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ALA Houston Coffee & Conversations
2024-05-09 08:30 - 10:00 (America/New_York)
ALA Houston Coffee & Conversations
Martin Leyendecker will be connecting and caffeinating with Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Houston friends and members during Coffee & Conversations.
When: Thursday, May 9, 2024 | 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Where: 609 Main Street Conference Center
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ALA Chicago Networking Event
2024-05-14 16:10 - 22:00 | Guaranteed Rate Field, 333 W 35th Street, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
ALA Chicago Networking Event
Join Sara Zezza and the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Chicago Chapter for the White Sox Game as they step up to the plate against the Washington Nationals.
Member Registration: Here
When: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 | 4:10 PM – 10:00 PM CDT
Where: Guaranteed Rate Field
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ALA NYC Business Partner Hangout
2024-05-14 17:30 - 20:30
ALA NYC Business Partner Hangout
Caesar looks forward to an evening of cocktails, conversation, and learning with Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) NYC friends and peers at the Business Partner Hangout.
When: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Where: Upstairs at The Kimberly
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ALA Annual 2024
2024-05-19 - 2024-05-22 | Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, 6700 N Gaylord Rockies Blvd, Aurora, CO, 80019, United States
The ALA Annual Conference & Expo 2024 is the national event for the Legal Administrators Association.

When: Sunday, May 19, 2024 – Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Where: Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, Denver, Colorado

This conference has a reputation for being a productive and informative gathering, full of interactive discussions, with fun filled networking experiences!

The Kraft Kennedy team will be at booth #115 and are planning some special events for the ALA community this year! Reach out if you’d like to be added to the Kraft Kennedy ALA Annual 2024 invite list.
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AALA BP Focus Group
2024-05-30 11:00 - 12:00
AALA BP Focus Group
Stacy Jenkins and Caesar Rodriguez are charging up for a virtual meeting with Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Atlanta friends and peers at the BP Focus Group.
When: Thursday, May 30, 2024 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: Virtual Meeting
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ALA Dallas BP & Member Social
2024-06-06 18:00 - 21:00
ALA Dallas BP & Member Social
Martin is ready to bowl the night away with Association of Lagal Administrators (ALA) Dallas friends and peers during the BP & Member Social.
When: Thursday, June 6, 2024 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDT
Where: Bowl & Barrel
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ALA Boston June Quarterly Event
2024-06-20 12:15 - 14:00
ALA Boston June Quarterly Event
The Kraft Kennedy team anticipates an inspiring June Quarterly Event with Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Boston friends and peers. The special guest speaker during this afternoon of conversation and connection will be retired Captain of the Patriots, 3x Super Bowl Champion, and 10x Pro Bowler, Matthew Slater.
When: Thursday, June 20, 2024 | 12:15 PM – 2:00 PM
Where: Boston Marriott Long Wharf
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ALA Central Florida Luncheon
2024-06-26 11:30 - 13:00
ALA Central Florida Luncheon
Martin and Caesar look forward to an afternoon of knowledge-sharing during the June Luncheon with Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Central Florida friends and peers where the topic of discussion will be Unlocking the Potential of the Legal Workplace.
When: Wednesday, June 26, 2024 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: 390 N. Orange
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ALA NYC Axe-Stravaganza
2024-07-11 17:30 - 20:00
ALA NYC Axe-Stravaganza
Caesar and Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) NYC friends will gather for a lively Summer 2024 Event of food, drinks, and adrenaline-pumping axe throwing!
When: Thursday, July 11, 2024 | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: Live Axe
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ALA Chicago Summer Social
2024-07-16 15:00 - 20:00
ALA Chicago Summer Social
The Kraft Kennedy team looks forward to exchanging and gaining knowledge with Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Chicago friends and peers at the Summer Social. The Critical Conversations Workshop will be led by founder of Eleview Consulting, Elise Powers.
When: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 | 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: The Ivy Room
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ALA Dallas July Social
2024-07-16 18:30 - 21:00
ALA Dallas July Social
The Kraft Kennedy team is gearing up for exciting evening of Whirlyball and LaserTag with Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Dallas friends and peers during the July Social.
When: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 | 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM CDT
Where: Whirlyball Texas
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ALA Atlanta Small Firm Roundtable
2024-07-23 11:45
ALA Atlanta Small Firm Roundtable
Kraft Kennedy Account Executive, Stacy Jenkins, and CTO, Chris Owens, look forward to facilitating a lively and informative conversation.
This interactive roundtable provides the opportunity to compare notes with your peers. Some topics of conversation will be AI, Cloud, Security, and other technology topics of interest.
Register here
When: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 | 11:45 AM EDT
Where: Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP
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ALA Boston Silver Social
2024-07-25 17:00 - 21:00
ALA Boston Silver Social
Kraft Kennedy’s Caesar Rodriguez will enjoy a lively evening of “gambling” and great food and drinks with our Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Boston community at the Silver Social Casino Night.
When: Thursday, July 25, 2024 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
Where: One Federal Street
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ALA Dallas BP & Member Social
2024-08-06 18:00 - 22:00
ALA Dallas BP & Member Social
Martin Leyendecker is ready for a lively evening of trivia with ALA Dallas friends at the BP & Member Social. The Harwood Arms/District Pub venue was featured as one of the best Trivia Nights in Dallas by Paper City.
When: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM CDT
Where: Harwood Arms
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ALA Houston Coffee & Conversations
2024-08-08 08:30 - 10:00
ALA Houston Coffee & Conversations
Martin Leyendecker is ready for a laidback morning of connecting with the ALA Houston over Coffee & Conversations.
When: Thursday, August 8, 2024 | 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Where: Harwood Arms
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ALA Tampa BP Showcase
2024-08-27 17:30 - 21:00
ALA Tampa BP Showcase
Martin Leyendecker and Caesar Rodriguez look forward to connecting with the ALA Tampa community at the 2024 Business Partner Showcase: Casino Night.
When: Tuesday, August 27, 2024 | 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Where: Hilton Downtown Tampa
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ALA Philly Lunch & Learn
2024-09-18 12:00 - 13:30
The Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Philly is hosting a Lunch & Learn – Generative AI and Its Impact in the Legal Community to help firms stay ahead of the ever-changing AI landscape.
Kraft Kennedy’s Sean Mullan will discuss ‘Copilot: Notes from the Cloud’ – How law firms are using Microsoft Copilot:

To increase productivity and simplify previously arduous everyday tasks across all departments.
Gain a high-level understanding of the latest technologies peer firms are using to get ahead.
Specific ways ALA members who find themselves wearing too many hats, can leverage Copilot to get back time

*If you’re interested in joining the conversation but unable to attend this event, get on our events list.
When: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM EST
Where: COFCO
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ALA Chicago Bi-Monthly Education Event
2024-09-25 15:30 - 19:30
Bi-Monthly Education Event & Business Partner Appreciation Event
Sara Zezza and Caesar Rodriguez will be diving into an afternoon of knowledge-sharing with ALA Chicago friends at the Bi-monthly Education Event, followed by an evening of drinks and lite bites at the beautiful Aba Chicago.
This bi-monthly education event will be led by Kim Ess, the CEO of Nilan Johnson Lewis, a mid-sized firm and one of the largest WBENC certified women business enterprises.
When: Wednesday, Sept 25 | 3:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: Aba Chicago
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ALA Philly BP Appreciation Event
2024-09-25 17:00 - 20:00
ALA Philly BP Appreciation Event
Stacy Jenkins is ready for a lively evening amongst ALA Philly friends at the BP Appreciation event. Philadelphia Distilling is the first craft distillery in Pennsylvania since prohibition, creating spirits that celebrate big, bold flavor in a batch-by-batch process.
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When: Wednesday, Sept 25, 2024 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: Philadelphia Distilling
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ALA Houston 50th Anniversary Celebration
2024-10-04 14:30 - 22:00
ALA Houston 50th Anniversary Celebration and Chapter Retreat
Martin is thrilled to be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of ALA Houston with friends and members at The Star.
When: Friday, October 4, 2024 | 2:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Where: The Houstontian
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ALA Boston Leadership Conference & Expo
2024-10-06 - 2024-10-07
The 2024 Annual Leadership Conference & Business Partner Expo is the premier conference for law firm administrators in New England. This 2-day ALA Boston conference is made even more special in celebration of the Chapter’s 50th anniversary!
Registration and more information here.
When: Sunday, October 6, 2024 – Monday, October 7, 2024
Where: Encore Boston Harbor
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ALA Capital Chapter BP Appreciation
2024-10-08 18:00 - 21:00
ALA Capital Chapter Business Partner Appreciation Event
Stacy will be sharing an evening of refreshing cocktails, lite bites, and karaoke with ALA Capital Chapter friends and peers at the Business Partner Appreciation Event.
When: Thursday, October 8, 2024 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
Where: La Vie
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Chicago Perfect IT Lunch & Learn
2024-10-16 11:30 - 13:00
Chicago Perfect IT Lunch & Learn
We know nothing is perfect, not even technology but understanding what is possible puts great IT within reach.
Kraft Kennedy’s Sara Zezza and Charles Ottenweller are excited to facilitate the Chicago installation of our Perfect IT Lunch & Learn! We are limiting attendance for the purposes of hosting an interactive and casual discussion about technology.
Let us know if you’re interested in attending. Some topics of discussion will be:

What law firms are doing to address AI.
Cybersecurity: Client request, practical priorities and more.
2025 Planning: Trends for productivity, client service, and back-office operations.
Apps and more Apps: The future of Practice Management and lawyer Productivity tools.

When: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: Jenner & Block
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ALA Philly Annual Fall Outing
2024-10-21 11:30 - 19:00
ALA Philly Annual Fall Outing
Sean Mullan and Claire Schwarzgruber will be enjoying a lively day of golf, bowling, and bingo with Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Philly friends and peers at the Annual Fall Outing.
When: Monday, October 21 | 11:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Where: The Riverton Country Club
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ALA NYC Symposium 2024
2024-10-24
ALA NYC Symposium 2024
Kraft Kennedy looks forward to expert-level discussions and knowledge sharing with the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) NYC at the 19th Annual Educational Symposium & Exposition.
Date: Thursday, October 24 | 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Location: One Five One
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Kraft Kennedy Spotlight Session:
The Cyber-AI Paradox: Guiding Your Firm’s Leadership Through AI and Cybersecurity Risks.
Nett Lynch & Tracy Kraft | 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm

Tracy Kraft will host industry expert Nett Lynch for a cyber security debrief at ALANYC’s annual symposium. Audience members will hear firsthand accounts of real-life cyber attacks from industry insider and gain a deeper understanding of the most overlooked vulnerabilities. We’ll cover exactly how threat actors breach systems, their actions once inside, and the resulting impact on businesses.
The stories shared will provide valuable lessons based on real life organizational mistakes. Attendees will leave prepared to communicate specific examples of why a strong security posture is business critical.
Session attendees will:

Practice the art of explaining complex cybersecurity risks to a non-technical management committee.
Prepare to communicate about the dangers of the latest tactics, to help your firm partnership align risk management with firm-wide priorities.
Position their firm culture for proactive risk management and open communication about AI and cybersecurity across your organization.

Let us know if you’d like to connect prior to the Symposium.

ALA Chicago Fall Social
2024-11-06 16:30 - 19:30
ALA Chicago Fall Social
Caesar will be celebrating Fall with friends from the Association of Legal Administers (ALA) Chicago chapter at one of Fulton Market’s newest venues, The Oakville Grill & Cellar.
When: Wednesday, November 6, 2024 | 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: The Oakville Grill & Cellar
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ALA NYC November Charity Event
2024-11-06 17:30 - 20:30
ALA NYC November Charity Event
Annette will gather with our Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) New York City community to enjoy an evening of food and beverages, music, a 50/50 raffle and prizes at the November Charity Event supporting Trinity Place Shelter and The Wiltshire Foundation.
Trinity Place Shelter is a non-sectarian, 10-bed shelter that provides LGBTQ youth and young adults with a safe place to sleep, shower, eat and store belongings. The shelter provides individual and group counseling, independent living supportive services, and access to transportation. Services provided include case management, education, career counseling, access to comprehensive health services, art classes and mental health services utilizing community partnerships.
The Wiltshire Foundation is a charitable and philanthropic foundation whose mission, in keeping with the highest moral and ethical values and guidelines, aims to address inequities by shedding light on academic, environmental, financial, health, judicial and social barriers, through literacy. The Wiltshire Foundation is dedicated to serving any and all underrepresented, disenfranchised or marginalized populations.
When: Wednesday, November 6, 2024 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Where: Slate NYC
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ALA Atlanta Fall Evening Social
2024-11-12 05:30 - 19:30
ALA Atlanta Fall Evening Social
The Fall Evening Social promises to be a lovely evening of new flavors as Annette and ALA Atlanta friends sample a variety of award-winning wines from Spain and South America.
When: Thursday, November 12, 2024 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: Barcelona Wine Bar
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ALA NYC November Luncheon
2024-11-12 12:00 - 14:00
ALA NYC November Luncheon
Tracy and Caesar will share a meal and exchange knowledge with Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) NYC friends at the November Luncheon. This event will focus on Empowering Office Administrators: Driving Firm-Wide Sustainability and will feature an interactive Q&A. Gayatri Joshi of Vorgate Impact, along with guest speakers, will share insights on how administrators can contribute to a greener workplace, tackle common challenges, and better understand the firm’s sustainability goals.
When: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Where: Felice 15 Gold
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ALA Philly Fall Social
2024-11-13 17:00 - 20:00
ALA Philly Fall Social
Stacy Jenkins looks forward to an evening of connection with Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Philadelphia friends and partners at the Fall Social where drinks and lite bites will be enjoyed by all.
When: Wednesday, November 12 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: Cavanaugh’s Rittenhouse
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