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It's the End of the Year – Already! Author: Carol Coombs
It's the end of the year – already! It just never ceases to amaze me how fast time flies; each year moving faster and faster. It was a busy year for me, for all of us I am sure, and I don’t see that changing in 2009 as we face many new challenges in the legal world. During difficult times, I am even more grateful to be a part of this Chapter and to count each of... [More Info]
Technology With A Legal Twist Author: Melanie Kowel
Lawyer jokes aside, law firms are quirky places. But who knew that even technology was affected by the charms of the legal world? Providing technical support at a law firm is very different, very challenging, stated Michael Steele. And Steele should know. As site support manager for the Atlanta office of Epstein Becker & Green, he is intimately familiar with the legal side of technology. ... [More Info]
Action's On You Winner
Congratulations to our 2008 Action’s On You! game, Michael Steele of Epstein, Becker & Green! Michael had earned a lot of cards by chairing the IT Section, participating in community service activities and attending chapter luncheons. He won hands down with a Royal Flush! Our second place winner was Angela Herritt. As the winner, Michael has received a $2000 scholarship to the ALA Annual Conference in New Orleans.
AALA announces its 2009 membership involvement game - The Great Beantown Adventure. Click here for more information.
On Wednesday, December 10th members of AALA escaped from the office for a delicious buffet of holiday treats, a glass of wine, and some festive fun. It is the tradition of the Atlanta Chapter to support a charity at our Holiday... [More Info]
Please Welcome Our New AALA Members
Alvin Knox Jr Constangy, Brooks & Smith, LLP
Controller
Jody Diamond
Mazursky Constantine
CFO
Justina Brown
Hall, Booth, Smith & Slover, P.C.
Human Resources Coordinator
The Tyranny of Choice Author: N. Scott Pritchard, AIFA Capital Directions, LLC Why 401(K) Plans are Failing and the Cure to Save Them One of life’s great truisms is a corollary known as the Law of Unintended Consequences. It speaks to the notion that many well-intentioned ideas often have results that could have never been anticipated and that are, as military strategists like to say, sub -optimal. In... [More Info]
The Recent Amendments to the Americans with Disabilities Act Author: Anne-Marie Mizel What Every Employer Needs to Know New legislation has recently been passed that vastly increases employees’ rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act, overruling Supreme Court cases that had limited those rights. Those changes go into effect in just a few weeks. On September 25, 2008, President Bush signed into law a sweeping set of amendments to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA... [More Info]
Public Relations Author: Diana Sturisky, Jackson Spalding, Inc.
Have you ever noticed that the same attorneys are always quoted as experts in the news? How did they become the go-to sources for reporters? Do they know more than you do? Probably not. Getting noticed by the press is all about building and maintaining relationships. Here are some basic steps you can take to start building relationships with reporters and position yourself as a quotable expert for the press. 1. Establish your area expertise ... [More Info]
Training in Technology and the Road to Get There Author: Craig Cothern
My journey started last year when I left legal, not by choice, to join the arena of our business partners. So much can be said about the alliances that they bring, but you never understand fully until you are facing a tough road ahead. In very short terms, I found myself transitioned to supporting legal from the outside looking in. It was much like a child looking in the window of a toy store at Christmas time. But support I did, and I... [More Info]
Studies show workplace culture can either strengthen or hamper an organization’s success. And, with the current economic crisis creating uncertainty among workers, businesses, and the future of many law firms, now is the time to look inward. Rethink how your firm can gain a more competitive advantage by nurturing a workforce that also desires success and is willing to work that much harder for it. At the Extraordinary... [More Info]
Author: Sheri Rowand
As we celebrate our last issue for 2008, let’s pause to reflect during this time of year on the many positives in our lives. Heading that list is, of course, is our family and friends. High on our list is our professional lives, at least for me, having a great job and working with wonderful people. The ALA and AALA have provided me with professional and educational opportunities this year. Let’s face it, working in the legal industry can be challenging... [More Info]
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15-Jul-10
