Message from the Philadelphia ALA Chapter President

Welcome to the Philadelphia Chapter of the ALA, where we strive to think outside the box, keep up with the latest trends as it impacts the legal community, and serve as a resource for our member’s needs.   We have a dynamic board ready to serve the chapter by offering thought provoking educational sessions, creative socials, and networking opportunities with other members and our business partners. 

Our chapter consist of a diverse membership of over 200 members from all areas of the legal community including small to large law firms, corporate legal departments, and community legal services.  We are also privileged to be partnered with over 30 business partners who are experts in their fields and available to members as an additional resource.  

If there’s anything we can do to help support you, please reach out to me, Alexa Santangelo or Krista Hart with any questions, comments, ideas, or concerns at [email protected].

-Shaun W. Jones, Chapter President 2024-2026

The Philadelphia ALA is a diverse, and inclusive group of administrative professionals in and around the greater Philadelphia area. Philadelphia is referred to as a city of brotherly and sisterly love and reflects a rich diversity of cultural, religious, ethnic, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental and physical disability, and socio-economic backgrounds. The  Philadelphia ALA embraces and celebrates this diversity and recognizes that there is great value in the differences of peoples and bringing them together. We elevate and honor our community by drawing from the full diversity of the city, seeking to achieve an equitable and inclusive membership striving to become a model chapter accessible to all. National DEIA resources can be found here.

 

ALA National Events 

Legal Management Magazine – Nov / Dec 2024

 

CLM - CERTIFIED LEGAL MANAGER EXAM

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WEBINARS

An Administrator’s Guide to Driving Business Development
February 26, 2025
3:00pm EST
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Agenda
The Implications of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Legal Services and Society
11:30am – 12:40pm EST
Beyond the Buzz: 12 Game-Changing Trends for Today’s Legal Management Professionals
12:50pm – 2:00pm EST
Building a Diverse Candidate Pipeline
2:10pm – 3:20pm EST
Let’s Put Mojo in Your Dojo: Leadership Edition
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ALA SMALL FIRM MEETUPS (members must sign in to register)

February 5, 2025
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ALA MEMBER IDEA EXCHANGE (members must sign in to register)

January 14, 2025
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February 11, 2025
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Omni Oklahoma City Hotel
July 17-July 19
Oklahoma City, OK

ALA VIP Legal Marketplace

ALA Online Community 

Chapter Awards

 

Philadelphia Resources

City of Philadelphia Emergency Alerts on ReadyPhiladelphia

Philadelphia OEM "X" Account

SEPTA Alerts and Advisories 

 

Chapter Events    

2025 National ALA & Phila-ALA Annual Membership Renewal
It's that time of year to renew your annual membership with the
Philadelphia Chapter of the ALA! 
Reminder, you must be a member in good standing with National to be a local member.
 

How to Get Lawyers to Do What You Need with Killer Emails
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 11:00 AM

Managing Partner Event
The War for Legal Talent: How to Gain a Competitive Edge in Recruiting, Retention, and Succession
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 12:00 PM

Winter Social
Thursday, March 19, 2025 5:00 PM

Philadelphia ALA Annual New Member Luncheon
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 12:00 PM

 Save the Date

PHILADELPHIA ASSOCIATION OF LEGAL ADMINISTRATORS
50th GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY!
Thursday, October 16, 2025 5:00 - 8:00 PM