Our Mission

Our mission is to promote and enhance the competence and professionalism of all members of the legal management team; improve the quality of management in law firms and other legal service organizations; and represent professional legal management and managers to the legal community and to the community at large.

Our Chapter

On June 1, 1972, the South Florida Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators was the second chapter to become a member of the National Association of Legal Administrators which was founded in 1971.   We are proud to serve the South Florida legal administration community and further the mission of ALA. 

CHAPTER NEWS

Welcome New Members!
A warm South Florida Chapter welcomes goes out to Yuri Santos of Phillips, Richard & Rind, P.A. and Joseph Mulé or Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell, P.A.

Happy Birthday to Us!
Did you know the South Florida Chapter is turning 40?  On June 1, 1972, our Chapter was the second chapter to become a member of the National Association of Legal Administrators.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND CONFERENCES:   The Chapter will once again be offering the members the opportunity to apply for scholarships to Regional and Annual ALA conferences.  This program is designed recognize chapter members who participate in a variety of chapter activities such as attending events, meeting with a Business Partner, writing an article for the chapter newsletter, or volunteering at a chapter event.  What a deal!  You get great contacts, education, and networking AND get the chance to attend a Regional or Annual Conference!   Learn more here

GOT CLM?  Congratulations to Nadean Stone and Edna Rosen on becoming Certified Legal Managers!  Learn more about becoming a CLM.
 

Edna Rosén, CLM Rice Pugatch Robinson & Schiller, P.A. 954-462-8000	Nadean Stone, CLM, MBA Ratzan Law Group 305-374-6366

THE SOUTH FLORIDA
CHAPTER THANKS ITS
2012 BUSINESS PARTNERS
FOR THEIR CONTINUED
SUPPORT

Acordis Intl
Aramark Refreshment Services
Burke Process Service
Control Systems Copitrak
Cresa Partners
Document Technologies (DTI)
EC Purchasing
The Gourmet Coffee Co.
Harvey Bilt Photography
International Data Depository
Iron Mountain Information Management
Mosaic Business Solutions
New Global Solutions, Inc.
Personnel Management Solutions, Inc.
Randomsource Office Supply
Robert Half Legal
Royal Cup, Inc.
Segue Search
Solomon-Mansure Group
U.S. Legal Support
Zeno Office Solutions

Please visit our
Business Partner area

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January 26, 2012
5-6 pm
South Miami Happy Hour
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February 9, 2012
Broward Group Lunch Meeting
Timpano's
Noon
RSVP to Victoria Allen

February 9, 2012
5-6 pm
Downtown Miami Happy Hour
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February 15, 2012
12-1:30 pm
Monthly Member Luncheon
PDF's and the New Court Rules
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February 16, 2012
5-6 pm
Broward Happy Hour
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February 23, 2012
2-3:30 pm
ALA Webinar
"Employee Handbooks for Law Firms"
Offered at 2 convenient locations:
Broward County Bar
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Bilzin Sumberg, Miami
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February 23, 2012
5-6 pm
South Miami Happy Hour
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