2010 Law Firm Financial Management Conference & Exposition

February 18-20, 2010
Carefree Resort & Villas
Carefree, Arizona

The Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Annual Educational Conference and Exposition is the legal management profession’s most comprehensive event of its kind. Featuring dynamic and relevant education presented by recognized leaders in their field, the ALA Annual Conference will enhance your knowledge, develop your management skills, and enable you to achieve greater personal and professional growth.

ALA’s three-day Exposition is a vital extension of the educational program and provides the opportunity to update yourself on the latest technologies, find solutions to business issues, solve problems, uncover emerging trends, and develop valuable resources and partnerships in the legal industry.

The Annual Conference also provides ample opportunities for networking. Various events, including receptions, lunches, and idea exchanges, will allow you the time to discuss your day-to-day challenges and unique issues with other legal management professionals from around the world. You’re sure to learn tips, tactics, and wisdom that you can implement back at your workplace.

The Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) has built a tradition of offering law office managers educational opportunities to help meet the challenges of the day and those of the future. ALA continues that tradition with a series of educational programs that will help you see your way to success.

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Save the date for the June 14-16, 2010
Grand Hyatt
Denver, Colorado

ALA's Intellectual Property (IP) Retreat is the only educational event devoted specifically to the topics and trends in IP management. From educational sessions to informative idea exchanges, this retreat provides an in-depth analysis of IP hot areas and allows attendees the unique opportunity to network with their peers.

ALA is pleased to announce the 2010 Intellectual Property Retreat will be held October 13-14 at the Drake Hotel in Chicago, Illinois.

In addition to legal-specific educational sessions on intellectual property issues, throughout the IP Retreat you will have numerous opportunities to address your concerns and share experiences and information with fellow legal managers. The open dialog is designed to create and cement professional ties among members, providing you with a strong network of peers from coast to coast.

The IP Retreat this year offers you an additional opportunity to use your time out of the office wisely — remain in Chicago to attend the Region 3 Educational Conference & Exposition on October 15-16. Discounted registration for the ALA regional conference, in conjunction with IP Retreat registration, will be available. Hotel reservation information will be posted as soon as it is available.

For information on sponsor participation at the IP Retreat on October 13-14, 2010 at the Drake Hotel in Chicago, please contact Jackie Stasch, ALA, Exhibits and Sponsorships Manager, at jstasch@alanet.org or 847.267.1374.

Region 1 Educational Conference & Exposition

October 29-30, 2010
Ocean Park Resort & Spa
Long Branch, NJ
2009 Post-Conference Summary