The Association of Legal Administrators offers events, benefits and resources to support and advance the work of professionals in legal management.

1. ALA Connections ─
A Guide to Member Benefits &
Resources

2. Introduction
ALA is the premier professional association
connecting leaders and managers within the
legal industry. ALA provides extensive
professional development, collaborative peer
communities, strategic operational solutions,
and business partner connections empowering
our members to lead the business of law.

3. Value of ALA: Top Benefits
• Annual Conference & Expo
• Fall Conferences
• Members-Only Online Community
• Legal Management magazine
• BOLD Bites and Ahead of the Curve newsletters
• On Demand: eLearning, Webinars, Podcasts, Recordings
• Certified Legal Manager (CLM)® Certification Program
• Samples Library, including NEW Job Description Toolkit
• Diversity & Inclusion Resources
• ALA Taxonomy Project: UPBMS
• Career Center and Job Bank
• Research, including Compensation and Benefits Survey
• Chapter Membership Eligibility: 91 Chapters

4. Easy Ways to Make The Most of
Your Membership
• Follow discussions in the ALA Online Community
• Listen to a podcast by industry thought leaders
• View a prior year conference session recording
• Order the Job Description Toolkit (free to members)
• Browse ALA Reference Library or Resource Base
• Print your digital ID card, membership certificate
• Download the ALA MEMBER signature badge
• Contact a Peer Consultant for one-on-one help

5. Highlights of alanet.org
• Events information and registration
• Legal Management Archives: a library of knowledge
• Visit the ALA Job Bank at: alanet.org/jobs
• Browse Career Connection and sign up for the weekly
newsletter to receive job postings
• Browse BOLD Bites newsletters
• Subscribe to Ahead of the Curve
• Visit ALA’s Marketplace legalmarketplace.alanet.org
• Learn about VIP Business Partner offers

6. Highlights of www.alanet.org
(continued)
• Access ALA Diversity Initiative resources at
alanet.org/about/diversity
• Manage your account, find resources by clicking on
MY ACCOUNT after login
• Order the NEW Job Description Toolkit, books and
research in the Legal Management eStore
• Check the Resource Hub for focus-area materials
• Find a chapter
• Browse Volunteer Opportunities

7. NEW! Job Description Toolkit
a $399 value, FREE to members
• Step-by-step guide for writing job descriptions
• Includes 100+ pages of sample job descriptions
organized by the following areas: Administrative,
Finance, Human Resources, Intellectual
Property, Legal Support Services, and Marketing
and Technology
• Incorporates ALA’s Uniform Process Based
Management System (UPBMS)

8. Member Directories
Find Member Directories in MY ACCOUNT
• Member Directory – find your peers
• Chapter Search – find chapter leaders and full chapter
rosters including contact information
• Organizations – search organizations represented
within ALA membership
• Co-workers – see others at your organization who are
ALA members
• ALA Staff – find staff direct dial and email contacts
• Legal Marketplace – search for an industry supplier

9. ALA’s Premiere Publication
Legal Management
• ALA’s strategic plan emphasizes innovative
delivery of content, supported through the digital
reinvention of Legal Management
• Legal Management is published digitally 10X per
year (legalmanagement.org)
• Access the publication on the website:
alanet.org/education/publications/legal-
management-magazine-current-issue

10. ALA’s Premiere Publication
Legal Management
• Interact with the authors ― clickable email
buttons and links to Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn
pages
• Save articles as PDFs and print them for a later
read or to share
• Share articles with colleagues through the share
features available on the website

11. ALA Research: Compensation
and Benefits Survey
ALA’s Compensation & Benefits Survey and
Large Firm Key Staff Compensation Survey
give you the most relevant benchmark
data, including:
• More staff positions
• Staffing ratios and office best practices
• Firm size
• Comparative salary and benefits nationally
and locally

12. Featuring…
• Educational sessions on:
– communication and organizational management
– financial management
– human resources management
– legal industry/business management
– operations management
• Ample networking opportunities
• Leading business partners showcasing the latest
in law office technology, products and services
Make plans now to attend!
alanet.org/events
ALA Annual Conference & Expo

13. ALA Fall Conferences
• Forward-thinking and innovative
• Deep-dive, in-depth workshops
• Diverse education experiences across all areas
• September 2019
C4: The Legal Industry Conference
• October 2019
ALA Leadership-Focused Conference
Find details at: alanet.org/events

14. Specialized Programs & Retreats
Intellectual Property Conference for Legal
Professionals
Large Firm Principal Administrators Retreat
Human Resources Conference for Legal Professionals
Law Firm Management Essentials
HR, Finance, Legal Lean Sigma®
And more ― alanet.org/Events/

15. Webinars
• High-quality, time-efficient, cost-effective distance
learning opportunities
• Access live and on-demand content
• Earn all your CLM® application credits in one year
• View all content with an annual subscription
• Refer a member and earn a FREE webinar!
Purchase your annual subscription at
alanet.org/webinars

16. Online Learning Center
Your career-focused, anytime, anywhere
learning solution
• Expert Instruction — Skill Building — Networking
• 6-week, instructor-led online courses
• Classes meet live each week for an hour
• Classes are available on-demand, 24/7
• HR, Financial Management, and more!
alanet.org/education/online-learning/elearning

17. Certified Legal Manager (CLM)®
Certification Program
The voluntary CLM® certification program allows a
qualified legal administrator to demonstrate
mastery of the knowledge, skills, and abilities to
operate at a high level of expertise in the field of
legal management through a combination of
professional experience, education and passing an
exam.

18. Interested in Taking the CLM®
Examination?
Download the Information and Application
Packet from the ALA Website
(alanet.org/education/certification) or contact ALA
Headquarters. The packet includes:
• general program information
• eligibility requirements
• an application
• test dates, locations and fees
• a suggested reading list
• sample test questions

19. Need Help Studying?
The Study Guide for the CLM Exam Practice Questions,
Preparation and Reviews was designed to help you
prepare effectively to earn the prestigious Certified Legal
Manager (CLM)® credential. The study guide presents
comprehensive information relating to the four functional
areas covered in the exam, along with review questions
and a 100-item practice exam.
Learn more about available CLM study resources here:
alanet.org/education/online-learning/legal-management-e-store/-in-
estore/estore/products/clm-study-resources

20. CLM® Exam Dates
Exam is conducted online at one of Pearson
VUE’s secure testing locations.
For more information and a list of locations, visit
alanet.org/clm.

21. ALA Online Community
http://community.alanet.org
The Online Community is your place to:
– Connect with other ALA members
– Share resources and information
– Explore special interest groups
– Set communications preferences
– Request a how-to-guide from
membership@alanet.org

22. Share Your Expertise
Hone your leadership skills, make a
difference and share your expertise through
ALA volunteer opportunities:
• Board, regional, committee leadership
• Work group or task force
• Peer Consultant, speaker, author
• Event session manager
• Idea exchange moderator
• Community moderator

23. Questions?
For more information on ALA membership
benefits, programs and services:
ALA Membership Team at 847-267-1585
membership@alanet.org
OR
visit alanet.org.