Kraft Kennedy

2025 Texas ALA Statewide Retreat
2025-10-17 - 2025-10-18 | IL
2025 Texas ALA Statewide Retreat
Martin Leyendecker and Caesar Rodriguez look forward to connecting with the ALA Texas Community for two days of knowledge sharing, insightful workshops, networking, and relaxing during the 2025 Statewide Retreat.
When: Friday, October 17 – Saturday, October 18, 2025
Where: La Cantera Resort & Spa
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ALA Golden Gate Halloween BP Appreciation Event
2025-10-22 16:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | IL
ALA Golden Gate Halloween BP Appreciation Event
Chris Arrowsmith will celebrate the Halloween spirit with Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Golden Gate friends during the BP Appreciation Event – Halloween Edition.
When: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 | 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: San Francisco Proper Hotel
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ALA Golden Gate Wine Pop-Up
2025-10-23 17:00 - 18:00 | IL
ALA Golden Gate Wine Pop-Up
Chris Arrowsmith will gather with Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Golden Gate friends for an evening Wine Pop-Up with ’25-’26 Board President, Javier Morelos and ’25-’26 Board Vice President, Ryan Hill.
When: Thursday, October 23, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Where: Embarc Wines
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ALA Philly 50th Golden Anniversary
2025-10-23 17:00 - 20:00 | IL
ALA Philly 50th Golden Anniversary
Stacy Jenkins and Caesar Rodriguez look forward to celebrating the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Philly community during their 50th Golden Anniversary.
When: Thursday, October 23, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: XIX at Bellevue
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ALA Atlanta BP Fall Focus Group
2025-10-28 11:00 - 12:00 | IL
ALA Atlanta BP Fall Focus Group
Beth Anne Stuebe, Annette Briffa, and Tracy Kraft will plug in to the conversation with Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Atlanta friends during the BP Fall Focus Group.
When: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: Virtual Meeting
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ALA Chicago Fall Social Event
2025-11-05 16:30 - 19:30 | IL
ALA Chicago Fall Social Event
Caesar Rodriguez and Ryan Weatherby will enjoy an evening of lite bites and refreshing drinks with Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Chicago friends during the Fall Social Event.
When: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: Formento’s
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ALA Puget Sound Business Partner Expo
2025-11-11 12:00 - 14:00 | IL
ALA Puget Sound Business Partner Expo
Chris Arrowsmith looks forward to raffle prizes, connecting, and exchanging knowledge with Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Puget Sound friends during the BP Expo.
When: Tuesday, November 11, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Where: Columbia Tower
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ALA Central Florida Holiday Pop-Up
2025-11-11 17:30 - 19:30 | IL
ALA Central Florida Holiday Pop-Up
Savannah Cameron looks forward to an evening of conversation, community, and connection with Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Central Florida friends during the Holiday Pop-Up.
When: Tuesday, November 11, 2025 | 4:30pm – 7:30pm
Where: Lazy Moon
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ALA Golden Gate BP Idea Exchange
2025-11-12 16:30 - 18:00 | IL
ALA Golden Gate BP Idea Exchange
Chris Arrowsmith, and Annette Briffa will plug into conversation with Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Golden Gate friends to brainstorm and collaborate during the BP Idea Exchange.
When: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Where: Duane Morris LLP | Vitual
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ALA Capital Chapter Cornhole Classic
2025-11-12 17:00 - 20:00 | IL
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 | IL
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 | IL
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 | IL
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 | IL
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 | IL
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 | IL
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 | IL
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 | IL
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 | IL
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 | IL
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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Holiday Soirée
2025-12-11 18:00 - 21:00 | IL
Holiday Soirée
Kraft Kennedy and Oddr are teaming up for the 2025 Holiday Soirée: An Evening at the Speakeasy. Step into Midtown’s hidden speakeasy where the spirit of the 1960s meets modern sophistication, and gather with friends and peers for an intimate evening of classic cocktails and chef-curated hors d’oeuvres among the city’s brightest minds. Expect an evening full of community, connection, celebration, and prize drawings.
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When: Thursday, December 11, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Where: The Boardroom
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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.
