Kraft Kennedy

ALA Golden Gate Social Hour
2026-06-24 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Shotski’s Alpine Lodge, 239 Kearny Street, San Francisco, CA, 94108, United States
ALA Golden Gate Social Hour
Chris Arrowsmith looks forward to an evening of refreshing drink and conversation with ALA Golden Gate friends.
When: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Where: Shotski’s Alpine Lodge
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ALA Golden Gate BP Appreciation
2026-06-25 11:45 - 14:00 | Sens, 4 Embarcadero Ctr., San Francisco, CA, 94111, United States
ALA Golden Gate BP Appreciation
Chris Arrowsmith and ALA Golden Gate friends will gather for a celabratory lunch and afternoon of raffle prices and community cheer.
When: Thursday, June 25, 2026 | 11:45 AM – 2:00 PM
Where: Sens
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ALA Central Florida Pickleball Pop Up
2026-06-25 17:30 - 19:30 | PickleX, 6100 Hanging Moss Road, Orlando, Florida, 32807
ALA Central Florida Pickleball Pop Up
Savannah Cameron and ALA Central Florida friends look forward to an evening of friendly pickleball competition, light snacks, and refreshing drinks.
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When: June 25, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: PickleX
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ALA Suncoast Summer Social
2026-06-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Yeoman’s TopGolf, 202 N. Morgan St., Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
ALA Suncoast Summer Social
Martin Leyendecker and ALA Suncoast friends look forward to an evening of lite bites, refreshing drinks, and friendly round of golf during the Summer Social.
When: Thursday, June 25, 2026 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Where: Yeoman’s TopGolf
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ALA Capital Chapter Toni K Allen Lunch
2026-07-15 12:00 - 14:00 | Florida
ALA Capital Chapter Toni K Allen Lunch
Stacy Jenkins, John DiLullo, and ALA Capital Chapter friends will gather for an afternoon luncheon and Toni K. Allen scholarship presentation.
When: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | 12:00 – 2:00 PM
Where: Bobby Van’s Grill
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Chapter Leadership Institute 2026
2026-07-16 - 2026-07-18 | Florida
Chapter Leadership Institute 2026
The Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Chapter Leadership Institute ia a unique opportunity that brings together chapter leaders, the ALA Board of Directors, and the Chapter Connections Committee for a collaborative experience featuring energizing keynote speakers, engaging breakout sessions, and interactive small group exchanges.
Sessions will focus on chapter management, recruiting and engaging members, and equipping attendees with essential tools to align on goals, strengthen team connections and return with shared strategies and fresh ideas.
Explore how leadership thrives on creativity, expanding your range, and the courage to improvise when it’s time to sing a new tune.
When: July 16 – 18, 2026
Where: Tempe, Arizona
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ALA Boston 2026 Summer Social
2026-08-13 16:30 - 19:00 | Florida
ALA Boston 2026 Summer Social
Caesar Rodriguez and ALA Boston friends will gather for an evening of conversation, connection, and summer celebration.
When: Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Where: Hyatt Place Seaport
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ALA Houston Cocktails & Conversations
2026-08-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Florida
ALA Houston Cocktails & Conversations
Martin Leyendecker looks forward to an evening of Cocktails and Conversation with ALA Houston friends.
When: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 | 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Where: Houston Grand Hotel – River Oaks
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ALA Central Florida Trivia Night
2026-08-20 17:30 - 19:00 | Florida
ALA Central Florida Trivia Night
Savannah Cameron and ALA Central Florida friends will gather for a fun evening of friendly trivia competition.
When: Thursday, August 20, 2026 | 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Where: The Historic Dubsdread Ballroom

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Beyond the Help Desk: Quick Tech Wins for Law Firm Efficiency
2026-09-22 10:00 - 10:45 | Florida
Beyond the Help Desk: Quick Tech Wins for Law Firm Efficiency
Law firm administrators work across a growing mix of platforms, processes, and people, and when everyday technology issues span systems, even small problems can slow the entire firm down. This practical session focuses on low-lift technology improvements that help legal administrators reduce friction, improve coordination, and make better use of the tools already in place.
Attendees will explore quick wins that streamline communication, improve task visibility, reduce repetitive work, and clarify ownership when issues cross platforms or teams. Designed for legal administrators who need actionable ideas rather than abstract strategy, this session offers realistic ways to improve efficiency, support users more effectively, and bring more order to fast-changing legal environments. Register Here.
Speakers
Sara Zezza
Account Executive, Kraft Kennedy
Joe Hoegler
Chief Technology Innovation Officer, Kraft Kennedy
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When: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM CT
Where: Virtual Only
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ALA NYC CLM Lunch & Learn
2026-09-29 11:30 - 13:15 | Florida
ALA NYC CLM Lunch & Learn
The Future-Focused Law Firm’s Guide to Selecting the Right IT Partner
Selecting a technology partner is one of the most consequential operational decisions a law firm can make. The right partner can improve security, productivity, business continuity, and user satisfaction. The wrong partner can create operational disruption, increase risk, frustrate attorneys and staff, and lead to costly technology decisions that fail to support firm goals.
Whether your firm is evaluating providers for the first time, considering a change, or assessing the effectiveness of its current technology partnership, this session will provide actionable guidance to support informed decision-making and stronger operational outcomes.
Content Overview

Evaluate technology support models.
Determine when outsourcing makes sense.
Identify the critical factors that distinguish a strategic technology partner from a generic IT vendor.
Balance cybersecurity, compliance requirements, attorney experience, operational efficiency, and budget constraints.
Explore the questions every law firm should ask during the technology partner selection process.
Review the documentation and security evidence firms should request.
Recognize warning signs that may indicate future service, governance, or security problems.
Address emerging considerations, including AI readiness, cloud strategy, business continuity planning, vendor accountability, and legal-industry-specific technology expertise.

Learning Objectives
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Assess whether outsourcing IT services is the right fit for their firm’s size, structure, and business goals.
Identify the essential questions to ask when vetting technology partners.
Recognize red flags during the evaluation and selection process.
Balance security, productivity, user experience, and cost when making technology decisions.
Apply a framework for choosing and managing the right IT partner for their law firm.

Speaker
Jude Travers-Frazier, JD
Chief Operating Officer and Associate General Counsel, Kraft Kennedy
Jude Travers-Frazier, JD, is the Chief Operating Officer and Associate General Counsel at Kraft Kennedy. With more than 30 years of legal technology experience and a background as a practicing attorney, he helps organizations align technology, security, operations, and business strategy. A frequent presenter for ALA and legal technology audiences, Jude is known for making complex technology and cybersecurity topics accessible, practical, and relevant to business and legal professionals. He also participates in cybersecurity leadership and information-sharing initiatives that advance security best practices across the managed services community.
When: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 1:15 PM
Where: TBD
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