Many thanks to our sponsor for this event: Warehouse Direct
Also, many thanks to John Podbielski and his firm for hosting this event.
Lunch will be provided courtsey of Select*Associates.
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Presentation Summary
August is the time when most mid to large size law firms start gearing up for their annual Year End Collection Push. In this all important time of year, some firms collect 20% or more of their annual revenues in the month of December alone. Are you prepared for what is make or break time for many law firms? What are other firms doing to create a sense of urgency during this time and engage their billing attorneys in the process? Do you have the technology in place to effectively manage the process and maximize recoveries? Please join us for an informational session with valuable tips and strategies to maximize collections the last quarter of your fiscal year and see a demonstration of some innovative software which will help you to efficiently manage the process. Our speakers will be Seelin Naidoo, President & CEO of Cash Management Solutions (CMS), and Mike Drnec, Director of Product Development of SelectAssociates.
Based in St. Louis, CMS is the leader in accounts receivable consulting services for professional services firms. Over 700 firms have utilized the services provided by CMS.
Clients include firms of all sizes including AmLaw 200 law firms and a Big Four
accounting firm.
Seelin Naidoo is the President & CEO of CMS. He is responsible for the strategic
direction and overall operations of CMS. Over the last 6 years, he successfully
transformed CMS into a market leader in the legal and accounting arena. In addition, he led a team that doubled the size of CMS’s revenue.
Select* Associates is an applications software and professional services company specializing in the technology and information processing needs of law firms. With over 100 law firm customers, including many in the National Law Journal’s top 250, the
company continues to distinguish itself as a leader in the law firm marketplace, delivering innovative software products such as star*collect, its collection software, and star*targetCash, a cash forecasting product.
AUG
26
2010
(5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.)
2010 New Members Welcome Event Salseria Grill & Cantina Willis Tower
This event is by invitation only for new ALA members.
AUG
19
2010
(12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
Aug-2010 Midsize Firm Meeting Mid-Size Firm Subgroup Jackson Lewis 150 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2500
For Location Info Call: 312-787-4949
Many thanks to Sonya Coleman and her firm for hosting this event.
AUG
18
2010
(12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.)
Aug-2010 Principal and Large Firm Administrators Roundtable Principal and Large Firm Subgroup
AUG
18
2010
(11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
Aug-2010 Webinar Law Firm Profitability Enhancement Levin Ginsberg 180 North LaSalle, Suite 3200
For Location Info Call: 312-368-0100
Thanks to Karen Hammersmith and her firm for hosting this event.
AUG
11
2010
(5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.)
2010 Sponsors Appreciation Event Golf at the Green in Grant Park 352 East Monroe Street
For Location Info Call: (312) 782-7606 (Karin Jackson)
Come out and eat, drink and play some putt-putt golf!! It is lots of fun and prizes will be given for various categories.
AUG
11
2010
(12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.)
Aug-2010 Small Firm Meeting Small Firm Subgroup Miller Shakman & Beem 180 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 3600
For Location Info Call: 312-263-3700 (Laura Marlin)
Many thanks to Laura and her firm for hosting this meeting!
JUL
29
2010
2010 Members Only Networking Event Salseria at the Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower) 233 South Wacker Drive
For the second year, the Chicago Chapter is hosting this casual, fun event serving both libations and light hors'doerves for its members. We hope all Chicago Chapter ALA members will be able to attend!
JUL
29
2010
(12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.)
Jul-2010 Principal and Large Firm Administrators Roundtable Principal and Large Firm Subgroup
JUL
27
2010
(12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m.)
Jul-2010 Chicago Chapter Board Meeting Board Subgroup Lewis, Overbeck & Furman, LLP 20 N. Clark Street, Suite 3200
For Location Info Call: 312-580-1212 (Carol McCallum)
Thanks to Carol McCallum and her law firm for hosting this Board meeting!
JUL
21
2010
(1:00 pm - 2:30 pm)
Jul-2010 Webinar Legal Risks to Assessing Candidates by Social Network Sites Morgan Lewis 77 West Wacker Drive
For Location Info Call: 312-324-1108
Thanks to Susan Suchy and her firm for hosting this event.
JUL
20
2010
(12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m.)
Jul-2010 Bi-Monthly Lunch Standard Club 320 S. Plymouth Court
For Location Info Call: 312-377-7854 (Mark Bridgeman)
JUL
15
2010
(12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
Jul-2010 Midsize Firm Meeting Mid-Size Firm Subgroup Barnes & Thornburg, LLP One North Wacker Drive, Suite 4400
For Location Info Call: 312-214-8302
Thanks to Debby Usher and her firm for hosting this event.
JUL
14
2010
(12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.)
Jul-2010 Small Firm Meeting Small Firm Subgroup Records Management Wildman, Harrold, Allen & Dixon LLP 225 W. Wacker Drive, Floor 30
Many thanks to Rita Nielsen and her law firm for hosting this meeting!
JUN
29
2010
(12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m.)
Jun-2010 Chicago Chapter Board Meeting Board Subgroup Stahl Cowen Crowley Addis, LLC 55 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1200
For Location Info Call: 312-377-7854 (Mark Bridgeman)
Thanks to Mark Bridgeman and his law firm for hosting this Board meeting!
JUN
25
2010
2010 ALA Chapter Leadership Institute Dates:06/25/2010 - 06/27/2010 Caesars Palace 3570 Las Vegas Blvd South
JUN
24
2010
(12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.)
Jun-2010 Brown Bag "The Relocation/Renovation Process from Start to Finish" Cunningham Meyer & Vedrine, P.C. One East Wacker Drive, Suite 2200
For Location Info Call: (630) 260-8606 (Bill Donehoo)
Many thanks to Bill Donehoo and his firm for hosting this event. Lunch will be provided by Global Conference.
Presentation Summary
Are you considering renovating or relocating your office any time in the near future? Are you wondering where to start?Are you looking to avoid the common pitfalls as you oversee what will likely be one of the more challenging projects of your legal career?Please join us for an informational session on how manage the relocation/renovation process as our experienced speakers walk us through the process from start to finish.
Our speakers will be Ted Garnett, Principal, and Alicia Perkovich, Senior Designer, of Garnett Architects, LLC.In addition, we expect to have a speaker from Reed Construction.
Garnett Architects, LLC is a design firm focusing on corporate, commercial and residential clients seeking personal service and outstanding design. The firm is built around the principle of delivering superior solutions based on their client’s objectives.
Ted Garnett began his architectural career in London and Hong Kong before moving to Chicago in 1998. Ted holds a Master’s Degree in Architecture from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Technology in Architectural Science from Ryerson Polytechnic University in Toronto, Canada. He is a licensed architect, a registered Energy Professional in the City of Chicago, and a registered Self-Cert Architect by the Chicago Department of Construction and Permits.
Reed Constructionhas more than a century of success as a full-service construction firm. As the General Contractor, Reed is accomplished in corporate, healthcare, institutional, financial services and government projects. Reed’s diverse knowledge and building experience places us at the top when it comes to constructing the most modern, state-of-art facilities.
JUN
24
2010
(12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.)
Jun-2010 Principal & Large Firm Administrators Roundtable Principal and Large Firm Subgroup
JUN
22
2010
(8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.)
2010 Managing Partner Breakfast The Ten Most Important Long Term Changes Impacting The Legal Profession Union League Club 65 West Jackson Boulevard, Main Lounge, 2nd Floor
For Location Info Call: 312-630-7979 (Patsy Carey)
Blane Prescott will discuss most commonly cited trends, i.e., merit compensation for associates, alternative fee arrangements, partner compensation trends, changes in strategy & much more!
ALA encourages all legal administrators and their managing partners to attend this important event.
JUN
17
2010
(12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
Jun-2010 Midsize Firm Meeting Mid-Size Firm Subgroup McDonald Hopkins LLC 300 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2100
For Location Info Call: 312-642-2206
Thanks to Colette Swiatkowski and her firm for hosting this event.
JUN
16
2010
(1:00 pm - 2:30 pm)
Jun-2010 Webinar The Keys to Develop and Implement the Firm's Dreaded Strategic Plan Epstein, Becker & Green 150 North Michigan Avenue, 35th floor
For Location Info Call: 312-499-1428
Thanks to Cinthia LeGrand and her firm for hosting this event.
JUN
14
2010
2010 Essential Competencies for Legal Administrators (ECLA) Dates:06/14/2010 - 06/16/2010 Grand Hyatt Denver 1750 Welton Street
May-2010 Principal and Large Firm Administrators Roundtable Principal and Large Firm Subgroup
For Location Info Call: 321-4286
Thanks to Bruce Weisseg and his firm for hosting this event.
MAY
25
2010
(12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m.)
May-2010 Chicago Chapter Board Meeting Board Subgroup Swanson Martin & Bell, LLP 330 N. Wabash Avenue, Suite 3100
For Location Info Call: 312-321-8423 (Pat Morrow)
Thanks to Pat Morrow and her firm for hosting this Board meeting!
MAY
20
2010
(12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
May-2010 Midsize Firm Meeting Mid-Size Firm Subgroup Epstein, Becker & Green 150 North Michigan Avenue, 35th floor
For Location Info Call: 312-499-1428
Thanks to Cinthia LeGrand and her firm for hosting this event.
MAY
19
2010
(1:00 pm - 2:30 pm)
May-2010 Webinar The Social Networking Revolution Dykema 10 South Wacker, Suite 2300
For Location Info Call: 312-627-8312
Thanks to Pattie Wagner and her firm for hosting this event.
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Social media — it's everywhere — Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and more. The social networking phenomenon is revolutionizing the way people connect and share information. As a legal administrator, what should you really know?
Join the May 19, 2010 interactive ALA Webinar to learn ways to manage social media in the best interests of your firm. Discover ways in which this form of communication can encourage attorneys to participate in law firm business and activities.
CLMSM Credit: This program meets the requirements of 1.5 hours of Legal Industry/Business Management (LI) credit towards CLMSM Recertification and the additional hours required for the initial CLM application of Functional Specialists.
MAY
18
2010
(12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m.)
May-2010 Bi-Monthly Lunch Standard Club 320 S. Plymouth Court
For Location Info Call: 312-630-7979 (Patsy Carey)
MAY
12
2010
(12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
May-2010 Small Firm Meeting Small Firm Subgroup "Reasonable Suspicion - How to Identify Impaired Performance" Pugh, Jones, Johnson & Quandt, P.C. 180 North LaSalle Street, Suite 3400
For Location Info Call: 312-768-7800 (Mary Ann Rojas)
Many thanks to Mary Ann Rojas and her firm for hosting this event.
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Today's speaker will be Denise Eaves of People-Side Consulting. Denise's presentation, "Reasonable Suspicion - How to Identify Impaired Performance," discusses ways to recognize employees who may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol and how to address the issue.
MAY
03
2010
2010 ALA Annual Educational Conference and Exposition Dates:05/03/2010 - 05/06/2010 The John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center 900 Boylston Street
MAY
02
2010
Spring 2010 Certified Legal Manager (CLM) Exam (in conjunction with the ALA Annual Educational Conference and Exposition) The John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center 900 Boylston Street
APR
28
2010
(12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
Apr 2010- Principal & Large Firm Administrators Roundtable Principal and Large Firm Subgroup
For Location Info Call: 894-3264
Thanks to Michael DeLargy and his firm for hosting this event.
APR
27
2010
(12:00 noon - 7:00 p.m.)
Apr-2010 Chicago Chapter Board Meeting & Retreat Board Subgroup University Club of Chicago 76 East Monroe Street
For Location Info Call: 312-580-1212 (Carol McCallum)
12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m. - Board Meeting with lunch served
1:30 p.m. - Dessert will be served
2:00 p.m. - Board Retreat will begin
6:00 p.m. - Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres
APR
21
2010
(12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.)
Hospitality Sub-Committee Meeting for Region 3 Conference Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. 150 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 3500
For Location Info Call: 312-499-1428
Host law firm will provide lunch.
If you would like to be a member of this committee, please contact Cinthia LeGrand at Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. directly. Contact information is noted above.
Thanks to Cinthia and her law firm for hosting this meeting!
APR
21
2010
(1:00 pm - 2:30 pm)
Apr-2010 Webinar Administrator's Role as Coach in a Multi-Generational Workplace Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Ltd. 180 North Stetson, Suite 4900
For Location Info Call: 312-616-5595
Thanks to Susan Mazany and her firm for hosting this event.
APR
20
2010
(12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
Apr-2010 Brown Bag "Ergonomics: How to Minimize Lost Productivity and Disability in Today's High Stress Lean Work Environment" Loeb & Loeb 321 North Clark Street
Many thanks to Marie Fiorito and her firm for hosting this event. Lunch will be provided by Structured Health Resources, Inc.
Presentation Summary
Are your employees feeling uncomfortable or fatigued at their workstations? As legal administrators are you tired of buying ergonomic products employees think they need but don’t use? Please join us for an informational session on how employers can avoid or minimize the impact of disability in the workplace. Structured Health Resources (selling solutions not products) assists employers in their efforts to offer health promotion, ergonomic programs and disability management strategies.
Our speaker is Sara Taylor Eggleston, MA, CDMS, LPC of Health Management Consultant- Structured Health Resources, Inc. Ms. Sara Taylor Eggleston has twenty-four years experience in preventing and managing occupational and non-occupational injury and illness from the perspectives of the employer, consumer, insurer, and rehabilitation case manager. Ms. Eggleston and her team blend these various roles of disability management to provide a comprehensive office health ergonomic program. Prior to starting, Structured Health Resources, Inc. (SHR) in 1996, she worked as a time-loss manager for Ernst & Young LLP, disability manager for Wausau Insurance Companies, and Rehabilitation Case Manager for Rosendall & Associates.
Ms. Eggleston has spoken nationally and internationally on the unique developments in the field of managing disability. She received her Masters Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Michigan State University. She is a Licensed Counselor and Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS).
APR
15
2010
(12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
Apr-2010 Midsize Firm Meeting Mid-Size Firm Subgroup Duane Morris 190 South La Salle Street, 37th floor
For Location Info Call: 312-499-6714
Thanks to Dotty Keenan and her firm for hosting this event.
APR
14
2010
(12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
Apr-2010 Small Firm Meeting Brenner, Ford, Monroe & Scott, Ltd. 33 North Dearborn Street, Suite 300
For Location Info Call: 312-924-7560
Many thanks to Deborah Kuchta and her firm for hosting this event.
MAR
30
2010
(12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
Mar-2010 ALA Board Meeting Board Subgroup SmithAmundsen LLC 150 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 3300
For Location Info Call: 312-894-3200
Thanks to Diane Brummel and her firm for hosting this month's Board Meeting.
MAR
18
2010
(12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
Mar-2010 ALA Midsize Firm Meeting Mid-Size Firm Subgroup Thompson Coburn LLP 55 East Monroe Street
For Location Info Call: 312-580-2200
Thanks to Therese Brandstatter and her firm for hosting this event.
MAR
17
2010
(1:00 pm - 2:30 pm)
Mar-2010 Webinar Law Firm Innovation: Will You Lead or Follow? Hennessy & Roach, P. C. 140 South Dearborn, 7th floor
For Location Info Call: 312-346-5310
Thanks to Katherine Yoder and her firm for hosting this event.
MAR
16
2010
(12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
Mar 2010-Principal and Large Firm Administrators Roundtable Principal and Large Firm Subgroup
For Location Info Call: 704-3208
Thanks to Paul Boken and his firm for hosting this event.
MAR
16
2010
(11:45 AM - 1:15 PM)
Mar-2010 Bi-Monthly Luncheon "The Economy: A Look Back and Ahead" The Standard Club 320 S. Plymouth Court
Presented by R. James Hrabak, CFA, Chief Investment Officer, MB Financial Bank, N.A.
Please click here to download the invitation and reservation form.
Robert James “Jim” Hrabak serves as the Chief Investment officer of MB Financial Bank’s Asset Management and Trust Group, where he supervises the management of nearly $2.5 billion in assets for high net worth individuals and institutional investors. Mr. Hrabak earned a BBA with a double major in Finance & Economics from New Mexico State University in 1997 as well as an MBA from the University of New Mexico in 1999. Mr. Hrabak is also a Chartered Financial Analyst and is a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society of Chicago
MAR
10
2010
(12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
Mar-2010 Small Firm Meeting Stamos & Trucco LLP One East Wacker Drive, Floor 3
For Location Info Call: 312-630-7979
Many thanks to Patsy Carey and her firm for hosting this event.
FEB
25
2010
(12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
Feb 2010- Principal and Large Firm Administrators Roundtable Principal and Large Firm Subgroup
For Location Info Call: 606-7645
Thanks to Vince McInerney and his form for hosting this event.
FEB
25
2010
(12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
Feb-2010 Marketing Brown Bag Where the Web is Going, and How to Keep Up Kelley Drye & Warren LLP 333 West Wacker Drive, Floor 26
For Location Info Call: 312-857-2620
Please note: Photo ID is required by security for access. Many thanks to Nanine Schweda and her firm for hosting this event.
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The majority of people still rely on a firm’s web site as the de facto source of on-line marketing but this presentation will also discuss the value of integrating with such mediums as social networks and blogs. You’ll witness select case studies from a breath of works that specify what business people will expect from your web site in the years to come and how facilitating their needs can help dramatically increase your marketing reach
Presenter: Igor Ilyinsky of Maverick Maven is a dynamic individual and entertaining presenter. Mr. Ilyinsky is a technologist who knows how to translate techy jargon into common sense English that anyone can understand. He has extensive experience designing web sites for over 100 law firms. His firm is also a web site sponsor for the Greater Chicago Chapter of the ALA.
FEB
23
2010
(12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
Feb-2010 ALA Board Meeting Board Subgroup Kirkland & Ellis, LLP 300 North La Salle
For Location Info Call: 312-862-2000
Thanks to Isis Hidalgo and her firm for hosting this month's Board Meeting.
FEB
18
2010
(12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
Feb-2010 ALA Midsize Firm Meeting Mid-Size Firm Subgroup Leydig, Voit & Mayer 180 North Stetson, Suite 4900
For Location Info Call: 312-616-5595
Thanks to Susan Mazany and her firm for hosting this event.
2010 Fat Tuesday Event Annual Fat Tuesday Challenge Dave & Busters 1030 North Clark Street
FEB
10
2010
(12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
Feb-2010 Small Firm Meeting Jackson Lewis LLP 150 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2500
For Location Info Call: 312-803-2519
Many thanks to Sonya Coleman and her firm for hosting this event.
JAN
26
2010
(4:00 p.m.)
Jan-2010 ALA Board Meeting Board Subgroup Loeb & Loeb 321 North Clark Street
For Location Info Call: 312-464-3121
Thanks to Marie Fiorito and her firm for hosting this month's Board Meeting. PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF ADDRESS AND TIME OF MEETING.
JAN
21
2010
(12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
Jan-2010 ALA Midsize Meeting Mid-Size Firm Subgroup SmithAmundsen, LLC 150 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3300
For Location Info Call: 312-894-3200
Thanks to Diane Brummel and her firm for hosting this event.
JAN
19
2010
(11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.)
Jan-2010 Bi-Monthly Luncheon "Social Networking - Opportunities & Threats of Social Media for Legal Professionals" The Standard Club 320 S. Plymouth Court
People are buzzing about social networking. Invitations to connect are being extended by everyone from your banker to your old high school flame. What is the right etiquette for handling these new online connections? How can you use this medium to your advantage? How do you avoid creating problems that might live on the Internet forever? And how might you bring social media marketing leadership to your own organization
Sonny Cohen will discuss online social networking and the most popular business and personal social media including LinkedIn, Facebook, the legal industry focused Martindale-Hubbell Connected as well as other on-line networking tools. Sonny plans to address the following issues:
how you can use social media for your individual professional development
how you can leverage social media as marketing tools for your law firm
what you as a law firm administrator should be doing to police the use of these media by your professionals
Sonny has over 30 years of business management and marketing experience, often using disruptive business processes and technologies including:
Serial technology entrepreneur
Apple Computer distributor
Internet partner at Friedman, Eisenstein, Raemer and Schwartz (FERS).
Director of Internet Marketing Strategy at Duo Consulting
Sonny shares his experience and knowledge about social media marketing, blogs, email marketing, search engine optimization, online reputation management
Speaker at Legal Marketing Association regional and annual conferences
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Everyone is talking about pandemic planning, but few firms have made any real progress on pulling together a comprehensive and realistic plan to cover the basics. This session will outline best practices that are prudent, yet practical for any sized law firm. The session is intended to be interactive where we address your concerns, so please bring questions!
Pam Hill is a business continuity planning consultant who has focused on the legal industry for the last 15 years. Ms. Hill has over twenty years of experience in business continuity planning, pandemic planning and technical DR solution architecture. She has managed and implemented all phases of business continuity planning, including business impact analysis, life/safety planning, crisis management and communications. Pam has completed BC/DR planning in over 100 national law firms. With her extensive hands on experience in planning and successful recoveries, Ms. Hill is widely recognized as an industry leading expert on business continuity planning, pandemic planning and frequently presents for national associations and conferences. Additionally, Ms. Hill is an Illinois state certified fire-fighter, Hazardous Materials Incident Commander, Fire Marshall and Emergency Medical Technician, with more than five years of fire-fighting and public safety education experience. This experience gives her a unique perspective on the emergency preparedness and crisis management process.
Nov 2009 - ALA Small Firm Meeting Small Firm Subgroup Jackson Lewis LLP 150 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2500
For Location Info Call: 312-787-4949
Many thanks to Sonya Coleman and her firm for hosting this event.
NOV
11
2009
(1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
Nov-2009 Webinar Control Stress Before It Controls You Butler Rubin Saltarelli & Boyd 70 W. Madison Street, Suite 1800
For Location Info Call: 312.696.4468
Hosted by Colleen Karabetsos
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It is certainly the time of year to be stressed: the firm's budgeting cycle, the economy, the holidays, and more. And each of these stress points can affect the attorneys and staff - creating even more stress. Join this program to examine the good, bad and ugly sides of stress. Explore techniques for dealing with stress, and identify ones that will work best for you. Remember, stress is a natural part of our lives and only becomes bad or ugly when it exceeds our ability to cope. As a legal administrator, you are always expected to cope. After participating in this program, attendees should be able to:
Identify where stress is coming from and the four responses a person can have to stress
Recognize the signs of when stress is becoming bad or ugly
Apply proven positive techniques, both short-term actions and longer-term life strategy actions, to manage, even alleviate stress
About the Presenters:
Russell N. Rado is Manager of Training and Professional Development at Duane Morris LLP in Philadelphia, PA.
Timothy Calhoun is Training Specialist at Duane Morris LLP in Philadelphia, PA.
NOV
02
2009
2009 ALA Essential Competencies for Legal Administrators Dates:11/02/2009 - 11/04/2009 Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown 33 West Illinois Street
Oct-2009 Brown Bag "The CLM Certification Process" Pugh, Jones, Johnson & Quandt 180 North LaSalle Street, Floor 34
For Location Info Call: 312-768-7800
Many thanks to Mary Ann Rojas and her firm for hosting this Brown Bag.
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Please join us for a brown bag session regarding the Certified Legal Manager (CLM) certification process. We will discuss the new study group forming for the May 2010 exam in Boston, and will hear from current CLMs who will share their thoughts regarding their preparation for the exam and their experience taking the test.
Dessert and refreshments will be provided.
OCT
28
2009
(5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
2009 Charity Casino Night (CCW Event) Hotel Allegro, The Walnut Ballroom 171 West Randolph Street
The ALA Greater Chicago Chapter thanks its Sponsors for supporting its Charity Casino Night. Interested in becoming a Sponsor? Please click here for Sponsor Information.
Please see below for details on the October 28th Charity Casino Night Event. We look forward to seeing you there! Please click here for Registration Information.
For more information about Northwestern Memorial Hospital's Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, please click here.
OCT
27
2009
(12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
Oct-2009 ALA Board Meeting Board Subgroup Gould & Ratner LLP 222 North LaSalle Street, Suite 800
For Location Info Call: 312-899-1660
Thanks to Laura Thompson and her firm for hosting this month's Board Meeting.
OCT
21
2009
(5:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.)
Fall 2009 New Member Social Dates:10/21/2009 - 10/21/2009 Loeb & Loeb 321 North Clark Street, Suite 2300
Oct 2009 - ALA Small Firm Meeting Small Firm Subgroup Joint Meeting with Midsize Firms Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP 330 North Wabash, Suite 3300
For Location Info Call: 312-321-8423
Hosted by Pat Morrow. Please RSVP to Kristin Meinzer.
OCT
21
2009
(12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
Oct 2009 - ALA Midsize Firm Meeting Mid-Size Firm Subgroup Joint meeting with Small Firms Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP 330 North Wabash, Suite 3300
For Location Info Call: 312-321-8423
Hosted by Pat Morrow. Please RSVP to Kristin Meinzer.
OCT
21
2009
(1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
Oct-2009 Webinar Stepping Out of the Rubble: Developing a Disaster Recovery Plan that Works Shefsky & Froelich 111 E. Wacker Drive, Suite 2800
For Location Info Call: 312.836.4141
Hosted by Sylvia Boyd-Taylor
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Picking up the pieces after a major disaster can be devastating. Even for firms that consider their disaster plan to be thorough and complete, the unpredictable nature of potential disasters impacts the most prudent steps to full recovery. And, the recovery options continue to change each year. In this session, the presenter will provide an in-depth look at disaster planning, starting with proper funding, buy-in from the top, and the priorities. After attending this session, participants should be able to:
Identify potential obstacles to creating a disaster plan
Analyze the individuals at the firm who are critical to creating the plan
Summarizing the funding necessary to implementing a plan
About the Presenters:
Linda M. Dickey is a Principal with the 4Sight Group, LLC. She has more than 20 years of experience managing law firms and helping them develop Disaster Response and Recovery Plans. Dickey has published numerous articles and has been a speaker at various local, regional and international ALA meetings.
OCT
16
2009
2009 ALA 11th Annual Community Challenge Weekend Dates:10/16/2009 - 10/18/2009
OCT
08
2009
2009 ALA Region 3 Educational Conference & Exposition Dates:10/08/2009 - 10/10/2009 Chase Park Plaza Hotel 212 North Kingshighway Boulevard
OCT
08
2009
Fall 2009 Certified Legal Manager (CLM) Exam (in conjunction with the ALA Region 3 Conference) Chase Park Plaza Hotel 212 North Kingshighway Boulevard
OCT
06
2009
(1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
PLMW Complimentary Webinar "From Boomers to Millennials: Intergenerational Issues in the Legal Workplace"
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The landscape of the workplace is changing, and the legal profession is no exception. Indeed, relationships between employees of different generations are sometimes more pronounced in the often tradition-bound legal workplace. Learn how to address the various challenges firms are facing with employees with differing priorities, attitudes and skills. Join Phyllis Weiss Haserot, President and Founder of the Practice Development Counsel, and a panel of experts including: Sarah Mauldin, Law Librarian, Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Martin; Patti Lane, Executive Director, McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP; Judi Flournoy, CIO, Loeb & Loeb LLP; and Stacie McLean, Director of Paralegals, O’Melveny & Myers LLP in this FREE interactive Webinar and come away with a clear understanding of the issues and their solutions. This 90-minute program also included a Q&A segment, which allows for the exchange of ideas from Webinar participants.
Connection information (both phone and internet access) will be sent prior to the event. Any questions, please contact Peggy Wechsler at peggy@iltanet.org.
Sponsored by:
International Legal Technology Association (ILTA)
Association of Legal Administrators (ALA)
ABA Law Practice Management Section (ABA LPMS)
American Association of Law Libraries (AALL)
Legal Marketing Association (LMA)
International Paralegal Management Association (IPMA)
OCT
05
2009
International Professional Legal Management Week (PLMW) Dates:10/05/2009 - 10/09/2009
Sep-2009 ALA Board Meeting Board Subgroup Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP 233 South Wacker Drive, Floor 63
For Location Info Call: 312-474-9533
Thanks to Barb Javorcic and her firm for hosting this month's Board Meeting.
SEP
17
2009
(12:00 P.M. - 1:00 p.m.)
Sep 2009 - ALA Midsize Firm Meeting Mid-Size Firm Subgroup Duane Morris 190 South La Salle Street
Hosted by Kelly Aase.
SEP
16
2009
(1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
Sep-2009 Webinar Strengthen Your Bottom Line with a Well-Built Budget Jackson Lewis LLP 150 N. Michigan, Suite 2500
Hosted by Sonya Coleman
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Learn how to build a budget—from the ground up—that can be used as a planning tool and a way to gently force policy decisions. This session will focus on how to use the budget to identify key information to manage cash flow and analyze how to strengthen the bottom line through increasing revenue rather than cutting costs. You will learn how to manage revenue drivers, including billing rates, productivity and realization. After attending this session, participants should be able to:
Identify the types of budgets, including revenue, expense and capital
Measure and control operating and capital expenses
Apply key budget information to manage cash flow
About the Presenters:
Steven P. Odum is the Chief Financial Officer of Bricker & Eckler LLP in Columbus, Ohio. He has more than 35 years of experience in accounting and has presented on various finance topics. Odum is a Past President of ALA's Columbus Chapter.
Sarah K. Taylor is the Director of Finance for Maslon Edelman Borman & Brand LLP in Minneapolis. She is Past President of the Minnesota Chapter of ALA and has more than 30 years experience in law firm financial management.
SEP
15
2009
(12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
Sep-2009 Panel Discussion "Thinking of Switching File Room Vendors?" and "The Paperless Pursuit" Goldberg, Kohn 55 East Monroe Street, Suite 3300
For Location Info Call: 312-201-3952
Many thanks to Sherry Gini and her firm for hosting this event! Please note: Lunch is sponsored by Paul V. Shaheen of The Horton Group.
SEP
10
2009
2009 ALA Large Firm Administrators Retreat Dates:09/10/2009 - 09/12/2009 The Broadmoor 1 Lake Avenue
SEP
09
2009
(12:00 p.m.)
Sep 2009 - ALA Small Firm Meeting Small Firm Subgroup McDonald, Hopkins, LLC 640 North La Salle Street, Suite 590
For Location Info Call: 312-642-2206
Hosted by Colette Swiatkowski.
SEP
02
2009
(8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.)
2009 Bi-Annual Educational Conference and Business Partner Exhibition Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers 301 W. North Water Street
Keynote speakers, educational sessions, vendor hall and prizes! This is a great opportunity to network with vendors and fellow ALA members! Continental breakfast, lunch and cocktail reception included. Please click here to download the conference brochure.
AUG
25
2009
(12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
Aug-2009 ALA Board Meeting Board Subgroup Kellye Drye & Warren LLP 333 West Wacker Drive, 26th floor
For Location Info Call: 312-857-2620
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN LOCATION. Thanks to Nanine and her firm for hosting this month's Board Meeting.
AUG
25
2009
(12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
Aug-2009 Principal and Large Firm Administrators Roundtable Principal and Large Firm Administrators Roundtable
For Location Info Call: 312-269-8088
AUG
24
2009
(12:00 p.m.)
Aug-2009 Finance Brown Bag 'Keep the Cash Coming In - Collections in Law Firms" Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP 233 South Wacker Drive, Suite 6300
For Location Info Call: 312-474-6300
Many thanks to Barb Javorcic and her firm for hosting this event.
Important Note: Be sure to bring a photo ID for security.
Our speaker is Mr. Seelin Naidoo of CMS. Mr. Naidoo and others from CMS have spoken at both the ALA International Conference and the Finance Management Conferences, including last October's in Schaumburg. He is considered an expert on law firm collections and finances. His official biography follows below.
Seelin Naidoo: Chief Executive Officer As Chief Executive Officer, Seelin Naidoo is responsible for the strategic direction and overall operations of Cash Management Solutions. Prior to joining CMS, Seelin was Senior Vice President at Trustinus, a global outsourcing company, and Vice President and General Manager of Kelly Services' outsourcing division. While at Kelly Services, Seelin turned around his division which became profitable for the first time under his direction. He also set the strategic direction for the division, which included developing value-added service lines, building sales and marketing teams, and developing an operational structure to deliver world class service. In addition, Seelin has sold and launched outsource operations in Europe, Mexico, and India, and has negotiated and developed key alliances on and off-shore. Seelin began his career with Moore Business Forms, where he worked his way from sales representative to Vice President and General Manager. Seelin holds a BS in Business Administration from San Diego State University.
AUG
20
2009
(12:00 P.M. - 1:00 p.m.)
Aug 2009 - ALA Midsize Firm Meeting Mid-Size Firm Subgroup Goldberg Kohn 55 East Monroe Street
Hosted by Sherry Gini
AUG
20
2009
(1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
Aug-2009 Webcast Law Firm Profitability Enhancement Webcast Bryan Cave LLP 161 N. Clark Street, Suite 4300
For Location Info Call: 312.602.5138
Hosted by Scott Popp.
It's more important than ever to control costs, target your firm's financial strengths and increase profitability. Join this program to acquire a solid understanding of how to confidently determine the most profitable pricing and staffing arrangement. The speaker, Richard Turnbow, provides in-depth information on law firm profitability and other relevant issues. Participants are guided through a step-by-step approach to determine the total cost of a completed matter. Participants will receive all the Excel® spreadsheets tailored to build financial information for their own firm efficiently, quickly and with optimal results. By the end of this session, participants should be able to:
Determine costs of various components of the firm's operations
Build cost accounting and profitability measurement systems
Measure profitability over time and by area of law, practice groups and levels beneficial to one's own firm
This Webinar qualifies for 3 hours of Financial Management (FM) credit good towards CLMSM Recertification and towards the additional hours of education required of Functional Specialists seeking to fulfill the CLM application.
About the Presenter
Richard B. Turnbow, until recently the Administrator of the law firm of Avera & Smith LLP in Gainesville, Florida, is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and the author of numerous articles and written materials focused on legal industry finances. While on the staff at ALA, he wrote materials and produced a CD on the subject of Law Firm Profitability Enhancement and has taught this subject in a number of seminars. He has also authored the publication Successful Law Firm Financial Management. In addition to personal law firm consulting, Turnbow has served as an expert witness on financial management topics.
AUG
19
2009
(1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
Aug-2009 Webinar Records Management - Finding the Needle in the Haystack and Why It's Important Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP 77 West Wacker Drive, Floor 5
For Location Info Call: 312.324-1108
Many thanks to Susan Suchy and her firm for hosting this event.
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Now where is that file? And who's asking for it? A partner? Opposing counsel? Properly organizing and maintaining records and information, in paper and electronic formats, is key to firms of all sizes and types. The ability to identify, organize, maintain and access needed information and properly dispose of the rest pays off in cost savings, efficiency, regulatory compliance and reduced litigation risk. This session will provide some tips and strategies for storing and maintaining those all-important records. At the conclusion of this session, attendees should be able to:
Examine the key issues and best practices of managing firm records
Summarize key legal and ethical issues in records management
Apply successful retention tools and implementation strategies
About the Presenter:
Dana C. Moore is the National Records Manager for Foley & Lardner LLP. She has worked in the records management profession for more than 20 years and has developed and implemented both new client intake procedures and records management programs.
AUG
12
2009
(12:00 p.m.)
Aug 2009 - ALA Small Firm Meeting Small Firm Subgroup Miller, Shakman & Beem, LLP 180 North La Salle Street, Suite 3600
For Location Info Call: 312-759-7229
Hosted by Laura Marlin.
JUL
28
2009
(12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
Jul-2009 ALA Board Meeting Board Subgroup Pattishall, McAuliffe, Newbury, Hilliard & Geraldson, LLP 311 South Wacker Drive, Suite 5000
For Location Info Call: 312-554-7921
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF LOCATION - Thanks to Deb O'Donnell and her firm for hosting.
JUL
27
2009
(12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
Responsible Communication Seminar "Responsible Communication" Pugh, Jones, Johnson & Quandt, P.C. 180 North LaSalle Street, Suite 3400
For Location Info Call: 312-768-7800
HERE IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU!!!
If you are interested in getting the flavor of a CLM study session and the type of educational credit you need to obtain to apply to take the exam, join us at Pugh, Jones, Johnson & Quandt on Monday, July 27th, at noon. During this one hour meeting, we will cover the topic of professional communication. This interesting presentation will allow you one credit hour to be applied to a future CLM application.
Space is limited to 20 people. All others will be put on a waiting list. If you are interested in attending, contact Mary Ann Rojas, CLM Advisor, at mrojas@pjjq.com.
JUL
23
2009
(12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
Jul-2009 Principal and Large Firm Administrators Roundtable Principal and Large Firm Administrators Roundtable
For Location Info Call: 312-861-2247
JUL
16
2009
(12:00 P.M. - 1:00 p.m.)
Jul 2009 - ALA Midsize Firm Meeting Mid-Size Firm Subgroup Chuhak & Tecson, P. C. 30 South Wacker Drive, 27th floor
For Location Info Call: 312-444-9300
Note: Entrance on Monroe Street
Hosted by Mary Jo Montana and Antoinette Burchard.
JUL
15
2009
(1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
Jul-2009 Webinar Alternative Work Arrangements Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP 77 W Wacker Drive
For Location Info Call: 312.324.1108
Hosted by Susan Suchy
Wouldn't it be nice to work from home, in your kitchen, with the coffee pot right at hand? The pressure to provide alternate work arrangements for staff and attorneys is strong. But there is much more involved in setting up these arrangements than allowing someone to work from home. Consider some of the legal issues, such as worker's compensation and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requirements, security of firm and client data, and the impact on the firm's finances. In this session, attendees will learn more about the HR, technological and financial impacts of alternate work arrangements for their firms. After attending this session, participants should be able to:
Discuss the legal issues involved for the law firm when employees work from home, including FLSA, worker's compensation, safety, etc.
Construct technology policies that will protect their firms' data and safeguard the confidentiality of client data
Estimate the impact on their firms' finances, such as overtime, tax issues, and office space considerations
This program meets the requirements of 1.5 hours of Human Resources Management (HR) credit towards CLMSM Recertification and the additional hours required for the initial application of Functional Specialists.
JUL
14
2009
(11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.)
Jul-2009 Bi-Monthly Educational Luncheon "Managing your Career in Turbulent Times" The Standard Club 320 S. Plymouth Court
Speaker: Patricia Pippert of P2 Enterprises
Patricia will discuss strategies for administrators to be proactive and entrepreneurial in managing their careers, as well as how to develop their own business career plan. Please click here to download the invitation.
JUL
09
2009
(5:00 p.m.)
Community Relations Committee Meeting Epstein Becker Green 150 North Michigan Avenue, Floor 35
For Location Info Call: 312-499-1428
Thanks to Cinthia LeGrand, Community Relations Advisor, and her firm for hosting this meeting.
JUL
08
2009
(12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
Jul 2009 - ALA Small Firm Meeting Small Firm Subgroup Cray Huber Horstman Heil & VanAusdal, LLC 303 West Madison, Suite 2200
For Location Info Call: 312-332-8497
Hosted by Mary Lynn Wilson.
JUN
30
2009
(12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
Jun-2009 ALA Board Meeting Board Subgroup Epstein, Becker & Green, P.C. 150 North Michigan Ave., Floor 35
For Location Info Call: 312-499-1428
Thanks to Cinthia LeGrand and her firm for hosting this month's Board Meeting.
JUN
24
2009
(12:00)
Jun-2009 Principal and Large Firm Administrators Roundtable Principal and Large Firm Subgroup Jones Day 77 W. Wacker
For Location Info Call: 312-269-4179
JUN
18
2009
(12:00 pm - 1:00 pm)
Jun-2009 Midsize Firm Lunch Meeting Mid-Size Firm Subgroup Clausen Miller 10 South La Salle, 16th floor
For Location Info Call: 312-606-7899
Hosted by Colleen Cheraitia.
JUN
17
2009
(5:00 pm - 7:00 pm)
2009 Members Only Summer Kick-off Event! Salseria Grill & Cantina (Sears Tower) 233 South Wacker Drive
For Location Info Call: 312-332-3400
The ALA Greater Chicago Chapter is pleased to host this Members Only event to kick off the summer!
Please RSVP via the original E-Vite invitation or by contacting Deb O'Donnell at 312-554-7921 or dodonnell@pattishall.com.
JUN
17
2009
(1:00p.m. - 2:30p.m.)
Jun-2009 Webinar Digging out of the E-Mail Bog Polsinelli Shughart 180 N Stetson, Suite 4525
For Location Info Call: 312.873.3630
Hosted by Leslie Bobb
Do you feel like e-mail is running your life? Has it has taken control of your workflow? This session will explore good practices and technology features designed to enhance your productivity - not bog it down. You will learn to identify and prioritize your e-mail with some simple but highly effective tools, including:
What warrants a response
What to pass on to others
What to file for future reference
What you can simply delete
You will take away tips to share back at the office that will benefit your whole team. This session will benefit anyone who feels that e-mail is controlling his or her life.
About the Presenters:
Rita Alli is the Director of Professional Development for Stoel Rives, LLP. She has 25 years of experience in legal support and administrative management. Alli recently completed a two-year term as an officer for ALA's Region 5 and is currently serving as an ALA At-Large Director.
Honora M. Wade is the User Support Manager for Perkins Coie, LLP in Seattle, WA. She has more than two decades of experience as a computer consultant and trainer. Wade is an officer of the International Legal Technology Association and chair of the User Support Peer Group.
JUN
16
2009
(12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
Jun-2009 ALA Brown Bag Session Facilities: Contract Negotiation with Vendors SmithAmundsen 150 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 3300
Desserts and Beverages will be served
How to Negotiate!
Presented by Kevin T. Ellison, BA, JD, Principal – Ellison Consulting
From buying legal time and billing systems, to legal research tools, to furniture, to mail room center services . . . ever wonder how the experts do it? Do you question whether you are getting the best value for the best price in dealing with the litany of legal industry suppliers that bombard you every day?
Kevin Ellison will discuss negotiation skills in the context of legal industry procurement and supplier management. You will hear real-life examples of how you can do better deals at lower costs to help your firm's bottom line.
Kevin owns and manages Ellison Consulting, a full-service firm that provides expert consulting services in Project Management, Business Process Engineering, Training Services and Procurement/Supply Chain. Clients range from law firms to Fortune 500 corporations, providing him a unique prospective in helping to deliver best-in-class solutions to solving clients needs. He has extensive experience in the legal supplier industry providing consulting services to law firms throughout the US on projects ranging from legal industry time and billing implementations (Thomson’s Enterprise and 3E software solutions) and project management to procurement/supply chain requirements. He has done legal industry vendor agreements with nearly every major legal service supplier at a variety of law firms. He has managed projects at McDermott, Will & Emery, SmithAmundsen, LLC and Brinks, Hofer, Gilson & Lione.
As former Director of Strategic Sourcing for Career Education Corporation (CEC), a large public for-profit education company, Kevin was responsible for overall supplier management and procurement requirements on approximately $1 billion in yearly spend. Prior to his work at CEC, Kevin managed procurement at Comdisco, a technology services company.
Kevin has completed sourcing engagements for many organizations including W.W. Grainger, Comdisco, Pepsico, ABN AMRO, N.A. and CEC. He speaks about procurement and supply chain issues around the world to a variety of groups and associations. Kevin has been a past speaker at ICN Caucus, one of the largest IT/Telco purchasers conferences, Association of Corporate Travel Executives, Midwest Business Travel Association - Chicago Chapter, National Business Travel Association National Conference, DataFusion Legal Technology Annual Users Conference & NeoCon, the world's largest contract furniture conference held annually in Chicago.
JUN
10
2009
(12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
Jun-2009 Small Firm Administrator's Meeting Small Firm Subgroup Lewis, Overbeck & Furman, LLP 20 N. Clark Street, Suite 3200
For Location Info Call: 312-580-1200
Many thanks to Carol McCallum and her firm for hosting this event.
MAY
28
2009
(12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
May-2009 ALA Board Meeting Board Subgroup Thompson Coburn LLP 55 East Monroe St., Floor 37
For Location Info Call: 312-580-2200
Thanks to Therese Brandstatter and her firm for hosting this month's Board Meeting.
MAY
26
2009
(12:00)
May-2009 Principal and Large Firm Administrators Roundtable Principal and Large Firm Subgroup Katten Muchin 525 West Monroe Street, Suite 1600
For Location Info Call: 312-902-5605
MAY
18
2009
2009 ALA Annual Educational Conference and Exposition Dates:05/18/2009 - 05/21/2009 New Orleans Morial Convention Center 900 Convention Center Boulevard
MAY
17
2009
Spring 2009 Certified Legal Manager (CLM) Exam (in conjunction with ALA's National Conference) New Orleans Morial Convention Center 900 Convention Center Boulevard
MAY
14
2009
(12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M.)
May-2009 ALA Midsize Firm Lunch Meeting Mid-Size Firm Subgroup Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Ltd 180 North Stetson, Suite 4900
For Location Info Call: 312-616-5606
Meeting hosted by Susan Mazany.
MAY
13
2009
(12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
May-2009 Small Firm Administrator's Meeting Small Firm Subgroup Lawrence, Kamin, Saunders & Uhlenhop LLC 300 South Wacker Drive, Suite 500
For Location Info Call: 312-372-1947
Many thanks to Michele Taylor and her firm for hosting this event.
MAY
12
2009
(11:45 - 1:15)
May-2009 Bi Monthly Luncheon "Recession Rainmaking'" presented by Larry Kohn, Kohn Communications The Standard Club 320 South Plymouth Court
ALA encourages all Administrators, Managing Partners, Attorneys
and Law Firm Marketing Professionals to Attend.
Please click here to download the invitation.
APR
28
2009
(1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.)
Apr-2009 ALA Board Meeting Board Subgroup University Club 76 East Monroe Street
APR
24
2009
(12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M.)
Apr-2009 CLM Study Group Meeting Pugh,Jones, Johnson & Quandt, P.C. 180 North LaSalle Street, Suite 3400
