Webinars
Upcoming as well as on-demand webinars are available here. Watch this short video for how to find, register for and participate in webinars through the system.
Most webinars are $39 for members and $99 for non-members. Each registration is for one attendee. CLM credit can be received for ALA live or on-demand webinars and many webinars have been approved for HRCI and SHRM recertification credits. See each webinar description for specifics.
Any questions should be directed to elearning@alanet.org.
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Does your firm find creating a realistic budget, managing spending and controlling your overall expenses challenging? If so, this session will help you regain control of your firm’s expenses and put an effective cost management system in place. Orin Schepps, Chief Executive Officer of Consultance Accounting, will present an eight-step, easy-to-implement, systematic approach to controlling your firm’s spending to ensure you stay on track with a planned budget and effective internal oversight and monitoring methodology. The result will be increased peace of mind over your budget and expenses plus improved ability to obtain insights from this integral aspect of your firm’s finances. Prepare yourself to take on Q3 with a solid cost management and expense control system that will support your law firm’s overall financial stability for years to come.
Does your firm find creating a realistic budget, managing spending and controlling your overall expenses challenging? If so, this session will help you regain control of your firm’s expenses and put an effective cost management system in place.Orin Schepps, Chief Executive Officer of Consultance Accounting, will present an eight-step, easy-to-implement, systematic approach to controlling your firm’s spending to ensure you stay on track with a planned budget and effective internal oversight and monitoring methodology. The result will be increased peace of mind over your budget and expenses plus improved ability to obtain insights from this integral aspect of your firm’s finances. Prepare yourself to take on Q3 with a solid cost management and expense control system that will support your law firm’s overall financial stability for years to come.
Objectives
· Describe the critical tasks of budget planning and monitoring so firms can effectively control costs and achieve financial sustainability.
· Discover strategic tools and software that assist in effective expense tracking and spend management.
· Recognize how to manage and negotiate with vendors and suppliers to obtain better terms and prices.
· Develop expense policies and remain in compliance for audit readiness and overall operational oversight.
· Formulate employee training and awareness programs to support your firm's cost management systems.
Level: Essentials
$39 for members and $99 for nonmembers
Does your firm find creating a realistic budget, managing spending and controlling your overall expenses challenging? If so, this session will help you regain control of your firm’s expenses and put an effective cost management system in place.Orin Schepps, Chief Executive Officer of Consultance Accounting, will present an eight-step, easy-to-implement, systematic approach to controlling your firm’s spending to ensure you stay on track with a planned budget and effective internal oversight and monitoring methodology. The result will be increased peace of mind over your budget and expenses plus improved ability to obtain insights from this integral aspect of your firm’s finances. Prepare yourself to take on Q3 with a solid cost management and expense control system that will support your law firm’s overall financial stability for years to come.
Objectives
· Describe the critical tasks of budget planning and monitoring so firms can effectively control costs and achieve financial sustainability.
· Discover strategic tools and software that assist in effective expense tracking and spend management.
· Recognize how to manage and negotiate with vendors and suppliers to obtain better terms and prices.
· Develop expense policies and remain in compliance for audit readiness and overall operational oversight.
· Formulate employee training and awareness programs to support your firm's cost management systems.
Level: Essentials
$39 for members and $99 for nonmembers
Orin Schepps
Founder & CEO
Consultance LLC
Orin Schepps is the Owner and Chief Executive Officer of Consultance Accounting. Founded in 2008 with a desire to change the way accounting services were provided, Consultance Accounting has become a trusted trailblazer for legal firms, not for profits and other service-based organizations. Schepps’ career experience includes several public accounting, controller and chief financial officer roles.
CLM® Application Credit for Functional Specialists: 1 hour(s) in the subject area of Financial Management (FM) towards the additional hours required of some Functional Specialists to fulfill the CLM application.
CLM® Recertification Credit: 1 hour(s) in the subject area of Financial Management (FM
*Please contact certification@alanet.org for information regarding continuing education credits. CE credit offered for this program is applicable to the 2024, 2025, and 2026 calendar years.
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Given that in any firm your most important assets are your people and your clients, this webinar will help those involved in law firm management, disaster preparedness and crisis management gain a better understanding of the “human factor” in a crisis. This knowledge will better prepare your law firm and workforce for any situation that could affect your firm and your business reputation.
Nashville, Uvalde, Parkland, Las Vegas, Hawaii, Charlottesville, Minneapolis, the Midwest and Southeast: all sites of horrific traumatic events in the last several years. We see daily news reports with graphic images of people who are survivors of wildfires, flooding, hurricanes, terrorist attacks, bombings, riots/protests or adults and children dealing with the aftermath of active shooter situations. Even a global pandemic has changed our lives and turned our work environment, our law firms and the wellness of our employees upside down. But how often have we taken the time to really think about what happens to us as individuals when we experience traumatic or stressful events?
Behavioral response to stressful incidents or crises and what is happening in the brain can be broken down into psychological stages that help to explain why individuals react in certain ways as they experience trauma. Given that in any firm your most important assets are your people and your clients, this webinar will help those involved in law firm management, disaster preparedness and crisis management gain a better understanding of the “human factor” in a crisis. This knowledge will better prepare your law firm and workforce for any situation that could affect your firm and your business reputation.
Objectives
· Discuss today's stressful workplace environment and understand how important it is for law firm managers and professionals to have a handle on the mental health of their lawyers and staff.
· Discover that behavioral response to stressful incidents both inside and outside the workplace environment, and the reaction in an individual’s brain, can be broken down into psychological stages that help to explain why individuals react in certain ways as they experience trauma.
· Identify the “Denial, Deliberation, Decision” psychological phases and provide real-life examples that law firm managers can relate to in understanding the “human factor” and mental health and wellness issues in their law firms.
· Prepare law firm managers to better handle any situation or threat (from either outside the firm or between/among co-workers) that could affect their firm, their employees and their business reputation.
Level: Essentials
$39 for members and $99 for nonmembers
Nashville, Uvalde, Parkland, Las Vegas, Hawaii, Charlottesville, Minneapolis, the Midwest and Southeast: all sites of horrific traumatic events in the last several years. We see daily news reports with graphic images of people who are survivors of wildfires, flooding, hurricanes, terrorist attacks, bombings, riots/protests or adults and children dealing with the aftermath of active shooter situations. Even a global pandemic has changed our lives and turned our work environment, our law firms and the wellness of our employees upside down. But how often have we taken the time to really think about what happens to us as individuals when we experience traumatic or stressful events?
Behavioral response to stressful incidents or crises and what is happening in the brain can be broken down into psychological stages that help to explain why individuals react in certain ways as they experience trauma. Given that in any firm your most important assets are your people and your clients, this webinar will help those involved in law firm management, disaster preparedness and crisis management gain a better understanding of the “human factor” in a crisis. This knowledge will better prepare your law firm and workforce for any situation that could affect your firm and your business reputation.
Objectives
· Discuss today's stressful workplace environment and understand how important it is for law firm managers and professionals to have a handle on the mental health of their lawyers and staff.
· Discover that behavioral response to stressful incidents both inside and outside the workplace environment, and the reaction in an individual’s brain, can be broken down into psychological stages that help to explain why individuals react in certain ways as they experience trauma.
· Identify the “Denial, Deliberation, Decision” psychological phases and provide real-life examples that law firm managers can relate to in understanding the “human factor” and mental health and wellness issues in their law firms.
· Prepare law firm managers to better handle any situation or threat (from either outside the firm or between/among co-workers) that could affect their firm, their employees and their business reputation.
Level: Essentials
$39 for members and $99 for nonmembers
Kathryn Scourby
Principal
KNS Consulting
Kathryn Scourby, CBCP, is the Principal of KNS Consulting, LLC. Scourby works with professional service firms to achieve their goals in the areas of business continuity, disaster preparedness, risk management and compliance. A Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), she consults with and trains management professionals and all levels of staff at private service firms by facilitating table-top exercises and other training in these focus areas, as well as conducting Business Impact Assessments (BIAs) and overall business continuity planning. Her experience includes 33 years with international law firm Hunton Andrews Kurth, LLP, including over five years as the firm’s only Business Continuity Manager.
CLM® Application Credit: 1 hour(s) of Organizational Development
CLM® Application Credit for Functional Specialists: 1 hour(s) in the subject area of Operations Management (OM) towards the additional hours required of some Functional Specialists to fulfill the CLM application.
CLM® Recertification Credit: 1 hour(s) in the subject area of Operations Management (OM)
*Please contact certification@alanet.org for information regarding continuing education credits. CE credit offered for this program is applicable to the 2024, 2025, and 2026 calendar years.
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Ransomware is evolving! High-profile law enforcement takedowns are making cybercriminals change their strategies, and your old prevention methods don't work like they used to. Attackers are using sneaky new tactics to stay under the radar longer, target your cloud data and cause massive disruptions to your business. Join us for a deep dive into the modern methods that criminals rely on to carry out their attacks.
Ransomware is evolving! High-profile law enforcement takedowns are making cybercriminals change their strategies, and your old prevention methods don't work like they used to. Attackers are using sneaky new tactics to stay under the radar longer, target your cloud data and cause massive disruptions to your business. Join us for a deep dive into the modern methods that criminals rely on to carry out their attacks.
What happens to your data after it’s been stolen? Get an in-depth walkthrough of a ransomware attack with screenshots and videos. Find out how bad patch management can be a green light for criminals in your network and why protecting your cloud data is a top priority. Along the way we’ll give you practical tips to stopping ransomware attacks before they even begin. Don't be caught off guard when it really matters. Learn how to protect your network and keep from becoming the latest headline!
Objectives
· Explain how cybercriminals lurk in your network and steal data.
· Describe how the data that you maintain is monetized by cybercriminals.
· Show why patching and software maintenance are important to a good defense.
· Apply simple but effective cybersecurity practices that keep hackers away.
Level: Essentials
$39 for members and $99 for nonmembers
Ransomware is evolving! High-profile law enforcement takedowns are making cybercriminals change their strategies, and your old prevention methods don't work like they used to. Attackers are using sneaky new tactics to stay under the radar longer, target your cloud data and cause massive disruptions to your business. Join us for a deep dive into the modern methods that criminals rely on to carry out their attacks.
What happens to your data after it’s been stolen? Get an in-depth walkthrough of a ransomware attack with screenshots and videos. Find out how bad patch management can be a green light for criminals in your network and why protecting your cloud data is a top priority. Along the way we’ll give you practical tips to stopping ransomware attacks before they even begin. Don't be caught off guard when it really matters. Learn how to protect your network and keep from becoming the latest headline!
Objectives
· Explain how cybercriminals lurk in your network and steal data.
· Describe how the data that you maintain is monetized by cybercriminals.
· Show why patching and software maintenance are important to a good defense.
· Apply simple but effective cybersecurity practices that keep hackers away.
Level: Essentials
$39 for members and $99 for nonmembers
Matt Durrin
Director of Training & Research
LMG Security
Matt Durrin is the Director of Training & Research at LMG Security, a Black Hat USA instructor and co-author of the book Ransomware and Cyber Extortion. He holds his computer science degree from the University of Montana and his malware research has been featured on “NBC Nightly News”.
CLM®Application Credit: 1 hour(s) of Information Technology
CLM® Application Credit for Functional Specialists: 1 hour(s) in the subject area of Operations Management (OM) towards the additional hours required of some Functional Specialists to fulfill the CLM application.
CLM® Recertification Credit: 1 hour(s) in the subject area of Operations Management (OM)
*Please contact certification@alanet.org for information regarding continuing education credits. CE credit offered for this program is applicable to the 2024, 2025, and 2026 calendar years.
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Join us for a webinar that's all about finding that sweet spot. You’ll walk away with practical steps to move past the tech hype, build a culture that’s all about smart change and shape a digital strategy that helps you chart a path to real digital transformation.
Buying the latest technology doesn’t always mean you’re moving forward. Do you ever wonder why all those shiny new tools don’t seem to fix the persistent issues? Or how to get your team on board with changes they don’t always love? And let’s not forget the real goal here — making sure the tech you choose and the changes you are making will make things better for you and your clients, instead of just piling on more complexity. This isn’t just about technology and applications; it’s about people, smart planning and leadership that’s as committed to evolving as it is to providing top-notch legal services. We’re talking about leading your firm to a place where using technology makes sense — not just because it’s new, but because it truly fits into how you want to work and where you want to go. Join us for a webinar that's all about finding that sweet spot. You’ll walk away with practical steps to move past the tech hype, build a culture that’s all about smart change and shape a digital strategy that helps you chart a path to real digital transformation.
Objectives
- Articulate what meaningful digital transformation could look like in your firm.
- Develop a change management plan along with skills to effectively lead your team through the digital transformation process.
- Formulate a digital transformation strategy that leverages insights from the session for ongoing improvement and growth.
Level: Essentials
$39 for members and $99 for nonmembers
Buying the latest technology doesn’t always mean you’re moving forward. Do you ever wonder why all those shiny new tools don’t seem to fix the persistent issues? Or how to get your team on board with changes they don’t always love? And let’s not forget the real goal here — making sure the tech you choose and the changes you are making will make things better for you and your clients, instead of just piling on more complexity. This isn’t just about technology and applications; it’s about people, smart planning and leadership that’s as committed to evolving as it is to providing top-notch legal services. We’re talking about leading your firm to a place where using technology makes sense — not just because it’s new, but because it truly fits into how you want to work and where you want to go. Join us for a webinar that's all about finding that sweet spot. You’ll walk away with practical steps to move past the tech hype, build a culture that’s all about smart change and shape a digital strategy that helps you chart a path to real digital transformation.
Objectives
- Articulate what meaningful digital transformation could look like in your firm.
- Develop a change management plan along with skills to effectively lead your team through the digital transformation process.
- Formulate a digital transformation strategy that leverages insights from the session for ongoing improvement and growth.
Level: Essentials
$39 for members and $99 for nonmembers
Debbie Foster
Chief Executive Officer
Affinity Consulting Group
Debbie Foster
of Affinity Consulting Group is a nationally recognized thought leader on efficiency and innovation in professional legal organizations. Foster’s 20+ years of experience, combined with a mix of strategic management and strong leadership skills, has enabled her to develop a unique ability to work with law firms and legal departments to help them navigate the ever-changing legal services delivery landscape. She has been working with law firms and legal departments since 1995, earned her Lean Six Sigma Certification and is relied on by firms all over the country as a management consultant. Foster is very active in ALA, the Law Practice Division of the American Bar Association and was the Co-Chair of ABA TECHSHOW 2018.
CLM®Application Credit: 1 hour(s) of Information Technology
CLM® Application Credit for Functional Specialists: 1hour(s) in the subject area of Operations Management (OM) towards the additional hours required of some Functional Specialists to fulfill the CLM application.
CLM® Recertification Credit: 1 hour(s) in the subject area of Operations Management (OM)
HRCI: Pending
SHRM: 24-Y4DYU*Please contact certification@alanet.org for information regarding continuing education credits. CE credit offered for this program is applicable to the 2024, 2025, and 2026 calendar years.
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This webinar is designed to equip participants with the essential skills and insights needed to thrive in today’s dynamic world. Participants will walk away with a deeper understanding of emotional intelligence and its impact on various aspects of the workplace.
The more uncertain, complex and ambiguous our working environments become, the more critical a genuinely agile workforce is to success. We’re regularly called to progress faster, while pivoting on short notice. Staying agile demands developing and using our emotional intelligence (EQ) — a crucial skill needed to sustain a safe, healthy and productive workplace.
This webinar is designed to equip participants with the essential skills and insights needed to thrive in today’s dynamic world. Emotional intelligence encompasses the ability to recognize, understand and manage our own emotions while effectively navigating the emotions of others and the needs of a situation. Participants will walk away with a deeper understanding of emotional intelligence and its impact on various aspects of the workplace.
Objectives
· Explain the basics of emotional intelligence and its impact on creating a productive and effective work environment.
· Review critical components of emotional intelligence, including self-awareness, social and situational mindfulness, and self-management.
· Describe practical strategies for recognizing emotional intelligence mindsets in themselves and others, building social awareness and crafting effective responses that support healthy communication, productivity and collaboration.
Level: Essentials
$39 for members and $99 for nonmembers
The more uncertain, complex and ambiguous our working environments become, the more critical a genuinely agile workforce is to success. We’re regularly called to progress faster, while pivoting on short notice. Staying agile demands developing and using our emotional intelligence (EQ) — a crucial skill needed to sustain a safe, healthy and productive workplace.
This webinar is designed to equip participants with the essential skills and insights needed to thrive in today’s dynamic world. Emotional intelligence encompasses the ability to recognize, understand and manage our own emotions while effectively navigating the emotions of others and the needs of a situation. Participants will walk away with a deeper understanding of emotional intelligence and its impact on various aspects of the workplace.
Objectives
· Explain the basics of emotional intelligence and its impact on creating a productive and effective work environment.
· Review critical components of emotional intelligence, including self-awareness, social and situational mindfulness, and self-management.
· Describe practical strategies for recognizing emotional intelligence mindsets in themselves and others, building social awareness and crafting effective responses that support healthy communication, productivity and collaboration.
Level: Essentials
$39 for members and $99 for nonmembers
Christine Galano
Talent Development Specialist and Leadership Development Trainer
Christine Galano, LCOP-certified career coach, talent development specialist and leadership development trainer, is a highly effective professional resource with more than 25 years of experience supporting associations, nonprofits and corporations. As Principal of OAK LD Consulting and Coaching, Galano provides coaching to individual leaders, essential training for teams, managers and leaders, and employee management consulting. Drawing on her deep understanding of management and leadership competencies necessary for success, she works with individuals through coaching to discover and expand their skills. She supports organizations through blended learning team building, management essentials, and leadership programs that align with corporate culture and ethos.
CLM®Application Credit: 1 hour(s) of Self-Management Skills
CLM® Application Credit for Functional Specialists: 1 hour(s) in the subject area of Human Resources Management (HR) towards the additional hours required of some Functional Specialists to fulfill the CLM application.
CLM® Recertification Credit: 1 hour(s) in the subject area of Human Resources Management (HR)
SHRM: 24-HVKGC
HCRI: Pending
*Please contact certification@alanet.org for information regarding continuing education credits. CE credit offered for this program is applicable to the 2024, 2025, and 2026 calendar years.
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This webinar is designed for legal professionals seeking to transform their financial operations and presents a comprehensive approach to improving law firm cash flow by implementing accounts receivable best practices and leveraging the latest technology to effectively reduce collections lockup, take administrative burden off your team and set your firm up for financial success.
Managing cash flow effectively is not just about maintaining financial health; it’s about unlocking growth and opportunity. This webinar is designed for legal professionals seeking to transform their financial operations and presents a comprehensive approach to improving law firm cash flow by implementing accounts receivable best practices and leveraging the latest technology to effectively reduce collections lockup, take administrative burden off your team and set your firm up for financial success.
Objectives
· Describe the impact of accounts receivable management on firm cash flow.
· Apply best practices in accounts receivable for law firms.
· Employ technology for optimized cash flow and reduced lockup.
· Apply strategies to reduce administrative burden and enhance client satisfaction.
· Develop a plan to implement tech-driven accounts receivable solutions.
Level: Essentials
$39 for members and $99 for nonmembers
Managing cash flow effectively is not just about maintaining financial health; it’s about unlocking growth and opportunity. This webinar is designed for legal professionals seeking to transform their financial operations and presents a comprehensive approach to improving law firm cash flow by implementing accounts receivable best practices and leveraging the latest technology to effectively reduce collections lockup, take administrative burden off your team and set your firm up for financial success.
Objectives
· Describe the impact of accounts receivable management on firm cash flow.
· Apply best practices in accounts receivable for law firms.
· Employ technology for optimized cash flow and reduced lockup.
· Apply strategies to reduce administrative burden and enhance client satisfaction.
· Develop a plan to implement tech-driven accounts receivable solutions.
Level: Essentials
$39 for members and $99 for nonmembers
Matt Darner
Co-Founder and Vice President of Business Development
CollBox
Matt Darner is Co-Founder and Vice President of Business Development at CollBox, which provides accounts receivable support for law firms. As a business owner, he knows how hard it is to grow a company and is passionate about getting firms paid for their hard work through the use of technology with a human touch. CollBox was named a Finalist for “Best New App” by Clio as part of their 2023 Integration Awards.
CLM® Application Credit: 1 hour(s) of Organizational Development
CLM® Application Credit for Functional Specialists: 1 hour(s) in the subject area of Financial Management (FM) towards the additional hours required of some Functional Specialists to fulfill the CLM application.
CLM® Recertification Credit: 1 hour(s) in the subject area of Financial Management (FM)
SHRM: 24-KZGKK
HCRI: Pending
*Please contact certification@alanet.org for information regarding continuing education credits. CE credit offered for this program is applicable to the 2024, 2025, and 2026 calendar years.
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The IRS applies tax penalties automatically whenever certain issues arise, such as underpayment or a late filing. In 2022, the IRS assessed over $73 billion in penalties. Even taxpayers who “do not have a tax problem” have probably been charged penalties. Penalty abatement is one of the most sought-after services when taxpayers go looking for help. This program will cover how tax penalty abatement works for both the automatic first-time abatement and reasonable cause abatement, how to put together these requests and how to charge for this value-added service.
The IRS applies tax penalties automatically whenever certain issues arise, such as underpayment or a late filing. In 2022, the IRS assessed over $73 billion in penalties. Even taxpayers who “do not have a tax problem” have probably been charged penalties. Penalty abatement is one of the most sought-after services when taxpayers go looking for help. This program will cover how tax penalty abatement works for both the automatic first-time abatement and reasonable cause abatement, how to put together these requests and how to charge for this value-added service.
Objectives
- Describe the first-time abatement program and when it applies.
- Illustrate reasonable cause for avoidance of penalties.
- Explain how to put together a reasonable cause request for abatement.
Level: Essentials
$39 for members and $99 for nonmembers
The IRS applies tax penalties automatically whenever certain issues arise, such as underpayment or a late filing. In 2022, the IRS assessed over $73 billion in penalties. Even taxpayers who “do not have a tax problem” have probably been charged penalties. Penalty abatement is one of the most sought-after services when taxpayers go looking for help. This program will cover how tax penalty abatement works for both the automatic first-time abatement and reasonable cause abatement, how to put together these requests and how to charge for this value-added service.
Objectives
- Describe the first-time abatement program and when it applies.
- Illustrate reasonable cause for avoidance of penalties.
- Explain how to put together a reasonable cause request for abatement.
Level: Essentials
$39 for members and $99 for nonmembers
Eric L. Green, JD, LLM
Managing Partner
Green & Sklarz, LLC,
Eric L. Green, JD, LLM, is a Managing Partner at Green & Sklarz, LLC, a boutique tax firm with offices in Connecticut and New York. Green is a nationally renowned tax expert and author/commentator of IRS civil and criminal tax matters. He is a past Chair of the Executive Committee of the Connecticut Bar Association’s Tax Section and is a Fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel. He is the Founder of Tax Rep LLC that serves as a coach for accountants and attorneys on building their own IRS representation practices and is the host of the weekly Tax Rep Network Podcast.
CLM® Application Credit: 1 hour(s) of Organizational Development
CLM® Application Credit for Functional Specialists: 1 hour(s) in the subject area of Financial Management (FM) towards the additional hours required of some Functional Specialists to fulfill the CLM application.
CLM® Recertification Credit: 1 hour(s) in the subject area of Financial Management (FM)
*Please contact certification@alanet.org for information regarding continuing education credits. CE credit offered for this program is applicable to the 2024, 2025, and 2026 calendar years.
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In this interactive webinar, you’ll learn everything you need for you and your classmates to brainstorm a new compensation model that will meet everyone’s needs and save the firm.
Imagine you are sitting at your desk when the managing partner bursts into your office. He screams, “I overheard Julia, our rock star young partner, plotting to leave the firm with our most productive partners. I have to talk to the other partners, but I need you to figure out what it’s going to take to convince Julia and the others to stay. I’ll be back in an hour!” Once you peel yourself off the floor, who do you call? Your best and most discreet friends at ALA, of course. In this interactive webinar, you’ll learn everything you need for you and your classmates to brainstorm a new compensation model that will meet everyone’s needs and save the firm.
Objectives
- Identify the three critical elements of every successful law firm business model.
- Explain the four primary failed and outdated models and their fatal flaws.
- Discover the five elements of every law firm compensation system and why they matter.
- Recognize the four metrics every modern firm should track and why.
- Use this information to devise a new compensation model.
Level: Essentials
$39 for members and $99 for nonmembers
Imagine you are sitting at your desk when the managing partner bursts into your office. He screams, “I overheard Julia, our rock star young partner, plotting to leave the firm with our most productive partners. I have to talk to the other partners, but I need you to figure out what it’s going to take to convince Julia and the others to stay. I’ll be back in an hour!” Once you peel yourself off the floor, who do you call? Your best and most discreet friends at ALA, of course. In this interactive webinar, you’ll learn everything you need for you and your classmates to brainstorm a new compensation model that will meet everyone’s needs and save the firm.
Objectives
- Identify the three critical elements of every successful law firm business model.
- Explain the four primary failed and outdated models and their fatal flaws.
- Discover the five elements of every law firm compensation system and why they matter.
- Recognize the four metrics every modern firm should track and why.
- Use this information to devise a new compensation model.
Level: Essentials
$39 for members and $99 for nonmembers
Gary Allen, Esq.
Founder and Head of Operations
LeadLaw
Gary G. Allen, Esq., is a Founder and Head of Operations at LeanLaw, a legal timekeeping, invoicing and reporting software company, as well as a partner at Givens Pursley LLP where he has practiced law for 30+ years. He was only three years out of Stanford Law School when the firm he was working for imploded. It happened again three years later. He was left without a job. Those experiences created a passion in Allen to help law firms be better businesses, with efficient operations, streamlined financial management and a laser focus on profitability.
CLM® Application Credit: 1 hour(s) of Organizational Development
CLM® Application Credit for Functional Specialists: 1 hour(s) in the subject area of Legal Industry/ Business Management (LI) towards the additional hours required of some Functional Specialists to fulfill the CLM application.
CLM® Recertification Credit: 1 hour(s) in the subject area of Legal Industry/ Business Management (LI)
*Please contact certification@alanet.org for information regarding continuing education credits. CE credit offered for this program is applicable to the 2024, 2025, and 2026 calendar years.
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This webinar will explore the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by law firms and legal organizations from the vantage point of various legal administration roles.
This webinar will explore the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by law firms and legal organizations from the vantage point of various legal administration roles. The webinar will approach the use of AI from a risk management standpoint, using real world examples and various law firm administrative roles/responsibilities to illustrate the opportunities and dangers of AI in the greater context of legal ethics. We’ll also discuss best practices, legal ethics and common pitfalls. Participants will be equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to explore thoughtfully and ethically integrating AI into their law firms and practices, enhancing their firm’s capabilities while adhering to their legal, professional and ethical standards.
Level: Essentials
$39 for members and $99 for nonmembers
This webinar will explore the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by law firms and legal organizations from the vantage point of various legal administration roles. The webinar will approach the use of AI from a risk management standpoint, using real world examples and various law firm administrative roles/responsibilities to illustrate the opportunities and dangers of AI in the greater context of legal ethics. We’ll also discuss best practices, legal ethics and common pitfalls. Participants will be equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to explore thoughtfully and ethically integrating AI into their law firms and practices, enhancing their firm’s capabilities while adhering to their legal, professional and ethical standards.
Level: Essentials
$39 for members and $99 for nonmembers
Jeffery Cunningham
Associate
McAngus Goudelock & Courie
Jeff Cunningham is an outside General Counsel to solo and midsized law firms for McAngus Goudelock & Courie. For over a decade, Cunningham has defended industry professionals in a wide range of professional liability, ethics and professional disciplinary matters. With an emphasis on simple systems of risk management, he brings a holistic approach of protecting his clients before problems occur. A graduate of The Citadel, he went on to Fordham Law where he was an Associate Editor of the Fordham Journal of Corporate & Financial Law and earned the Archibald R. Murray Public Service Award magna cum laude for pro bono work. He also gained valuable early litigation experience as a legal intern with the Queens District Attorney’s Office and the US Attorney’s Office Southern District of New York Criminal Division.
CLM®Application Credit: 1 hour(s) of Information Technology
CLM® Application Creditfor Functional Specialists: 1 hour(s) in the subject area of Operations Management (OM) towards the additional hours required of some Functional Specialists to fulfill the CLM application.
CLM® Recertification Credit: 1 hour(s) in the subject area of Operations Management (OM)
*Please contact certification@alanet.org for information regarding continuing education credits. CE credit offered for this program is applicable to the 2024, 2025, and 2026 calendar years.
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You have taken a pivotal step by choosing to pursue the CLM exam. The first step in attaining your CLM designation is the application process for the exam. We aim to assist you in this crucial first task, ensuring you understand the skills and educational requirements necessary to complete the form with confidence.
You have taken a pivotal step by choosing to pursue the CLM exam. The first step in attaining your CLM designation is the application process for the exam. We aim to assist you in this crucial first task, ensuring you understand the skills and educational requirements necessary to complete the form with confidence.
Objectives
- Gain an understanding of the employment and experience criteria needed
- Familiarize yourself with the 10-15 hours of qualifying coursework required
- Identify where you can find courses that qualify
- Complete the application and educational worksheet to success!
Level: Essentials
Cost: Free
You have taken a pivotal step by choosing to pursue the CLM exam. The first step in attaining your CLM designation is the application process for the exam. We aim to assist you in this crucial first task, ensuring you understand the skills and educational requirements necessary to complete the form with confidence.
Objectives
- Gain an understanding of the employment and experience criteria needed
- Familiarize yourself with the 10-15 hours of qualifying coursework required
- Identify where you can find courses that qualify
- Complete the application and educational worksheet to success!
Level: Essentials
Cost: Free
Domicka L. Max, CLM
Firm Administrator
Robinson & McElwee PLLC
Domicka Max, CLM is the Firm Administrator at Robinson & McElwee PLLC in Charleston, WV. She has over 20 years of experience in law firm management. Domicka is currently the Chair of ALA’s Certification Committee, and Immediate Past President of the Cyber Chapter.
Terri Oppelt, CLM, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Director of Operations
Johnson Shapiro Slewett & Kole LLP
Terri Oppelt, CLM, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, is a Director of Operations at Johnson Shapiro Slewett & Kole LLP in Los Angeles, CA. Terri has more than 30 years of managing and leading both small boutique firms to large national firms. She has been a speaker for various ALA webinars and over the years has volunteered for several ALA committees. Terri is a Past President of the Greater Los Angeles Chapter and currently a member of the ALA Certification Committee.
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