SECTION:  BRANCH OFFICE

The Branch Office Management Section meets every other month at different firm locations throughout Atlanta.  Members who manage branch or multi-office law firms are encouraged to attend these roundtable discussions. 

Sheri Rowand
Branch Office Chairperson
404-815-3398

SECTION:  COMMUNITY SERVICE

The Chapter takes seriously its responsibility to give back and support the community in which we work. The Community Relations Committee sponsors numerous events in an effort to participate in the social growth of our community.  

The Community Service Committee supports the National ALA Annual Community Challenge Weekend and has been a main supporter of the ”My House" program at our annual Business Partner Luncheon.

Hal Sutton
Community Relations Chairperson
678-583-4852

SECTION:  CORPORATE/GOVERNMENT

The Corporate/Government section is a newly formed group focused on the unique challenges facing legal administrators outside of private practice.  Contact Jay Boros if you are interested in participating.

Jay Boros

Corporate/Government Chairperson

404-827-3404

SECTION:  CLM STUDY GROUP

As one of the Chapter’s newest Certified Legal Managers, James Gillespie will be facilitating a CLM study group in advance of the exam given at ALA National in Montreal in May.  If you are interested in learning about this certification or plan to take the exam, please plan to attend study group sessions held at Constangy, Brooks & Smith, LLC.  The next scheduled date for this session is April 18.  Sessions will be held from 12:00 – 2:00 and lunch will be provided.

Those planning to participate in the study group and prepare for the May exam will be given the opportunity to win a CLM Study Guide ($250 value).  Our AALA chapter is so strongly behind this initiative it is providing 4 of these study guides to be given away!   Please see the Chapter Calendar at atlanta-ala.org for sign up and more detailed information.  Best of luck to all those planning to take this test!!!

 James Gillespie                        
CLM Co-Chairperson                 
404-525-8622

Deborah Higginbotham

CLM Co-Chairperson

404-240-4228

SECTION:  FINANCE

The Finance Section provides educational opportunities and assistance to Chapter members by providing broad-based, industry-wide statistical information relating to law firm financial management.

John Ahlrich
Finance Section Chairperson
404-261-7711

SECTION:  HUMAN RESOURCES

The Human Resources Section meets every other month at Alston + Bird LLP.  Discussion topics include current issues in employment law, employment trends, employee benefits, compensation, and other human resources related topics.  Members also benefit from the exchange of knowledge through guest speakers and roundtable discussions.  The next meeting of the HR Section will be Wednesday, June 14.  Cathy Benton, Chief Human Resources Officer with Alston+ Bird, will speak on “What Makes a Great Workplace.”  Cathy will share how A+B has kept its ranking and why it is considered such a great place to work. 

Please see the Chapter Calendar at http://www.atlanta-ala.org for sign up and more detailed information.

Shana Beldick
Human Resource Section Chairperson
404-881-7213

SECTION:  KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT

The Knowledge Management section provides an opportunity for members to discuss issues that relate to managing communities pf practice with in law firms.  Programs are designed around knowledge initiatives useful to various departments in law firms such as Information Technology, Marketing, Knowledge Services and Firm Administration.

Open
Knowledge Management Chair

SECTION:  SMALL FIRM

The Small Firm Management Section serves as an educational and networking group for members interested in topics related to management of smaller (1-30 attorneys) law firms.  The format of the meetings varies and includes roundtable discussions, guest speakers, and vendor presentations.

The next meeting for this group is on Wednesday, April 26 at Sommers, Scrudder & Bass.  These meetings provide a forum to discuss small office law firm management issues and topics.  Please see the Chapter Calendar at atlanta-ala.org for sign up and more detailed information.

Vivian Simis
Small Firm Management Section Chairperson
404-586-2023

SECTION:  TECHNOLOGY SECTION

The Technolgoy Section was formed to address tech issues specific to the legal community.   Whether you are a seasoned “techie” or pure novice, all can benefit from these informal sessions and speakers.  The next meeting of this group is Thursday, May 25 at the law offices of Arnall Golden Gregory LLP.

Paul Grulke
Technology Section Chairperson
404-873-8116

SECTION:  VENDOR RELATIONS

The Vendor Relations Committee was formed to address issues between the Atlanta Chapter and its vendors.  The Committee also serves as a liaison between the Chapter's newsletter advertising, web site advertising and Business Partner Luncheon.  The Committee holds yearly focus group meetings with vendor sponsors to gather feedback on how the Chapter is meeting their needs. 

Will Lee
Director of Vendor Relations
404-926-4121