New! ALA Business of Law Conferences

September 4-6, 2014 (Thursday-Saturday) Hilton Portland and Executive Towers, Portland, OR

September 11-13, 2014 (Thursday-Saturday) Palmer House, Chicago, IL

October 6-8, 2014 (Monday-Wednesday) Renaissance Worthington, Fort Worth, TX

October 27-29, 2014 (Monday-Wednesday) Sheraton, Philadelphia, PA

ALA's four new Business of Law Conferences will deliver broad-based legal management education and networking opportunities across North America this fall. These three-day events will offer educational sessions representing all core areas of interest to individuals engaged in the business of law, including management of human resources, facilities, communications, finance, technology and overall operations.

Each event is being designed to offer education and networking "closer to home" in relatively short time frames during which attendees — from principal administrators and functional specialists to those in executive roles — can more easily manage being away from their places of work.

For these conferences, ALA recently issued an official "Call for Presentations" seeking session topics that are broad in scope, but still made specific and applicable to the legal profession, with actionable takeaways for attendees. Relevance and resonance are critical. In addition, ALA is encouraging speakers with a relevant presentation to apply to speak at all four Business of Law Conferences, as ALA prefers to deliver top-notch, resonant, relevant education in all locations.

Accompanying the educational sessions will be table-top expositions featuring business partners that are suppliers of products and services to the legal profession. Also featured will be relevant keynote addresses and networking events during which attendees can engage with speakers, business partners and each other.

For more information about these events, including registration and fees, daily schedules, education session details, exhibitor lists and much more go to http://www.alanet.org/blc