ALA International

At the heart of The Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) lies a commitment to serve and empower legal professionals worldwide. Established in 1971, ALA was founded with the primary objective of offering support to individuals engaged in managing law firms, corporate legal departments, and government legal agencies.

ALA stands as the premier professional association within the legal industry. Our dedication is to connect leaders and managers, providing them with a comprehensive suite of resources. Through ALA, members access extensive professional development opportunities, engage in collaborative peer communities, leverage strategic operational solutions, and forge invaluable business partnerships.

With a global reach boasting 9,000 members across 84 chapters and spanning over 30 countries.

ALA Members Make the Difference

ALA members are critical to the success of their legal organizations. Our members are responsible for several vital roles within their law firms. From human resources and operations to strategy and finances, ALA members keep the business side of law firms running.

Since 1971, ALA has strived to give these professionals the support they need through education, networking and a community hub where they come to work out challenges and innovate together.

Our Strategic Direction

Our Board of Directors outlined the 2024–2026 Strategic Direction. Our core areas of focus for this are:

     Member Experience.

     Education and Professional Development.

     Impact.

     Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility.

     Innovation.

ALA VISION STATEMENT

Creating excellence. Driving Innovation. Empowering leaders in law.

ALA MISSION STATEMENT

ALA is a catalyst for growth by providing:

     Diverse educational experiences.

     Engaged peer communities.

     Strategic solutions.

     Dynamic resources.

     Trusted networks.

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