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 $50 for members and $125 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. 

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  • Leading Under Pressure: Resilience & Communication Strategies for Legal Administrators
    Product not yet rated Contains 2 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 03/18/2026 at 2:00 PM (CDT)

    Drawing from proven strategies used by U.S. Army leaders and international executives, you'll learn practical tools to manage overwhelm, enhance communication under pressure, and maintain peak performance when it matters most. Whether you're navigating back-to-back crises or managing multiple stakeholders, this session will give you actionable frameworks to reclaim control and lead with confidence.

    Legal administrators juggle competing priorities, high-pressure deadlines, and the constant challenge of supporting demanding attorneys and clients. This interactive workshop equips you with military-tested resilience protocols and executive-level emotional intelligence techniques to help you stay calm, organized, and effective—even in the most stressful environments.

    Drawing from proven strategies used by U.S. Army leaders and international executives, you'll learn practical tools to manage overwhelm, enhance communication under pressure, and maintain peak performance when it matters most. Whether you're navigating back-to-back crises or managing multiple stakeholders, this session will give you actionable frameworks to reclaim control and lead with confidence.

    This is a hands-on, results-oriented session designed specifically for legal operations professionals who need real solutions—not theory.

    Learning Objectives: 

    • Identify and categorize at least three common sources of stress in your daily legal administration responsibilities and analyze how these stressors impact your decision-making and productivity.
    • Apply at least two resilience protocols to manage a high-pressure scenario involving competing priorities, demonstrating improved composure and communication with attorneys and clients.
    • Evaluate your current stress management strategies and create a personalized action plan incorporating emotional intelligence techniques to maintain effectiveness in demanding work environments.

    This webinar is $50 for ALA members and $125 for non-members. Current CLMs may use the code 26CLM for a $5 discount. 

    Legal administrators juggle competing priorities, high-pressure deadlines, and the constant challenge of supporting demanding attorneys and clients. This interactive workshop equips you with military-tested resilience protocols and executive-level emotional intelligence techniques to help you stay calm, organized, and effective—even in the most stressful environments.

    Drawing from proven strategies used by U.S. Army leaders and international executives, you'll learn practical tools to manage overwhelm, enhance communication under pressure, and maintain peak performance when it matters most. Whether you're navigating back-to-back crises or managing multiple stakeholders, this session will give you actionable frameworks to reclaim control and lead with confidence.

    This is a hands-on, results-oriented session designed specifically for legal operations professionals who need real solutions—not theory.

    Learning Objectives: 

    • Identify and categorize at least three common sources of stress in your daily legal administration responsibilities and analyze how these stressors impact your decision-making and productivity.
    • Apply at least two resilience protocols to manage a high-pressure scenario involving competing priorities, demonstrating improved composure and communication with attorneys and clients.
    • Evaluate your current stress management strategies and create a personalized action plan incorporating emotional intelligence techniques to maintain effectiveness in demanding work environments.

    This webinar is $50 for ALA members and $125 for non-members. Current CLMs may use the code 26CLM for a $5 discount. 

    CLM Application Credit: 1 hour of Self-Management

    CLM Functional Specialist Credit: 1 hour of Human Resources Management

    CLM Recertification Credit: 1 hour of Communications and Organizational Management

  • Leading an Investigation with Courage and Care
    Product not yet rated Contains 2 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 03/04/2026 at 2:00 PM (CST)

    This webinar will explore the tactical and strategic aspects of a workplace investigation. We will explore how to create a safe environment and build trust with interviewees.

    Workplace investigations are often challenging to navigate. This webinar will explore the tactical and strategic aspects of an investigation. We will explore how to create a safe environment and build trust with interviewees. In the worst situations, it is possible to establish better work environments and cultures. We’ll touch on the different aspects of an investigation like the investigation lineup and timing (who to include and when), legal considerations for the investigation and reporting options (pros and cons). Attendees will leave with an unwavering commitment to finding the truth and guiding with courage, care and expertise that they could bring to a future investigation.

    Learning Objectives:  

    • Describe the investigation lineup, timing and legal considerations
    • Create connection and a safe space for interviewees
    • Collect materials and document appropriately
    • Create a bank of best practice interview questions

    This webinar is $50 for ALA members and $125 for non-members. Current CLMs can use the code 25CLM for a $5 discount before December 31, 2025, and after January 1st use the code 26CLM. 

    Workplace investigations are often challenging to navigate. This webinar will explore the tactical and strategic aspects of an investigation. We will explore how to create a safe environment and build trust with interviewees. In the worst situations, it is possible to establish better work environments and cultures. We’ll touch on the different aspects of an investigation like the investigation lineup and timing (who to include and when), legal considerations for the investigation and reporting options (pros and cons). Attendees will leave with an unwavering commitment to finding the truth and guiding with courage, care and expertise that they could bring to a future investigation.

    Learning Objectives:  

    • Describe the investigation lineup, timing and legal considerations
    • Create connection and a safe space for interviewees
    • Collect materials and document appropriately
    • Create a bank of best practice interview questions

    This webinar is $50 for ALA members and $125 for non-members. Current CLMs can use the code 25CLM for a $5 discount before December 31, 2025, and after January 1st use the code 26CLM. 

    CLM Application Credit: 1.00 hour(s) in Organizational Development. 

    CLM Functional Specialist Credit: 1.00 hour(s) in Human Resources.

    CLM Recertification Credit: 1.00 hour(s) in Human Resources.


    Melissa Tipton

    Chief Experience Officer

    Compass

    Melissa Tipton is a visionary in rethinking the employee experience as the Chief Experience Officer at Compass. Having worked across multiple industries including hospitality, healthcare, technology and education, Tipton partners with clients to capture their culture, mission and values to drive organizational performance. Her ability to connect quickly with people allows her the unique perspective of understanding how to build and retain high performing teams in a growing remote work environment. With an exceptional record in increasing engagement to training and equipping future leaders with the skills they need to lead successful teams, Tipton understands the importance of developing people and investing in their growth.

  • Why HR Should Bring Financial Literacy to the Workplace
    Product not yet rated Contains 2 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 02/25/2026 at 2:00 PM (CST)

    This one-hour CE course is designed to provide a greater understanding of any responsibility and corresponding liability that employers may face regarding financial education in the workplace, especially relative to the ERISA Act and the Government Accountability Office. Additionally, the course will include an overview of what training for employees should include, along with specific course content.

    This one-hour CE course is designed to provide a greater understanding of any responsibility and corresponding liability that employers may face regarding financial education in the workplace, especially relative to the ERISA Act and the Government Accountability Office. Additionally, the course will include an overview of what training for employees should include, along with specific course content.
     
    Learning Objectives: 

    • Describe the financial problems, issues and concerns employees face and any responsibility and corresponding liability that employers may face regarding financial education and proper management of company-sponsored retirement plans.
    • Create updates on current developments in the areas of financial education, including rules, regulations, lawsuits and other information important to employers.
    • Design employee training with a step-by-step process for fulfilling an employer’s expectation to provide financial wellness classes/information for employees.

    This webinar is $50 for ALA members and $125 for non-members. Current CLMs may use the code 26CLM for a $5 discount. 

    This one-hour CE course is designed to provide a greater understanding of any responsibility and corresponding liability that employers may face regarding financial education in the workplace, especially relative to the ERISA Act and the Government Accountability Office. Additionally, the course will include an overview of what training for employees should include, along with specific course content.
     
    Learning Objectives: 

    • Describe the financial problems, issues and concerns employees face and any responsibility and corresponding liability that employers may face regarding financial education and proper management of company-sponsored retirement plans.
    • Create updates on current developments in the areas of financial education, including rules, regulations, lawsuits and other information important to employers.
    • Design employee training with a step-by-step process for fulfilling an employer’s expectation to provide financial wellness classes/information for employees.

    This webinar is $50 for ALA members and $125 for non-members. Current CLMs may use the code 26CLM for a $5 discount. 

    CLM Application Credit: 1.00 hour(s) of Organizational Development.

    CLM Functional Specialist Credit: 1.00 hour(s) of Financial Management. 

    CLM Recertification Credit: 1.00 hour(s) of Financial Management.

    Ashley Whittaker

  • Trending in Legal 2026
    Product not yet rated Contains 2 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Join us for Trending in Legal: ALA’s 2026 Virtual Event, happening Tuesday, February 10! This convenient, half-day event will deliver fresh, actionable insights on key trends shaping the legal industry. Spencer X Smith, Principal with AmpliPhi, will serve as a thought leader throughout the event, providing real-time insights as part of each session on how artificial intelligence can be applied to the topics discussed in the program sessions. The three sessions will be recorded and available post-event.

    Work-Life Separation for Legal Leaders: Science-Backed Strategies to Reduce Overload and Improve Daily Life


    Tuesday Feb 10, 2026, 10:00 AM to 10:10 AM CT

    Welcome: Opening remarks from ALA President Travis C. Armstrong, CLM, CPA.

    Tuesday Feb 10, 2026, 10:10 AM to 11:10 AM CT

    This workshop is designed for legal administrators and leaders managing the complex and often always-on demands of work and home. Grounded in neuroscience, positive psychology and mind-body research, the session explores why work-life separation — not balance — is essential for sustainable performance, mental clarity and emotional wellbeing.

    Participants will learn the brain science behind chronic stress, multitasking and cognitive overload, and why constant connectivity drains energy and decreases effectiveness. The session introduces practical, simple tools for transitions, micro-recovery, intentional focus and reconnecting with the present moment. McGraw will guide participants through realistic strategies that fit into our fast-paced world, helping participants protect their attention and focus to improve performance and support long-term well-being.

    Participants will leave with simple, realistic steps to implement sustainable habits that enhance both performance and quality of life.

    Understand the concept and rationale for work-life separation, including why “balance” is less effective than intentional separation in high-demand roles.
    Explain the neuroscience behind multitasking, attention and stress, and understand why cognitive switching erodes energy, focus and performance.
    Identify realistic, tangible ways to disconnect and recharge.
    Understand techniques to create a work-life transition plan with small, achievable strategies for improving focus, boundaries and daily energy.


    Speaker: 

    Meriden McGraw

    Director, University of Cincinnati Osher Center for Integrative Health

    Meriden McGraw is Director of Workplace Mindfulness at the Osher Center for Integrative Health at the University of Cincinnati and founder of Meriden Mental Fitness. She combines her master's level education in public health and positive psychology with extensive training in mindbody modalities to teach individuals and groups techniques for optimal wellbeing. McGraw has coached thousands of high-performing professionals across sectors, teaching practical, science-based tools to improve focus, wellbeing and leadership effectiveness.  

     
    Leading Forward — From Insight to Impact: Advancing Financial Strategy Through Cross-Department Collaboration


    Tuesday Feb 10, 2026, 11:40 AM to 12:40 PM CT

    Financial leadership drives the success and stability of every law firm, but today’s financial professionals can’t work in isolation. This session explores how collaboration among Finance, HR and Operations strengthens forecasting, budgeting and long-term planning. 

    Participants will learn how to translate financial data into strategy that influences staffing, productivity and firm performance. The discussion will emphasize how financial leaders can partner with other departments to align resources, communicate priorities and ensure the firm’s strategic and financial goals move in tandem. 

    The result is a unified approach to decision-making that positions financial professionals not just as stewards of the firm’s numbers, but as key architects of its future. 

    Understand how financial data connects to HR and operational strategies that impact firm growth.
    Use financial analytics to forecast trends, manage resources and guide firm-wide planning.
    Strengthen collaboration among Finance, HR and Operations to improve communication and accountability.
    Develop cross-functional approaches that elevate financial leadership as a catalyst for firm performance.

    Speaker
    Cecy Graf

    CEO, Federate Legal

    Cecy Graf is an accomplished financial leader known for her strategic acumen and transformative impact in the legal and technology sectors. With a distinguished career spanning decades, Graf’s journey is characterized by her unwavering commitment to driving financial excellence and fostering growth. As a CEO, Graf’s expertise shines in her ability to navigate complex financial landscapes. Her career encompasses diverse roles, from serving as an AmLaw 2nd 100 Chief Financial Officer to providing strategic guidance to start-up technology readiness and training companies.  

     
    Exit Strategy: How Legal Administrators Build Legacy and Continuity

    Tuesday Feb 10, 2026, 1:10 PM to 2:10 PM CT

    Administrative leadership transitions in law firms, whether planned or unexpected, can be both personal and organizationally complex. For legal administrators who have dedicated years to shaping firm culture, mentoring staff and steering operations, planning a succession is not just about logistics. It is about legacy, identity and continuity. 

    This session helps experienced legal executives prepare for their next chapter while ensuring firm stability and growth. Participants will explore how to let go with intention, empower rising leaders, document institutional knowledge and sustain personal well-being throughout the process. The session balances the emotional side of leadership transition with the structural strategies needed for seamless continuity. 

    Whether you’re preparing for retirement, evolving your role or simply planning ahead, this session will help you view succession as an act of leadership and an investment in the next generation of legal excellence, not an ending. 

    Develop a succession strategy that aligns firm continuity with personal and professional transition goals.
    Identify and prepare future leaders through intentional delegation, mentoring and documented knowledge transfer.
    Develop systems and processes to preserve institutional knowledge and maintain operational stability during leadership change.
    Manage the psychological and organizational challenges of transition, staying engaged and effective throughout the process.
    Sustain focus, motivation and resilience to avoid burnout or “short-timer’s syndrome” while preparing for the next chapter of leadership.

    Speaker

    Dawn Anderson, CLM, SPHR, JD, MBA 

    Chief Human Resources Officer, Butler Snow LLP

    With over 30 years of experience across multiple industries, Dawn Anderson has presented at various chapter meetings, conferences and workshops. Her speaking engagements include the Atlanta Chapter and Jacksonville ALA Chapter meetings, the Georgia SHRM Conference and the Alabama Academy of General Dentistry. Anderson has also served as an Adjunct Professor at Kennesaw State University teaching the SHRM Certification Program. 

    Work-Life Separation for Legal Leaders: Science-Backed Strategies to Reduce Overload and Improve Daily Life


    Tuesday Feb 10, 2026, 10:00 AM to 10:10 AM CT

    Welcome: Opening remarks from ALA President Travis C. Armstrong, CLM, CPA.

    Tuesday Feb 10, 2026, 10:10 AM to 11:10 AM CT

    This workshop is designed for legal administrators and leaders managing the complex and often always-on demands of work and home. Grounded in neuroscience, positive psychology and mind-body research, the session explores why work-life separation — not balance — is essential for sustainable performance, mental clarity and emotional wellbeing.

    Participants will learn the brain science behind chronic stress, multitasking and cognitive overload, and why constant connectivity drains energy and decreases effectiveness. The session introduces practical, simple tools for transitions, micro-recovery, intentional focus and reconnecting with the present moment. McGraw will guide participants through realistic strategies that fit into our fast-paced world, helping participants protect their attention and focus to improve performance and support long-term well-being.

    Participants will leave with simple, realistic steps to implement sustainable habits that enhance both performance and quality of life.

    Understand the concept and rationale for work-life separation, including why “balance” is less effective than intentional separation in high-demand roles.
    Explain the neuroscience behind multitasking, attention and stress, and understand why cognitive switching erodes energy, focus and performance.
    Identify realistic, tangible ways to disconnect and recharge.
    Understand techniques to create a work-life transition plan with small, achievable strategies for improving focus, boundaries and daily energy.


    Speaker: 

    Meriden McGraw

    Director, University of Cincinnati Osher Center for Integrative Health

    Meriden McGraw is Director of Workplace Mindfulness at the Osher Center for Integrative Health at the University of Cincinnati and founder of Meriden Mental Fitness. She combines her master's level education in public health and positive psychology with extensive training in mindbody modalities to teach individuals and groups techniques for optimal wellbeing. McGraw has coached thousands of high-performing professionals across sectors, teaching practical, science-based tools to improve focus, wellbeing and leadership effectiveness.  

     
    Leading Forward — From Insight to Impact: Advancing Financial Strategy Through Cross-Department Collaboration


    Tuesday Feb 10, 2026, 11:40 AM to 12:40 PM CT

    Financial leadership drives the success and stability of every law firm, but today’s financial professionals can’t work in isolation. This session explores how collaboration among Finance, HR and Operations strengthens forecasting, budgeting and long-term planning. 

    Participants will learn how to translate financial data into strategy that influences staffing, productivity and firm performance. The discussion will emphasize how financial leaders can partner with other departments to align resources, communicate priorities and ensure the firm’s strategic and financial goals move in tandem. 

    The result is a unified approach to decision-making that positions financial professionals not just as stewards of the firm’s numbers, but as key architects of its future. 

    Understand how financial data connects to HR and operational strategies that impact firm growth.
    Use financial analytics to forecast trends, manage resources and guide firm-wide planning.
    Strengthen collaboration among Finance, HR and Operations to improve communication and accountability.
    Develop cross-functional approaches that elevate financial leadership as a catalyst for firm performance.

    Speaker
    Cecy Graf

    CEO, Federate Legal

    Cecy Graf is an accomplished financial leader known for her strategic acumen and transformative impact in the legal and technology sectors. With a distinguished career spanning decades, Graf’s journey is characterized by her unwavering commitment to driving financial excellence and fostering growth. As a CEO, Graf’s expertise shines in her ability to navigate complex financial landscapes. Her career encompasses diverse roles, from serving as an AmLaw 2nd 100 Chief Financial Officer to providing strategic guidance to start-up technology readiness and training companies.  

     
    Exit Strategy: How Legal Administrators Build Legacy and Continuity

    Tuesday Feb 10, 2026, 1:10 PM to 2:10 PM CT

    Administrative leadership transitions in law firms, whether planned or unexpected, can be both personal and organizationally complex. For legal administrators who have dedicated years to shaping firm culture, mentoring staff and steering operations, planning a succession is not just about logistics. It is about legacy, identity and continuity. 

    This session helps experienced legal executives prepare for their next chapter while ensuring firm stability and growth. Participants will explore how to let go with intention, empower rising leaders, document institutional knowledge and sustain personal well-being throughout the process. The session balances the emotional side of leadership transition with the structural strategies needed for seamless continuity. 

    Whether you’re preparing for retirement, evolving your role or simply planning ahead, this session will help you view succession as an act of leadership and an investment in the next generation of legal excellence, not an ending. 

    Develop a succession strategy that aligns firm continuity with personal and professional transition goals.
    Identify and prepare future leaders through intentional delegation, mentoring and documented knowledge transfer.
    Develop systems and processes to preserve institutional knowledge and maintain operational stability during leadership change.
    Manage the psychological and organizational challenges of transition, staying engaged and effective throughout the process.
    Sustain focus, motivation and resilience to avoid burnout or “short-timer’s syndrome” while preparing for the next chapter of leadership.

    Speaker

    Dawn Anderson, CLM, SPHR, JD, MBA 

    Chief Human Resources Officer, Butler Snow LLP

    With over 30 years of experience across multiple industries, Dawn Anderson has presented at various chapter meetings, conferences and workshops. Her speaking engagements include the Atlanta Chapter and Jacksonville ALA Chapter meetings, the Georgia SHRM Conference and the Alabama Academy of General Dentistry. Anderson has also served as an Adjunct Professor at Kennesaw State University teaching the SHRM Certification Program. 

    Work-Life Separation for Legal Leaders: Science-Backed Strategies to Reduce Overload and Improve Daily Life

    CLM Application Credit: 1 hour of Self-Management

    CLM Functional Specialist Credit: 1 hour of Human Resources

    CLM Recertification Credit: 1 hour of Communications and Organizational Management


    Leading Forward — From Insight to Impact: Advancing Financial Strategy Through Cross-Department Collaboration

    CLM Application Credit: 1 hour of Organizational Development

    CLM Functional Specialist Credit: 1 hour of Financial Management

    CLM Recertification Credit: 1 hour of Financial Management

    Exit Strategy: How Legal Administrators Build Legacy and Continuity

    CLM Application Credit: 1 hour of Organizational Development

    CLM Functional Specialist Credit: 1 hour of Legal Industry/Business Management

    CLM Recertification Credit: 1 hour of Legal Industry/Business Management

    For 3 hours of HR credit through HRCI, login to your HRCI portal and enter the code 732575.

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    For 3 PDCs through SHRM, login to your SHRM portal and enter the code 27-R9RPH. 

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    Spencer Smith

    Spencer X Smith consults for and invests in dozens of high-tech projects and teaches using simple language. His company AmpliPhi has worked with legal industry clients since 2015, and he has spoken at dozens of ALA events. After his 2025 ALA Conference session, he earned an average post-speech evaluation rating of 4.94/5.0. Audience feedback described his talk as 'the best AI session of the week' and praised his clear, actionable insights.

    Spencer teaches AI-related topics at the University of Wisconsin and is an AI consultant for the world's largest bond manager (PIMCO). He's a graduate of the Economics of Digital Assets program at the University of Pennsylvania, and is the author of Amazon Bestseller ROTOMA: The ROI of Social Media Top of Mind.

    Meriden McGraw

    Director

    University of Cincinnati Osher Center for Integrative Health

    Meriden McGraw is Director of Workplace Mindfulness at the Osher Center for Integrative Health at the University of Cincinnati and founder of Meriden Mental Fitness. She combines her master's level education in public health and positive psychology with extensive training in mindbody modalities to teach individuals and groups techniques for optimal wellbeing. McGraw has coached thousands of high-performing professionals across sectors, teaching practical, science-based tools to improve focus, wellbeing and leadership effectiveness.  

    Cecy Graf

    CEO

    Federate Legal

    Cecy Graf is an accomplished financial leader known for her strategic acumen and transformative impact in the legal and technology sectors. With a distinguished career spanning decades, Graf’s journey is characterized by her unwavering commitment to driving financial excellence and fostering growth. As a CEO, Graf’s expertise shines in her ability to navigate complex financial landscapes. Her career encompasses diverse roles, from serving as an AmLaw 2nd 100 Chief Financial Officer to providing strategic guidance to start-up technology readiness and training companies.  

    Dawn Anderson, CLM, SPHR, JD, MBA

    Chief Human Resources Officer

    Butler Snow LLP

    With over 30 years of experience across multiple industries, Dawn Anderson has presented at various chapter meetings, conferences and workshops. Her speaking engagements include the Atlanta Chapter and Jacksonville ALA Chapter meetings, the Georgia SHRM Conference and the Alabama Academy of General Dentistry. Anderson has also served as an Adjunct Professor at Kennesaw State University teaching the SHRM Certification Program. 

  • The Big Beautiful Bill: What it Means for You
    Product not yet rated Contains 2 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 01/07/2026

    This webinar breaks down the major provisions of the “Big Beautiful Bill” and translates them into practical, real-world implications for everyday taxpayers and law firms.

    This webinar breaks down the major provisions of the “Big Beautiful Bill” and translates them into practical, real-world implications for everyday taxpayers. We’ll cover changes to individual tax rates, overtime and tip income exclusions, updates to popular credits, expanded 529 uses, charitable opportunities, SALT cap adjustments, estate exemptions, and more. The goal is to give attendees a clear, actionable understanding of how these reforms may impact their households. financial plans, and law firms.


    Learning Objectives:

    • Identify the major tax provisions within the Big Beautiful Bill and how they differ from current law.
    • Evaluate how key changes impact their personal tax liability.
    • Apply the updated rules to common real-life scenarios to determine which deductions, credits, or planning opportunities may benefit them.
    • Recognize new planning considerations related to education benefits, estate exemptions, health accounts, and charitable incentives.

    This webinar is $50 for ALA members and $125 for non-members. Current CLMs may use the code 26CLM for a $5 discount. 

    This webinar breaks down the major provisions of the “Big Beautiful Bill” and translates them into practical, real-world implications for everyday taxpayers. We’ll cover changes to individual tax rates, overtime and tip income exclusions, updates to popular credits, expanded 529 uses, charitable opportunities, SALT cap adjustments, estate exemptions, and more. The goal is to give attendees a clear, actionable understanding of how these reforms may impact their households. financial plans, and law firms.


    Learning Objectives:

    • Identify the major tax provisions within the Big Beautiful Bill and how they differ from current law.
    • Evaluate how key changes impact their personal tax liability.
    • Apply the updated rules to common real-life scenarios to determine which deductions, credits, or planning opportunities may benefit them.
    • Recognize new planning considerations related to education benefits, estate exemptions, health accounts, and charitable incentives.

    This webinar is $50 for ALA members and $125 for non-members. Current CLMs may use the code 26CLM for a $5 discount. 

    CLM® Application Credit: 1 hour of Organizational Development.
    CLM® Application Credit for Functional Specialists: 1 hour 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 in the subject area of Financial Management (FM).

    Christopher Abell, CPA

    Abell Advisors

    Christopher Abell is a highly experienced Certified Public Accountant (CPA), US Navy Veteran, and former Treasurer of Mom's House of Phoenixville & the driving force behind Abell & Advisors. With a genuine passion for helping individuals and businesses navigate the complexities of taxation and financial planning, Christopher brings a wealth of expertise to every client interaction. His dedication to providing a high level of service is evident in his attention to detail and commitment to staying updated on the latest industry trends. Christopher' has extensive knowledge in taxation, cash flow analysis, and planning, making him a trusted advisor for clients across various industries. With a strong focus on the unique challenges faced by self-employed professionals like CRNAs, Christopher's insights and guidance empower clients to make informed decisions, optimize their financial strategies, and build a solid foundation for long-term success. Christopher Abell brings a personalized & reliable financial guidance that will help you achieve your goals with confidence.

  • The Confident Communicator: Elevate Your Brand, Impact and Confidence
    Product not yet rated Contains 2 Component(s), Includes Credits

    This session breaks down the essential elements of executive presence and shows attendees how to elevate their personal brand, strengthen their communication skills and build stronger professional relationships.

    In today’s fast-paced business landscape, professionals must communicate with clarity, confidence and credibility to stand out. This session breaks down the essential elements of executive presence and shows attendees how to elevate their personal brand, strengthen their communication skills and build stronger professional relationships. Through actionable tools and real-world strategies, participants will learn how to speak with authority, navigate challenging conversations and make a lasting impact in every room — regardless of title or experience.


    Learning Objectives:

    • Strengthen personal presence and communicate with clarity and confidence.
    • Build a strengthened personal brand that earns trust and elevates visibility.
    • Deliver messages with impact using body language, tone and intentional structure. 
    • Navigate high-pressure or difficult conversations with composure.

    This webinar is $50 for ALA members and $125 for non-members. Current CLMs may use the code 26CLM for a $5 discount. 

    In today’s fast-paced business landscape, professionals must communicate with clarity, confidence and credibility to stand out. This session breaks down the essential elements of executive presence and shows attendees how to elevate their personal brand, strengthen their communication skills and build stronger professional relationships. Through actionable tools and real-world strategies, participants will learn how to speak with authority, navigate challenging conversations and make a lasting impact in every room — regardless of title or experience.


    Learning Objectives:

    • Strengthen personal presence and communicate with clarity and confidence.
    • Build a strengthened personal brand that earns trust and elevates visibility.
    • Deliver messages with impact using body language, tone and intentional structure. 
    • Navigate high-pressure or difficult conversations with composure.

    This webinar is $50 for ALA members and $125 for non-members. Current CLMs may use the code 26CLM for a $5 discount. 

    CLM Application Credit: 1 hour of Self Management.

    CLM Functional Specialist Credit: 1 hour of Human Resources Management. 

    CLM Recertification Credit: 1 hour of Communication and Organizational Management. 

    Rich Bracken

    As a former in-house legal marketing and business development executive, Rich Bracken has worked with firms and their attorneys to differentiate their strategy and brand to grow revenue through client service and external marketing. Leveraging his robust in-house counsel network, he shares strategies with law firms to improve their client relationships through impactful and strategic methods. He has presented keynotes and workshops for numerous Fortune 100 in-house legal teams, AM Law 200 firms and some of the top legal associations in the country. Recognized by Smart Meetings as a National Top Speaker, Bracken’s creative, empathetic and performative keynotes have set him apart in the world of professional speaking. 

  • The Human Side of Succession: Building Trust and Protecting Your Firm's Future
    Product not yet rated Contains 1 Component(s) Recorded On: 12/10/2025

    Debbie Foster explores the emotional and cultural dynamics that make succession conversations uncomfortable, and how firm leaders can approach them with transparency and trust

    Why is succession planning so hard to talk about — and so easy to postpone? In this insightful and practical webinar, Debbie Foster explores the emotional and cultural dynamics that make succession conversations uncomfortable, and how firm leaders can approach them with transparency and trust. You’ll learn why financial readiness, identity and vulnerability often stand in the way of progress — and how to replace avoidance with intentional, trust-based planning. Join us to learn how to protect your firm, preserve client relationships and create a meaningful path for the next generation of leaders. 

    Learning Objectives: 

    • Learn the key elements of succession planning. 
    • Recognize cultural and emotional barriers that hinder open dialogue.
    • Apply trust-building strategies to start and sustain succession conversations.

    This webinar is $39 for ALA members and $99 for non-members. Current CLMs may use the code 25CLM for a $5 discount.

    Why is succession planning so hard to talk about — and so easy to postpone? In this insightful and practical webinar, Debbie Foster explores the emotional and cultural dynamics that make succession conversations uncomfortable, and how firm leaders can approach them with transparency and trust. You’ll learn why financial readiness, identity and vulnerability often stand in the way of progress — and how to replace avoidance with intentional, trust-based planning. Join us to learn how to protect your firm, preserve client relationships and create a meaningful path for the next generation of leaders. 

    Learning Objectives: 

    • Learn the key elements of succession planning. 
    • Recognize cultural and emotional barriers that hinder open dialogue.
    • Apply trust-building strategies to start and sustain succession conversations.

    This webinar is $39 for ALA members and $99 for non-members. Current CLMs may use the code 25CLM for a $5 discount.

    CLM Application Credit: 1 hour of Organizational Development. 

    CLM Functional Specialist: 1 hour of Legal Industry/ Business Management. 

    CLM Recertification: 1 hour of Legal Industry/ Business Management.

    Debbie Foster

    Affinity Consulting

    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.

  • How to Develop Your Voice: Getting a Seat at the Table, Gaining Influence and Effecting Change
    Product not yet rated Contains 2 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Learn strategies for building trust and credibility, developing consensus and forming crucial ally relationships — many of the essential ingredients for being a dynamic leader and change agent in our firms.

    Learn strategies for building trust and credibility, developing consensus and forming crucial ally relationships — many of the essential ingredients for being a dynamic leader and change agent in our firms. Understand the nuances of being a successful legal business and operations leader, from the importance of emotional intelligence to excelling and growing as a small team or department of one. 

    Learning Objectives: 

    • Learn language to use in activating your voice inside the firm.
    • Adapt skills for communicating effectively with leadership and other departments to solicit feedback and action.
    • Identify traits of valuable allies inside the firm to champion or vocalize initiatives on your behalf.
    • Assess and evangelize milestones, quick wins and anecdotal and hard evidence of your accomplishments. 

    This webinar is $50 for ALA members and $125 for non-members. Current CLMs may use the code 26CLM for a $5 discount. 

    Learn strategies for building trust and credibility, developing consensus and forming crucial ally relationships — many of the essential ingredients for being a dynamic leader and change agent in our firms. Understand the nuances of being a successful legal business and operations leader, from the importance of emotional intelligence to excelling and growing as a small team or department of one. 

    Learning Objectives: 

    • Learn language to use in activating your voice inside the firm.
    • Adapt skills for communicating effectively with leadership and other departments to solicit feedback and action.
    • Identify traits of valuable allies inside the firm to champion or vocalize initiatives on your behalf.
    • Assess and evangelize milestones, quick wins and anecdotal and hard evidence of your accomplishments. 

    This webinar is $50 for ALA members and $125 for non-members. Current CLMs may use the code 26CLM for a $5 discount. 

    CLM® Application Credit: 1.0 hour(s) of Self-Management Skills (SM).
    CLM® Application Credit for Functional Specialists: 1.0 hour(s) in the subject area of Human Resources (HR) towards the additional hours required of some Functional Specialists to fulfill the CLM application.
    CLM® Recertification Credit: 1.0 hour(s) in the subject area of Human Resources (HR).

    Jennifer Shankleton

    Chief Growth and Development Officer

    Brennan Manna Diamond LLC

    Jennifer Shankleton is a strategic-minded marketing executive with a deep knowledge of marketing communications, business development, public and media relations, and corporate and crisis communications with extensive experience in the professional services sector. She has served in first-chair legal marketing roles in firms across Northeast Ohio, and prior to legal marketing, Shankleton worked in financial services and business to consumer marketing and public relations. She has received a certification from Ackert Business Development Institute, developed BMD’s first business development coaching program and helped to launch the firm’s Associate Mentorship program. 
    Shankleton is a member of the Legal Sales and Service Organization (LSSO), currently serving on its Editorial Board, and has been a member and volunteer leader in the Legal Marketing Association since 2010.


  • Unlocking the Next Generation of Rainmakers: A Strategic Blueprint for Legal Administrators
    Contains 1 Component(s)

    As law firms prepare for the future, the ability to identify and cultivate next-generation rainmakers is becoming a strategic imperative. This dynamic webinar is designed specifically for Legal Administrators and firm leaders who want to play a proactive role in shaping their firm’s growth trajectory.

    As law firms prepare for the future, the ability to identify and cultivate next-generation rainmakers is becoming a strategic imperative. This dynamic webinar is designed specifically for legal administrators and firm leaders who want to play a proactive role in shaping their firm’s growth trajectory.


    In this webinar:

    •  Learn how legal administrators can become talent scouts for the next wave of high-performing client developers.
    • Discover what sets high-potential relationship builders apart — and why traditional metrics may miss the mark.
    • Explore how to assess next gen lawyers against the partner profile to uncover strengths and development needs.
    • Gain actionable tactics to jumpstart 2026 with a focused, fast-track plan for business development.
    • Learn examples from lawyers who built their “first million” and “next million” in personal originations — and what they did differently.
    • Describe at least three distinguishing characteristics of the “partner profile” and explain how these differ from traditional metrics of success in law firms.

    Learning Objectives: 

    • Identify key traits of high-potential rainmakers
    • Evaluate next gen talent against strategic growth criteria
    • Implement a three-month growth plan for business development

    This webinar is $39 for ALA members and $99 for nonmembers. Current CLMs can use the code 25CLM for a $5 discount.

    As law firms prepare for the future, the ability to identify and cultivate next-generation rainmakers is becoming a strategic imperative. This dynamic webinar is designed specifically for legal administrators and firm leaders who want to play a proactive role in shaping their firm’s growth trajectory.


    In this webinar:

    •  Learn how legal administrators can become talent scouts for the next wave of high-performing client developers.
    • Discover what sets high-potential relationship builders apart — and why traditional metrics may miss the mark.
    • Explore how to assess next gen lawyers against the partner profile to uncover strengths and development needs.
    • Gain actionable tactics to jumpstart 2026 with a focused, fast-track plan for business development.
    • Learn examples from lawyers who built their “first million” and “next million” in personal originations — and what they did differently.
    • Describe at least three distinguishing characteristics of the “partner profile” and explain how these differ from traditional metrics of success in law firms.

    Learning Objectives: 

    • Identify key traits of high-potential rainmakers
    • Evaluate next gen talent against strategic growth criteria
    • Implement a three-month growth plan for business development

    This webinar is $39 for ALA members and $99 for nonmembers. Current CLMs can use the code 25CLM for a $5 discount.

    CLM Application Credit: 1.0 hour(s) of Operational Development. 

    CLM Functional Specialist Credit: 1.0 hour(s) of Legal Industry/Business Management. 

    CLM Recertification Credit: 1.0 hour(s) of Legal Industry/Business Management.

    Frank Troppe

    Frank Troppe is a Consulting Partner for Korn Ferry and a successful sales Vice President for both publicly traded and private equity portfolio companies, who now focuses on professional services firms and guiding corporate lawyers interested in practice development. Troppe is a graduate of Northwestern University and Loyola University of Chicago Law School and has authored books on team productivity and collaboration. 

  • Can We Truly Juggle It All? Time Management Skills for Busy Legal Administrators
    Product not yet rated Contains 2 Component(s), Includes Credits

    This interactive workshop will provide practical, easy-to-incorporate tips to help you hone your time management skills, increase your productivity and set healthy workplace boundaries. This is a virtual version of the popular session from ALA's 2025 Annual Conference, featuring updates.

    Legal administrators live in an ever-connected world filled with constant distractions, nonstop demands, and never-ending deadlines. Now more than ever, mastering time management is critical to your success. This interactive workshop will provide practical, easy-to-incorporate tips to help you hone your time management skills, increase your productivity and set healthy workplace boundaries.

    Learning Objectives:

    • Best practices to eliminate distractions
    • Strategies to spend your time more efficiently
    • Techniques to get more organized
    • How to prioritize competing deadlines

    This webinar is $39 for ALA members and $99 for non-members. Current CLMs may use the code 25CLM for a $5 discount.

    Legal administrators live in an ever-connected world filled with constant distractions, nonstop demands, and never-ending deadlines. Now more than ever, mastering time management is critical to your success. This interactive workshop will provide practical, easy-to-incorporate tips to help you hone your time management skills, increase your productivity and set healthy workplace boundaries.

    Learning Objectives:

    • Best practices to eliminate distractions
    • Strategies to spend your time more efficiently
    • Techniques to get more organized
    • How to prioritize competing deadlines

    This webinar is $39 for ALA members and $99 for non-members. Current CLMs may use the code 25CLM for a $5 discount.

    CLM® Application Credit: 1.0 hour(s) of Self-Management Skills (SM).

    CLM® Application Credit for Functional Specialists: Not applicable.

    CLM® Recertification Credit: Not applicable.

    *SM sessions DO NOT qualify for CLM Application Credit for the Functional Specialist or Recertification.

    EJ Stern

    Cofounder

    Fractional Law Firm CMO

    EJ Stern, MA, CPC, is the Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer with Fractional Law Firm. She advises law firms and lawyers on how to effectively expand their business and generate greater revenue. Stern has nearly 20 years of experience leading strategy, business development, marketing and lateral integration for the legal industry. As a business development coach, she is adept at helping lawyers cultivate, retain and grow their client base. She served as U.S. Head of Client Development for Clyde & Co and Associate Director – Business Development Coaching for Troutman Pepper (f/k/a Troutman Sanders). Stern is certified through the Academy of Creative Coaching. She received her master’s degree from New York University, summa cum laude, and her bachelor’s degree from American University, summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa.

    Christy Walsh

    COO

    Drew, Eckl, & Farnham

    Christy Walsh is a seasoned C-level executive with more than 10 years of experience in strategic leadership and operations in the legal industry. Currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Drew Eckl & Farnham, she oversees all key administrative functions, including financial management, human resources, IT and facilities management. She has a proven track record of aligning people and processes with strategic business goals, implementing innovative solutions, and refining policies to optimize performance. Her passion for continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making and client service excellence makes her a key player in shaping and implementing long-term strategic goals for her firm.