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ALA Capital Chapter Cornhole Classic
2025-11-12 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | MA
ALA Capital Chapter Cornhole Classic
Stacy Jenkins and Beth Anne Stuebe look forward to an evening of spirited cornhole competition, camaraderie, and fundraising with Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Capital Chapter friends during the Legal Leaders Cornhole Classic benefiting the Toni K. Allen Scholarship.
When: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: Alston & Bird
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ALA Dallas Holiday Party
2025-12-02 18:00 (America/New_York) | MA
ALA Dallas Holiday Party
Martin Leyendecker looks forward to an evening of seasonal cheer with Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Dallas friends during the Holiday Party benefiting the Genesis Women’s Shelter.
When: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 | 6:00 PM Where: Culinary Dropout
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ALA Boston 2025 Holiday Event
2025-12-03 11:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | MA
ALA Boston 2025 Holiday Event
Kevin Barry and Annette Briffa will gather with Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Boston friends for an afternoon of Holiday cheer to celebrate another successful year.
When: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 | 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Where: The University of Massachusetts Club
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ALA Golden Gate 2025 Annual Holiday Party
2025-12-03 16:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | MA
ALA Golden Gate 2025 Annual Holiday Party
Chris Arrowsmith looks forward to an evening of seasonal celebration, raffles, and charity support with Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Golden Gate friends.
Please bring a new, unwrapped toy suitable for children from infants to 12 years old in support the San Francisco Firefighters Toy Program. Gift cards are preferred for older children, especially those aged 10-12.
When: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: Hotel Via
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ALA Suncoast BP Social
2025-12-03 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | MA
ALA Suncoast Businness Partner Social
Savannah will gather with the Association of Legal Administrator (ALA) Suncoast community for an 80’s/90’s themed evening of food, fun, friends and celebration.
When: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: GenX Tavern
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ALA Philly 2025 Holiday Luncheon
2025-12-04 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | MA
ALA Philly 2025 Holiday Luncheon
Stacy Jenkins, John DiLullo, and friends in the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Philly community will gather for an afternoon Luncheon of conversation, connection, and cheer.
When: Thursday, December 4, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Where: TBA
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ALA Capital Chapter Holiday Soiree
2025-12-04 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | MA
ALA Capital Chapter Holiday Soiree
Stacy Jenkins and Caesar Rodriguez look forward to an evening of camaraderie, cheer, and community with Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Capital Chapter friends for a Holiday Soiree & Silent Auction benefiting the Toni K. Allen Scholarship Fund.
When: Thursday, December 4, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Where: The Fairmont Washington
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M365 Purview for Law Firm Management
2025-12-09 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | MA
M365 Purview for Law Firm Management
Kraft Kennedy and Association of Legal Administers (ALA) Puget Sound present this virtual session designed for legal administrators who want to learn about how to use Microsoft Purview, a unified data governance and risk & compliance solution, to keep their firm’s information organized and secure – without needing technical expertise.
Real-Life Law Firm Examples: You’ll see how small and medium-sized law firms use Purview to solve everyday challenges, including how to:

Identify sensitive firm work product, client data, and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) stored in a Microsoft tenant;
Prevent the inadvertent sharing of documents with sensitive content outside the firm;
Ensure documents for clients who do not want to use AI are not processed by Copilot or other GenAI tools; and
Discover content in your Microsoft tenant to respond to a subpoena, or as support in dealing with internal matters.

Topics of discussion:

Overview of Purview Tools: Through these examples, we’ll introduce the main features of Microsoft Purview in straightforward terms.
Licensing Made Simple: We’ll explain what you need to know about Purview licensing, so you can make the most of the tools we talk about with your firm’s Microsoft tenant.
Practical Tips: The session will focus on real-world examples and straightforward steps you can take, without requiring IT expertise.

Goal: By the end of this session, you’ll feel confident about how Purview can save time in your daily work, help your team avoid mistakes, and keep your firm’s data secure.
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When: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Where: Zoom Meeting
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ALA Houston Holiday Luncheon
2025-12-11 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | MA
ALA Houston Holiday Luncheon
Martin Leyendecker and Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Houston friends will gather for a Holiday Luncheon featuring a favorite things gift exchange.
When: Thursday, December 11, 2025 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: Barcelona Wine Bar
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ALA Puget Sound Winter Social
2025-12-11 11:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | MA
ALA Puget Sound 2025 Winter Social
Chris Arrowsmith and Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Puget Sound friends will gather for an afternoon of conversation, connection, and cheer at the 2025 Winter Social.
When: Thursday, December 11, 2025 | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Where: Hotel 1000
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ALA Cyber Educational Session: The Challenge of Change
2025-12-11 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | MA
ALA Cyber Educational Session: The Challenge of Change
Kraft Kennedy and the Association of Legal Administrator (ALA) Cyber Chapter present an informal, interactive Education Session highlighting key areas of change that cause common challenges for ALA firms. We invite participants to share insights about processes that cause friction at law firms including:

Employee onboarding
User adoption to new tech
Policy Management
Password Management
AI Selections and Governance
& the topics you bring to the table

This session aims to create a forum for Actionable Intelligence, learning together and arming attendees with useful information.
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When: Thursday, December 11, 2025 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Where: Zoom Meeting
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Gatsby Winter Soirée
2026-01-14 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | MA
Gatsby Winter Soirée
Kevin Barry and Association of the Legal Administrators (ALA) NYC community will gather for a Gatsby-themed evening of connection, conversation, and celebration.
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When:Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Where: Gatsby’s Landing
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Wine Tasting
2026-01-15 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | MA
Wine Tasting
Stacy Jenkins and the Association of the Legal Administrators (ALA) Capital Chapter community will gather for an evening of new flavors, conversation, and connection.
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When: Thursday, January 15, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Where: Van Ness Feldman LLP
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2026 Business Partner Appreciation Event
2026-01-22 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | MA
2026 Business Partner Appreciation Event
Caesar Rodriguez, John DiLullo, and Association of the Legal Administrators (ALA) Philly friends will gather for an evening of conversation, community, connection, and appreciation.
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When: Thursday, January 22, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: 1735 Market Street
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Business Partner Appreciation Event
2026-01-28 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | MA
Central Florida Business Partner Appreciation Event
Savannah Cameron and Association of the Legal Administrators (ALA) Central Florida friends will gather for an evening of food, fun, and a charcuterie board workshop.
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When: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: Legion Place Conference Center
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Dallas ALA BP & Member Social
2026-02-10 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | MA
Dallas ALA Business Partner & Member Social
Martin Leyendecker and Association of the Legal Administrators (ALA) Dallas friends will gather for an evening of conversation, connection, and a cocktail making class.
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When: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM CT
Where: The People’s Last Stand
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Annual Meeting
2026-02-11 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | MA
ALA Capital Chapter Annual Meeting
Stacy Jenkins and Association of the Legal Administrators (ALA) Capital Chapter friends and members will come together for an afternoon of community and discussion.
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When: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Where: Teddy & The Bully Bar
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Happy Hour & Business Partner Social
2026-02-18 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | MA
Happy Hour & Business Partner Social
Martin Leyendecker will gather with Association of the Legal Administrators (ALA) Houston friends for an evening of cocktails, conversation, and connection.
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When: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Where: Hotel ICON
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Knowledge to Leadership Conference & Expo
2026-02-20 08:30 - 17:45 (America/New_York) | MA
ALA Golden Gate Knowledge to Leadership Conference & Expo
Chris Arrowsmith and the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Golden Gate community will gather for a day of education, raffle prizes, and exchanging knowledge. Preview the featured sessions and speakers here.
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When: Friday, February 20, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 5:45 PM
Where: Cooley LLP
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Charity Event
2026-02-24 17:00 (America/New_York) | MA
ALA Chicago Charity Event
Sara Zezza, John DiLullo, and Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Chicago friends will enjoy an evening of darts, drinks, and community in support of the 100 Club of Illinois.
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When: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: Fight Club
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The 100 Club of Illinois is an organization dedicated to assisting the families of first responders who have lost their lives in the line of duty and supporting active-duty first responders across Illinois.

Passwordless Future: Securing Legal Ops Beyond Passwords
2026-03-05 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, 1701 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19103-2921, United States
Curious how law firms are increasing security by eliminating passwords?
Explore the transition to passwordless authentication in law firms and learn why Microsoft and leading technology partners are driving this shift to reduce risk and improve user experience.
In this interactive session, CIO Marcus Bluestein and Senior Account Executive Stacy Jenkins will lead ALA members through the security benefits, Microsoft 365 integration experience, and increased efficiency of a passwordless environment.
Actionable Intelligence:

Existing challenges driving firms to eliminate passwords
What is passwordless authentication?
The security and financial benefits of eliminating passwords

Featured Expert:
Marcus Bluestein, Chief Information Officer, Kraft Kennedy
Marcus Bluestein is known for turning the fast pace of emerging technology into clear, digestible guidance for strategic leaders and engineers. A true upstream problem solver, he pinpoints root issues early and designs pragmatic, durable solutions. Marcus has been leading technology Innovation at Kraft Kennedy since 1992 after earning a B.S. in Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics from Hobart College.

Location:
Morgan Lewis
2222 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
or
Virtual
via Zoom

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SHRM: 1 PDC Credit

Annual Luncheon, BP Expo, & Happy Hour
2026-03-06 11:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | MA
ALA Central Florida Annual Luncheon, BP Expo, & Happy Hour
Martin Leyendecker, John DiLullo, and the ALA Central Florida community will gather for an afternoon luncheon and Business Partner Expo, followed by an evening happy hour.
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When: Friday, March 6, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Where: Marriott Orlando Downtown
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ALA Puget Sound Pass the Gavel
2026-03-24 11:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | MA
ALA Puget Sound Pass the Gavel
Chris Arrowsmith will gather with the ALA Capital Chapter community for an afternoon Pass the Gavel luncheon session focused on reflection, dialogue, and practical takeaways that help set an inclusive, confident, and forward- looking tone for the year ahead.
When: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Where: Perkins Coie
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ALA Capital Chapter Change of Gavel
2026-03-24 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | MA
ALA Capital Chapter Change of Gavel
Caesar Rodriguez and the ALA Capital Chapter community will gather for an afternoon Change of Gavel luncheon.
When: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | 12:00 – 2:00 pm
Where: Joe’s Seafood
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Using AI Hype: Updating Aging Systems
2026-04-08 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | MA
Using AI Hype: Updating Aging Systems
AI promises transformative efficiency, but only if a firm’s underlying systems are ready. This session explores how to use AI momentum as a strategic lever to modernize outdated infrastructure. Attendees will learn which foundational elements must be updated before meaningful AI adoption is possible, and how to leverage AI enthusiasm to secure funding, build alignment, and accelerate long overdue modernization initiatives.
Session Takeaways:

Understand prerequisite infrastructure requirements for AI adoption in law firms.
Identify outdated systems in member firms that limit AI capabilities and introduce risk.
Use AI momentum to justify modernization budgets and prioritization.
Build an AI ready roadmap with updates to identity, compliance, data, and cloud platforms.
Communicate modernization needs in business centered, attorney friendly language. Centered, attorney friendly language.

Beth Anne Stuebe is a long time thought-leader and educational publisher, having worked for the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA), iManage, and FileTrail Litera in global press and publications roles, managing podcasts, webinars, educational sessions, and conference agendas for some of the leading conferences in North America and the United Kingdom.
Chris Owens is the Chief Technology Officer at Kraft Kennedy after previously serving as the Practice Group Leader for the Enterprise Client Systems Group. Responsible for maintaining partner relationships and alignment with Kraft Kennedy, he focuses much of his time on focusing on improvements for his customers and educating them on the changing landscape of technology. Serving on numerous partner advisory and strategic leadership committees, Chris helps shape the future of applications and systems to best meet the changing needs of the business of Kraft Kennedy, as well as our clients.
Charles Ottenweller is a legal-tech industry leader with over twenty years of experience as a CIO and Management Consultant. He combines experience with law firm operations and their successes with the people, process, and technology required. He has spoken at events for ILTA, American Bar Association, Association of Legal Administrators (ALA), DRI, ALAS, and more.
When: April 8, 2026 | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET
Where: Virtual
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ALA Annual Conference 2026
2026-04-12 - 2026-04-15 | Gaylord National Harbor, 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD, 20745, United States
Association of Legal Administrators will shine at the ALA Annual Conference & Expo 2026! Held every spring, this marquee event is where 1,000+ legal management professionals and business partners convene for three days of professional development, networking and fun. You’ll leave inspired and ready to take on the challenges back at your legal organization.
Location: Music City Center, National Harbor, MD
Dates: Sunday, April 12 – Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Conference Agenda: session listings and will be shared closer to the date.
Kraft Kennedy Booth: 151
Details:
The Association of Legal Administrators Annual Conference & Expo 2026
Sunday, 4/12/26- Wednesday, 4/15/2026
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
National Harbor, MD
Featured Local Support Effort:
Strings of Hope
About The Association of Legal Administrators
ALA members are critical to the success of their legal organizations.
Since 1971, ALA has strived to give those responsible for vital roles within law firms the support they need through education, networking and a community hub where they come to work out challenges and innovate together. From human resources and operations to strategy and finances, ALA members keep the business side of law firms running.
Plan ahead with our team to select the ALA Annual Conference 2026 sessions and events that align with your goals for learning and fun at the conference.

ALA NYC Business Partner Appreciation Night
2026-05-12 18:00 (America/New_York) | MA
ALA NYC Business Partner Appreciation Night
Kevin Barry, Caesar Rodriguez, and ALA (Association of Legal Administrators) NYC friends will gather for an evening of appreciation, craft cocktails, and mini golf.
When: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | 6:00 pm start
Where: Swingers NoMad
Address: 35 W 29th St, New York, NY 10001
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ALA Philly 2026 Legal Showcase
2026-05-13 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | MA
ALA Philly 2026 Legal Showcase
Stacy Jenkins, Caesar Rodriguez, and the ALA (Association of Legal Administrators) Philadelphia Chapter community will gather for the 2026 Legal Showcase.
When: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | 4:30 – 7:30 pm
Where: The Pyramid Club
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Streamline Your Bottom Line: Your No-Nonsense Guide to Fixing Law Firm Finance & Administration
2026-05-13 11:45 - 13:15 (America/Denver) | Dentons
Streamline Your Bottom Line: Your No-Nonsense Guide to Fixing Law Firm Finance & Administration
Is your law firm’s back office running you ragged, or are they just running up costs? Join our focused in-person session for legal administrators seeking practical ways to improve financial and administrative operations. Discover strategies to identify bottlenecks, cut waste, and implement efficient processes that truly benefit your firm. Learn how to optimize workflows, boost cash flow, and handle administrative challenges without overburdening staff or forcing partners into ineffective systems.
Session Takeaways:

Identify the most common financial and administrative inefficiencies in law firms and learn practical methods to address them.
Develop a step-by-step plan to streamline finance and administrative operations, increasing productivity and reducing stress for your teams.
Implement proven strategies to control firm costs, boost cash flow, and create sustainable administrative processes.

Sara Zezza is an Account Executive at Kraft Kennedy with more than 15 years of experience in technology sales, specializing in IT consulting, managed services, and cloud solutions. She partners with law firms and corporate legal departments to identify operational pain points and connect teams with practical, right-sized technology and service strategies that improve efficiency, strengthen security, and support business growth.
Keith Kallen is Chief Financial Officer at Kraft Kennedy and a member of the firm’s management team. He oversees corporate finance and financial operations, as well as key internal functions including HR and business systems, supporting the firm’s strategic growth and service delivery to clients across legal and other highly regulated industries.
When: May 13, 2026 | 11:45 am – 1:15 pm MT
Where: Dentons
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ALA Chicago White Sox Networking Event
2026-05-14 17:10 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | MA
ALA Chicago White Sox Networking Event
Sara Zezza and John DiLullo look forward to a ‘mega-suite’ evening at the ballpark with ALA (Association of Legal Administrators) Chicago friends as the White Sox take on the Kansas City Royals.
When: Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 5:10 – 10:00 pm
Where: Guaranteed Rate Field
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