Special
Event
ALA
Golf Tournament
Sunday,
May 04, 2008 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Few courses offer views
as stunning as those found at The Golf Club at Newcastle. Even more memorable
is the course itself. Designed by renowned golf course architect Robert E. Cupp
in consultation with Masters Champion Fred Couples, the facility combines
characteristics of some of the game’s legendary courses with innovative
practices to provide an exceptional playing experience round after round.
EXPG
- Pre-Conference Workshop
Best
Practices in a Globalized World
Sunday,
May 04, 2008 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
The 21st century has
brought with it unprecedented opportunities for commercial law firms as well as
some inevitable threats. This program will focus on the high-level issues
involved in law firm strategy and management, specifically from the perspective
that firms of all sizes—whether or not their practices have branch offices
and/or international involvement—need comprehensive information to remain
competitive.
PIPIE
- Idea Exchange
Personal
Injury Plaintiff (PIP) Idea Exchange
Sunday,
May 04, 2008 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Don’t miss this opportunity
to address issues unique to the personal injury plaintiff practice. Discuss
current problems and share solutions with your peers. Not able to stay all day?
Participate as much as your schedule allows. This idea exchange combines
round-table discussion and informal sharing for an exceptional networking
experience.
Special
Event
Chapter
Leaders Idea Exchange
Sunday,
May 04, 2008 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
If you’re an ALA chapter
officer, committee member, newsletter editor, Webmaster, vendor liaison or
section chair, you won’t want to miss this event! You’ll not only hear success
stories, but perhaps will also hear a few war stories from fellow chapter leaders
as well. Plan to participate in lively discussions on topics such as
educational programming, newsletters, membership recruitment, vendor relations,
chapter communications, leadership succession, bar liaison and more.
Special
Event
Regional
Council Meetings
Sunday,
May 04, 2008 1:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Chapter leaders and
Regional Council representatives should plan to attend their region’s Council
Meeting, led by 2007-2008 Regional Directors and Officers. You’ll gain valuable
insight for the year ahead.
PCWK
- Pre-Conference Workshop
Farsighted
Leadership in a Nearsighted World
Sunday,
May 04, 2008 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Leaders take people
where they need to go, not always where they want to go. Leaders must envision
the final destination before they even take the first step. In the legal world,
where administrators have to deal with everyone from the copier repairman to
high-powered attorneys, a delicate balance must be struck between
aggressiveness and passivity.
Special
Event
Members
Forum
Sunday,
May 04, 2008 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
All members are
cordially invited to join ALA’s leaders as they recap accomplishments of the
past year and provide the “insider’s view” on plans and activities for the
coming year. Learn how ALA continues to build its role as the source of
information and knowledge in the legal management industry, and how this can
benefit you.
Special
Event
Newcomers
Orientation
Sunday,
May 04, 2008 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
ALA wants your first
Annual Conference experience to be unforgettable! Join other first-time
attendees, the ALA Board of Directors, Regional Officers and members of the ALA
headquarters staff for an hour of introductions, informative discussion — and,
of course, advice about how to get the most out of Conference!
Special
Event
Welcome
Reception
Sunday,
May 04, 2008 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM