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.

 October 2025 Blog - Celebrating Inclusion, Awareness, and Belonging in the Legal Profession

ALA National Events 

 

MEMBER IDEA EXCHANGE & VIRTUAL MEETUPS

Small Firm
January 7, 2026 3:00pm EST
February 4, 2026, 3:00pm EST
March 4, 2026, 3:00pm EST
 
Member Idea Exchange
December 9, 2025, 2:00pm EST
January 13, 2026,  2:00pm EST
February 10, 2026,  2:00pm EST
March 10, 2026, 2:00pm EST
 
 WEBINARS
2026 Vision: Driving Profitable Change with AI, Client Experience, and Data
December 16, 2025 – 1:00pm EST
  
 ALA Learning: The Big Beautiful Bill: What it Means for You
January 7, 2026 – 1:00pm EST
 
 How to Develop Your Voice: Getting a Seat at the Table, Gaining Influence and Effecting Change
January 21, 2026 – 3:00pm EST
 
 UPCOMING NATIONAL ALA EVENTS

 
Mental Health Course Date

  • Friday, February 13
  • Friday, May 29
  • Friday, August 7
  • Friday, November 13

Annual Conference 2026
 April 12th  - 15th, 2026
 National Harbor Maryland
 
 
Chapter Leadership Institute
 July 16th – 18th
 Tempe, Arizona
 
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 Philadelphia Chapter Holiday Luncheon
Thursday, December 4, 2025
12:00pm to 2:00pm

 Members and BP's Register Here

 

Constructive Feedback and Evaluations for Legal Professionals
Wednesday, January 21, 202611:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Virtual Event

 

Small and Large Firm Roundtable: An Honest Conversation with your Inner-Olympian
Wednesday, February 18, 202612:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Kang Haggerty LLC