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.  For this year's event, we will join the Partnership Against Domestic Violence as they work to beautify their facility and surrounding grounds by painting, building benches, etc.  For more details or to sign up, see the Chapter website.

Denise Hofrichter
Community Relations Chairperson
404-892-4022

SECTION:  CORPORATE/GOVERNMENT
The Corporate/Government section is a newly formed group focused on the unique challenges facing legal administrators outside of private practice.   

The next meeting with be at Noon on October 12, 2006, at CNN Center.  Contact Jay Boros if you are interested in participating.   

Jay Boros

Corporate/Government Chairperson

404-827-3404

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. 

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 Small Firm Section meeting is a joint meeting with the Technology Section at Noon on September 28 at Arnall, Golden & Gregory. See the Chapter website for more details or to sign up for the meeting.

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

SECTION:  TECHNOLOGY SECTION

The Technology 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 Technology meeting is a joint meeting with the Small Firm Section at Noon on September 28 at Arnall, Golden & Gregory. See the Chapter website for more details or to sign up for the meeting.

Paul Grulke
Technolgy 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