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Human Resources Section Meeting on 23-May-12 12:00 PM

Wed, 23 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Human Resources Section Meeting
Start Date: 23-May-12 12:00 PM
End Time: 23-May-12 1:30 PM
Location: Alston + Bird, LLP, Atlanta, GA 30309
Speaker: TBA

Event Details:

Please join us for the AALA HR Section Luncheon. We will have an open forum on HR issues in law firms and also focus on how to use social media as a recruiting tool. Lunch will be provided.

Alston + Bird, LLP

1180 W. Peachtree Street

Atlanta, GA 30309

Small Firm Meeting on 30-May-12 12:00 PM

Wed, 30 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Small Firm Meeting
Start Date: 30-May-12 12:00 PM
End Time: 30-May-12 1:30 PM
Location: Gray, Rust, St. Amand, Moffett & Brieske, Atlanta, Georgia 30326
Speaker: TBD

Gray, Rust, St. Amand, Moffett & Brieske

1700 Atlanta Plaza

Atlanta, Georgia 30326

Change Management: Leading and Managing Employees Through Organizational Change on 31-May-12 1:00 PM

Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Change Management: Leading and Managing Employees Through Organizational Change
Start Date: 31-May-12 1:00 PM
End Time: 31-May-12 2:00 PM
Location: Constangy, Brooks & Smith, LLP, Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Speaker: Dr. Randy Martin

Event Details:

Change is normal, natural, and inevitable. This webinar focuses on understanding the positive and negative ways people respond to change; how to move successfully through the common stages of change; how to develop resilience when confronted with undesirable change; and how to coach employees during times of change.

Why should you attend?
During these times of corporate mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, attempting to accomplish more with fewer resources, downsizing, and aggressive competition in the marketplace, having a workforce that adapts effectively to organizational change is critical. When management and human resource professionals have an understanding of how to lead their employees through change well, it can set the stage for a successful transition. In this webinar, we will discuss the stages of change, how to manage our own reticence, fears and anxieties, and how to fruitfully guide employees through a new work experience. We will examine styles of change leadership, as well as the causes of resistance to change. We will review how to set the stage for change, the importance of employee involvement and buy in, how to hear employees’ concerns, and how to respond supportively.

Areas Covered in the Session:

Identify the normal stages of response to change
Practice strategies to develop resilience in themselves and their employees
Effectively supervise employees who are having difficulty with organizational change

Who Will Benefit:

HR professionals
Employee Relations professionals
Managers

Constangy, Brooks & Smith, LLP

230 Peachtree St., NW

Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Trust and Triumph on 7-Jun-12 12:00 PM

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Trust and Triumph
Start Date: 7-Jun-12 12:00 PM
End Time: 7-Jun-12 1:30 PM
Location: Nelson Mullins, Atlanta, GA 30363
Speaker: Karla Brandau

Event Details:

Do you have the lingering effects of the recession on morale and trust in your office? Our speaker for June, Karla Brandau, CEO of Workplace Power Institute, routinely addresses these issues as she presents in associations and companies around the United States.

She will give you tips and techniques for:

Fixing broken trust

Identifying management levers to build morale

Helping employees gain inner motivations when external motivation continues to evaporate

Building pride in the firm

Valuing employees and impacting their productivity

Nelson Mullins

Suite 1700

Atlanta, GA 30363

Disciplining Workers for Inappropriate Social Media Posts: Policy Dos and Don'ts on 12-Jun-12 2:00 PM

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 18:00:00 GMT

Disciplining Workers for Inappropriate Social Media Posts: Policy Dos and Don’ts
Start Date: 12-Jun-12 2:00 PM
End Time: 12-Jun-12 3:00 PM
Location: Constangy, Brooks & Smith, LLP, Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Speaker: Melissa Fleischer, Esq.

Event Details:

COURSE DESCRIPTION: From her home computer, an employee criticizes her supervisor on Facebook. Several other employees chime in, all after hours. Your company has a clear policy that bars employees from depicting the company “in any way” on social media sites. Surely you can fire the employees, right?

Maybe not. This is a where the National Labor Relations Board filed an unfair labor practice complaint against an ambulance company, arguing that the employees were denied their right to freely discuss issues related to pay and work conditions.

Writing a social media policy is tricky, especially because this is an emerging area of law where the landscape is constantly changing. That’s bad news for HR executives who are trying to do the right thing and protect their companies.

The good news is that this Webinar will lay out social media policy best practices and alert you to the biggest pitfalls you face.

Our speaker, attorney Melissa Fleischer, will detail what employers need to know including:

What actions you can lawfully take to discipline or terminate employees for what they say on social media sites like Facebook
Recent case law when employers have disciplined or terminated employees for comments on social media sites
Analysis of state laws that prohibit discipline and terminations for lawful off-duty conduct
What constitutes lawful off-duty conduct
How to protect your organization when you discipline or terminate employees for social media policy violations.

Constangy, Brooks & Smith, LLP

230 Peachtree St., NW

Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Evening Summer Social on 14-Jun-12 5:30 PM

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 21:30:00 GMT

Evening Summer Social
Start Date: 14-Jun-12 5:30 PM
End Time: 14-Jun-12 7:30 PM
Location: Fado Irish Pub, Atlanta, GA 30305
Event Details:

Come join your AALA friends and Business Partners for an evening of fun and great food. Don't forget, this event counts as one of the qualifying events to receive the $345 registration fee to the upcoming Region 2 Conference. If you attend this, you only need to attend one Chapter Speaker Series on May 16, June 20 or July 20 to receive the registration fee!

Fado Irish Pub

273 Buckhead Ave.

Atlanta, GA 30305

Ask The Administrator - Panel Discussion on 20-Jun-12 12:00 PM

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Ask The Administrator - Panel Discussion
Start Date: 20-Jun-12 12:00 PM
End Time: 20-Jun-12 1:30 PM
Location: East Andrews, Atlanta, Georgia 30305
Speaker: Judy Fulk, Greg Rimes, James Gillespie, Jose Romera and Michael Stephens - Moderator

East Andrews

56 East Andrews Drive

Atlanta, Georgia 30305

Small Firm Meeting on 27-Jun-12 12:00 PM

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Small Firm Meeting
Start Date: 27-Jun-12 12:00 PM
End Time: 27-Jun-12 1:30 PM
Location: Gray, Rust, St. Amand, Moffett & Brieske, Atlanta, Georgia 30326
Speaker: TBD

Gray, Rust, St. Amand, Moffett & Brieske

1700 Atlanta Plaza

Atlanta, Georgia 30326

Marketing Section Meeting on 10-Jul-12 12:00 PM

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Marketing Section Meeting
Start Date: 10-Jul-12 12:00 PM
End Time: 10-Jul-12 1:30 PM
Location: Locke Lord, LLP, Atlanta, Georgia 30305

Locke Lord, LLP

3333 Piedmont Road, Suite 1200

Atlanta, Georgia 30305

Summer Social on 20-Jul-12 12:00 PM

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Summer Social
Start Date: 20-Jul-12 12:00 PM
End Time: 20-Jul-12 1:30 PM
Location: Magnolia Hall at Piedmont Park, Atlanta, GA 30306
Event Details:

Ladies and gentleman, step right into the most exciting AALA Summer Social in ages! We’re celebrating summer Carnival Style! So practice your ring tossing skills and save room for some good ole fairway-style food! This is a luncheon you will not want to miss – there will be fantastic prizes, fun games and yummy food.

AALA Socials are great opportunities to network with your peers, one of the key benefits of belonging to AALA. It is a great time to catch up with your fellow members and see what is going on the legal field outside of your office walls. So grab an AALA friend you haven’t seen in awhile or someone who might want to join AALA and celebrate summer with us!

If you bring an AALA member to this event who has not attended an AALA event in one year, you will receive a $25 Amazon card - MIA Members. Better yet, if you bring a potential AALA member, and they join AALA, you will receive $50.

Attend this event and you are halfway there to receiving the $345 registration fee to ALA Region 2 Conference in Atlanta. All that is left is attending either the Evening Social in June or the Business Partner Expo in August. For more information on the FREE registration to the ALA Region 2 Conference, click here.

Magnolia Hall at Piedmont Park

400 Park Drive

Atlanta, GA 30306

AALA Connection - Spring 2012 Edition

Amanda Davis - noemail@atlanta-ala.com — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:19:59 GMT

A Note From AALA

AALA Connection - Spring 2012 - New PDF Format!

The Spring 2012 Edition of the AALA Connection is here!

WE HAVE A NEW FORMAT! The AALA Connection is now a PDF that you can download and review on your favorite device (pdf-ready) or print and read at your leisure! We hope you enjoy this new format! Please click the link to download the AALA Connection, Spring Edition Newsletter of articles, member news, upcoming events, chapter, ALA National and regional related items and much more from AALA. Enjoy!

You are receiving this email because you have signed up to receive our Newsletter.If you are an AALA member or a Business Partner and have received this message twice, you are in both email groups. If you received this twice, please contact Jennifer Brinkley. You can also request for others in your office to receive this newsletter.

If you are not a member of AALA, but work in a management capacity in a law firm or legal department and have considered joining AALA, now is a great time to do so. Contact Kim Austin or Jennifer Brinkley for more information.

If you are a Business Partner or considering becoming involved in the Chapter, there are options available. Business Partners, please click here to view our web page dedicated to our Business Partners. The full program is there for review. If you are not a Business Partner, you may want to consider attending our 2012 Business Partner Expo in August. If you have any questions or comments, please contact John Ahlrich.

Diamond Sponsors

This newsletter is provided for by the generous support of our 2012 Diamond Sponsors:

Atlanta Association of Legal Administrators

P.O. Box 79019 | Atlanta, GA 30357-2019 | (770) 846-3402

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16-Apr-12 10:19 AM

AALA In the Know

Jennifer Brinkley - noemail@atlanta-ala.com — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:00:00 GMT

Dear [firstname],

Hope everyone is enjoying this mild winter we have been having! Spring is almost here which brings to mind new beginnings, fresh starts and crisp, clean desks, offices and homes. Maybe AALA can help you accomplish those or other goals you may have in mind through our educational, networking and volunteer opportunities. Keep reading to find out some of the goings on in AALA and visit atlanta-ala.com often to keep In the Know!

While you are checking out the AALA website and calendar, please be sure to register for any events in which you may be interested. You can also check the Attendees link for each event to see who will be there. If you notice one of your friends hasn't signed up, consider personally inviting them - maybe they forgot and your reminder was all they needed!

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Special Agent Assignment

Locate and Retrieve!

Speaking of your AALA friends… We have a special mission this year to get YOU involved in AALA. We want to see you at the monthly meetings, our community service events and other fun events!

Your special assignment this year is to Locate & Retrieve Missing in Action “MIA” AALA Members. An MIA member is one that has not attended an AALA Event in 12 months (not including the Business Partner Expo or Holiday Luncheon). Learn more here.

For each MIA Member you bring to an event in 2012, you will receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card!

Special Agents must inform a Board Member that they brought an MIA member to a meeting/event. If you would like to know who our MIA members are, please contact Jennifer Brinkley.

2012 Community Service Initiative

Westlake High School

This year the AALA is partnering with Westlake High School. Westlake has many areas where we can support their students throughout the year. We will be sponsoring various activities including donation drives for Westlake students that are homeless or are in need of additional support. Click here for more information.

Two upcoming opportunities to support Westlake:

Join us on March 12^th from 6-8pm at Westlake High School for Westlake’s Scholarship Night. Westlake has 75-100 Seniors that will need assistance completing scholarship applications for college. We will help out by proofreading essays and helping fill out the applications. Click here to register and be sure to spread the word throughout your firm! Guests are welcome!

AALA is holding a clothing/supply drive for the homeless students of Westlake and their families. Please click here for a list of supplies needed, or if you would like to assist financially, click here. We will purchase Caps and Gowns for graduating seniors with any donations. Plan on bringing your donations to the March Meet & Greet on March 21^st at the Commerce Club. You may also contact Rachelle Jones, our 2012 Community Service Committee Chair for other drop-off options.

AALA Website Focus Group

We need your ideas!

Are you looking for a way to become more involved in AALA and share creative ideas? AALA is exploring options that could result in big changes to the chapter website this year. We are looking to form a small focus group of members that have an interest in sharing ideas and contributing to the new site. Please contact Michael Steele if you are interested.

Diamond Sponsors

This newsletter is provided for by the generous support of our 2012 Diamond Sponsors:

Atlanta Association of Legal Administrators

P.O. Box 79019 | Atlanta, GA 30357-2019 | (770) 846-3402

info@atlanta-ala.com | www.atlanta-ala.com

29-Feb-12 1:00 PM

AALA On the Go

Jennifer Brinkley - noemail@atlanta-ala.com — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Dear [firstname],

Have you heard the news about this year's Community Service initiatives? The Community Service Committee is excited to announce our sponsorship of Westlake High School. We have a full year of activities planned to assist the students of this school, beginning with a March Clothing Drive, which includes a drive for prom dresses and financial assistance for Caps & Gowns. If you would like to make a donation, click here. We are also hosting a Scholarship Night where AALA members and Business Partners will assist students in completing scholarship applications. Learn More.

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March Speaker Series

Meet & Greet & Pass the Gavel

Morning Event

Join us as the 2011/2012 AALA Board of Directors passes the gavel to the 2012/2013 AALA Board of Directors. You will also have an opportunity to meet some of our 2012 Business Partners and hear about some exciting plans for 2012. We will be collecting clothing, including Prom Dresses, for Westlake High School. A representative from Westlake High School will also tell us about the school and how AALA is assisting their students. Don't miss this great opportunity to network with your fellow members!

Day: Wednesday, March 21, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Location: The Commerce Club/Downtown

Register

Upcoming Section Meetings

Small Firm Section

Top 5 Small Law Firm IT Trends / Tony Rushin, Network 1

Learn what all the best firms are doing this year with their technology. Lunch will be provided by Esquire Deposition Services.

Day: Wednesday, February 29, 12:00 - 1:30

Location: Gray, Rust, St. Amand, Moffett & Brieske

Register

Community Service Event

Scholarship Application Night / Westlake High School

Please join us at Westlake High School on March 13th to help their seniors complete scholarship applications. Westlake is estimating that 75–100 students will need help in this process.

Professionals would partner with students to review/complete scholarship applications. Purpose would be to have professionals available to work individually with seniors to complete essays, applications, etc.

Professionals would be expected to proof the essay for grammar, punctuation, etc.

Day: Monday, March 12, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Westlake High School, 2370 Union Road, South Atlanta

Register

Chairperson Leadership Exchange

AALA Chairperson Training & Idea Exchange

This meeting is for 2012/2013 Chapter Chairs or Volunteers. At this meeting, we will discuss:

1. Chapter goals & Chairperson expectations

2. Ideas to meet members' needs

3. Meeting attendance ideas

4. Website training

5. Idea exchanges

The entire meeting will be dedicated to our Chairs. As such, we would like to request all our Chairs attend this meeting. We would like to focus our attention on making our chapter as beneficial as possible to our members and need your input to accomplish this.

Day: Wednesday, March 14, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Location: Fields, Howell

Register

ALA Webinar

Coaching Skills for Supervisors; Become the Great Boss Every Employee Wants to Work For / Colleen Bracken

When managers and supervisors master the art of coaching, their direct reports are fiercely loyal to the company, have infectious enthusiasm for the work they do and want to spend the rest of their careers growing along with your business.

When they fail to “get” the magic of coaching, retention, productivity and morale will suffer...

This session qualifies for CLM certification.

Day: Wednesday, March 14, 2:00 - 3:00

Location: Constangy, Brooks & Smith

Register

Small Firm Section

Topic & Speaker To Be Determined

Day: Wednesday, March 29, 12:00 - 1:30

Location: Gray, Rust, St. Amand, Moffett & Brieske

Register

Upcoming Speaker Series

April Speaker Series

The Art of the Deal - Effective Use of Negotiation Skills / Barry Elms, Strategic Negotiations

A dynamic seminar designed for business professionals.

Objectives of the program:

Provide a practical and comprehensive guide to getting agreement through the process of negotiation.

Program benefits:

Attendees will learn how to be both persuasive and creative in the negotiating arena.

Program highlights:

*Control the outcome of all interactions with an easy to use 5 point game plan.

*Protect your profit margins with 6 powerful strategies.

*Learn the one thing that will give you an edge in all your negotiations.

*Finding creative solutions to complex negotiations with customers and colleagues.

*The 7 keys to negotiating like a pro.

Day: Wednesday, April 11, 12:00 - 1:30

Location: W Hotel/Midtown

Register

May Speaker Series

Diversity and the Law / Michael S. Cohen, Partner, Duane Morris

Diversity is no longer just a black/white, male/female and old/young issue. The workforce has evolved into a rich mosaic of people from diverse cultures, beliefs and backgrounds. As a result, administrators must understand the broader issues of diversity and how diversity affects many people within the firm. Join this session to learn practical ideas to attract and retain diverse talent, how to avoid unlawful discrimination and the benefits of strengthening diversity in your firm!

Day: Wednesday, May 16, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Location: Loews Hotel/Midtown

Contact Us

Atlanta Association of Legal Administrators

P.O. Box 79019
Atlanta, GA 30357-2019
(770) 846-3402

info@atlanta-ala.com
www.atlanta-ala.com

Community Service

We are pleased to announce we will be sponsoring a local Atlanta High School this year.

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Get Involved

AALA is looking for a few good men and women.

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Mission Statement

The Mission Statement of the Atlanta Association of Legal Administrators is to improve the quality of management in legal services organizations; promote and enhance the competence and professionalism of legal administrators and all members of the management team; and represent professional legal management and managers to the legal community and to the community at large.”

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26-Feb-12 11:00 AM

Roll Out the Red Carpet

Kim Austin - noemail@atlanta-ala.com — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 17:00:00 GMT

Roll Out the Red Carpet!

Please welcome our newest AALA Members!

Gwenlynn Hall-Curry

Client Accounting Administrator

Hunton & Williams LLP

Jennifer Malcho

Office Administrator

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Cheryl Murdock

Director of Information Technology

Smith Welch Webb & White, LLC

Barbara Shirkey
Chief Human Resources Officer
Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP

Rachel Watters
Human Resources Generalist
McCurdy & Candler LLC

31-Dec-11 12:00 PM

2012/2013 Slate of Officers

Dina Wolfe - noemail@atlanta-ala.com — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 17:00:00 GMT

2012/2013 AALA Board of Directors Nominees

The Nominating Committee, led by our current Past President, Dina Wolfe, has set forth the following AALA members as nominees for the 2012/2013 Board of Directors. We will be accepting additional nominees at or before the January 18^th Chapter Luncheon if you would like to nominate someone. The formal vote for the slate of officers will be on February 15^th at the Chapter Luncheon.

2012/2013 Slate of Officers

President

Elena Lee

Troutman Sanders LLP

Vice President/President Elect

Amanda Davis, CLM

Fields Howell

Secretary

Irene Jean-Brice

Pankey & Horlock, LLC

Treasurer

Betsy Wells, CLM

Friend Hudak & Harris LLP

Director of E-Communications

Michael Steele

Epstein Becker & Green PC

Director of Membership

Kim Austin

Alston + Bird LLP

Director of Newsletter and Public Relations

Beth Jenkins Baughman, CLM

Locke Lord LLP

Director of Vendor Relations

John Ahlrich

Berman Fink Van Horn P.C.

Immediate Past President

Will Lee

Goodman McGuffey Lindsey & Johnson LLP

Chapter Manager

Jennifer Brinkley

Atlanta Association of Legal Administrators

31-Dec-11 12:00 PM

Member Profle - Rachelle Jones

Emily Dollar - noemail@atlanta-ala.com — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 17:00:00 GMT

MEMBER PROFILE Rachelle Jones HR Administrator Hartman Simons & Wood LLP Member of AALA since: 2010
Firm / Professional Info you’d like to share: I have been working in the legal industry for 6 years. I started with Lyons Solicitors (Commercial Real Estate Law) in Brisbane, Australia, where I assisted the Office Manager and with the Firm’s accounting needs. After 2.5 years with Lyons Solicitors, I moved back to the U.S. and settled in Atlanta. Within a week of moving to Atlanta I started working for Hartman Simons. Hartman Simons has 62 employees (30 attorneys). Hartman Simons is a wonderful place to work with great benefits and people. Our managing partner is one of the most kind and caring people I have ever met. The managers are all very supportive. I have learned a great deal from them. I have been blessed by having the opportunity to work at both firms. AALA Involvement: Due to work and school I haven’t been able to be as involved in AALA as I would like. I participate on the Community Relations committee and helped with Casino Royale in 2010. I've attended Chapter luncheons, Small Firm Section meetings and socials.

All About Rachelle: I am responsible for the firm’s Human Resource needs, benefits, accounts payable, and escrow transactions. I became a legal administrator because it was a great chance to grow professionally and help my firm. The position itself fell in my lap. I was working as the assistant for the Controller and the Office Administrator for Hartman Simons when the Office Administrator position became available. Due to the knowledge I obtained while assisting the Administrator, Hartman Simons offered me the position. The thing I like best about being a legal administrator is that it is a job where you never stop learning, you get to help people, and the range of duties involved. The thing I like least about being a legal administrator is that HR tends to be isolated due to the nature of our job. The hardest situation I have had to deal with was the departure of our old Administrator and the reduction in workforce that followed shortly thereafter. A major issue facing legal administrators today is the ever changing economy. The past three years have been difficult for Administrators. We have had to deal with issues such as reductions in force or furloughs while trying to keep morale up. To be successful, legal administrators have to be organized, caring & confident. As a legal administrator, I never thought I would have to go through so much MAIL. The best advice I’ve received from a fellow legal administrator is to join groups like ALA/AALA and subscribe to newsletters and blogs to keep up with the changing times and legislation. I think legal administrators are important to the legal industry because we handle the items that deal with running the business and employees so the attorneys can focus on their clients. In the office, I try to set an example by being constant in everything I do whether it is with attendance, policies, schedules, etc. I also try to resolve questions and problems as quickly and as fairly as possible. I try to encourage my staff to grow professionally and personally. Several of the assistants have joined me for hikes, yoga or Zumba. Our receptionist is interested in HR and Accounting, so I send her links and web pages so she can learn more. Just recently I started a wellness program that encourages members of the firm to get active. If I wasn’t a legal administrator I would be an Accountant/Controller or an Architect. I joined ALA/AALA because it is a great resource for any Administrator. The conferences offer a wide range of education, while the members offer support and feedback for any situation. Three words that best describe me are honest, caring & adventurous. My plans for the next 10 years include… I don’t tend to plan that far ahead. I believe life has many things in store for me but plans change. The goals I have for the next several years include finishing my degree in Management and Accounting at Kennesaw State; purchasing a house; traveling more. Since I am very new to the Administrator role, I plan to continue growing in this field by attending conferences, seminars and testing for certifications. My life outside of work has been extremely busy since I decided to go back to school. I’m currently taking 9 credit hours in the evenings and weekends in the hopes of completely my degree in the next 2 years. While I find it challenging to balance studying and work, it is very rewarding to be doing well in both areas of my life. Activities (other than work) that I’m involved in: School – Accounting and Management, hiking (favorite trail so far is Ravens Cliff near Helen), reading (Favorite Series – Dragon Price by Melanie Rawn), Zumba, yoga, traveling (Australia is my favorite) or anything outdoors (white water rafting, kayaking, zip lining, camping).

31-Dec-11 12:00 PM

President's Message

Will Lee - noemail@atlanta-ala.com — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 17:00:00 GMT

Season’s Greetings and Happy New Year to All!

I hope each and every one of you had an enjoyable holiday season and I hope the New Year brings you Peace, Happiness and Success.

As I reflect on 2011 in regards to AALA, the first thought I have is how quickly the year went by. It seems like just last week this year’s Board of Directors was sworn in and began our terms of office. We’ve had a very productive year and all of us have worked diligently to manage your chapter well and maintain the high standards set for us by previous boards. I would like to thank each of the board members for their hard work. Elena, Dina, Sarah, Betsy, Kim, Amanda, Joe, Michael and Jennifer, “Thank you”.

The Board cannot (and will not) take full credit for this year’s success of the chapter. So many other individuals and organizations contribute to our success, not only this year but in years past, and I would be remiss if I did not mention them. To our member volunteers who plan and organize our projects; our Business Partners who help provide resources in support of our chapter’s mission; our members who actively participate in chapter activities; our firms who allow us the time necessary for chapter activities; and, finally, our families who support our professional activities, THANK YOU!

Like me, I’m sure most of you are buried in work this time of year, but let’s not forget all the activities AALA has on the horizon. Elena Lee has pulled together an exciting group of speakers for the 2012 Speaker Series and our section chairs have done an equal job. Take a moment, log on to the chapter calendar and see what events we have coming up. In January, on the 12th, we have the Technology section meeting featuring the topic, “Maximize & Mine Social Media” and on the 18th we have our monthly speaker series featuring the topic, “Real Heroes Don’t Wear Spandex”. Both of these events look very interesting. Please register on the chapter website via the calendar event.

As we all bring 2011 to a close, let me close this message by telling you how much I appreciate all the support I’ve been given this year and how honored I am to be serving as President of the Atlanta Chapter of Legal Administrators.

Happy New Year!

31-Dec-11 12:00 PM

Get Involved! Volunteer!

Jennifer Brinkley - noemail@atlanta-ala.com — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 17:00:00 GMT

Get Involved! Volunteer!

Are you looking for a great way to expand your horizons? Want to feel like you’re sitting on top of the world? Volunteer within the AALA! Getting involved in a professional organization such as AALA will not only help you grow professionally, but you will be sure to make new friends along the way. Take the advice of our own Carole Morris: “I am a firm believer that if you belong to an organization, you should participate in whatever way you can to help that organization become the best it can be… If you are like me, you will get back way more than you give.”

Now, more than ever, AALA Members should make sure they are taking advantage of all the Chapter's benefits. Stay informed by attending Section meetings. Did you know that the AALA has ten sections that can help you expand your legal knowledgebase? If there is a particular section you attend regularly, please consider volunteering to Chair that Section. If you think Chairing is too much responsibility, how about hosting a meeting? You could also share your expertise with your colleagues by speaking at a section meeting or writing an article for one of our newsletters.

The AALA also has 11 committees where you can get connected to the Chapter and practice your leadership skills. Consider serving on or chairing one of these committees. From Community Service to our Vendor Relations Committee, there are so many ways to plug in and make a difference in our chapter. We want the AALA to be the best it can be, but we cannot do it without our volunteers!

If you feel like you cannot commit to a Section or Committee, but still are interested in helping out with the chapter, let us know. We often need volunteers for various short-term projects like article submissions, editing/reviewing chapter communications, input on education, set-up for meetings, etc. There is always a place for people to Get Involved no matter what their time constraints!

In 2012, we encourage everyone to Get Involved in the AALA! You'll be better for it! Click here to learn more about our Section meetings and/or to volunteer to Chair a Section or host or speak at one these meetings. Click here to volunteer for one of the AALA Committees.

31-Dec-11 12:00 PM

Thoughts from the Sidelines, December 19, 2011

John M. Jakovenko, SPHR, CLM - noemail@atlanta-ala.com — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:00:00 GMT

Krampus Who?

So you have heard of St. Nicholas…but, allow me to introduce you to another character who is quite famous during the holidays in the Alpine countries. While St. Nick is the traditional gift giver extraordinaire, there is another individual who accompanies St. Nicholas on his rounds. Krampus. While the good girls and boys get wonderful gift, the bad girls and boys are captured by Krampus to be eaten for Christmas dinner!

The story of Krampus dates back to pre-Christian time, even as far back as Greek Mythology when a horned creature, similar to a goat was created to help guide the morals of children. In the countries like Germany and Austria, St. Nick made his rounds and delivered gifts on December 5th. The children were told that St. Nicholas would give them gifts if they were good, however, if they were bad, they would be punished with a old switch or they may be taken to Krampus’s lair to be devoured for his Christmas dinner.

To this day, Krampus is still a part of holiday tradition in some European countries. Men dress in the traditional hairy goat-like costumes and scare children on December 5th. The typical gift to give to Krampus is Schnapps in order to ward off his attack.

So this year, have your Schnapps ready and be prepared to be a good boy or girl! And yes, I did meet Krampus, and lived to tell the tale.

By John M. Jakovenko, SPHR, CLM, Director of Human Resources

31-Dec-11 10:00 AM

Thoughts from the Sidelines, December 27, 2011

John M. Jakovenko, SPHR, CLM - noemail@atlanta-ala.com — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:00:00 GMT

Fernbank Museum - Holiday Culture in Our Backyard!

The Fernbank Museum is exploring holiday celebrations around the world. The holiday event taking place now through January 8th is called a Winter Wonderland Celebration. They have different celebration exhibits and interactive items so visitors may learn how holidays are celebrated around the globe. Events such as Mama Koku (interactive tales from Africa), Piñata Craft, and "The Legend of Old Befana' (tale from Italy) allow you to get up close and personal with various celebrations! Check out the website for more details.

http://www.fernbankmuseum.org/explore-exhibits/special-exhibitions/winter-wonderland/

Remember, diversity's focus is on what makes us different and unique. Explore diversity in your own backyard at the Fernbank Museum!

31-Dec-11 10:00 AM

ALA Region 2-3 Conference

noemail@atlanta-ala.com — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 03:00:00 GMT

The Region 2 Annual Conference will combine this year with Region 3 and be held November 13-15 at the Hyatt Regency in Indianapolis, IN. Make plans now to attend!

July Summer Social

noemail@atlanta-ala.com — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 03:00:00 GMT

Our Annual Summer Social will be held at Magnolia Hall in Piedmont Park on Friday, July 18th. Join us for Beach Blanket Bingo and lunch from The Varsity! There will be lots of prizes and we'll be awarding a Region 2 Conference Scholarship to Indianapolis. Hope to see everyone there!

Director of Human Resources & Employee Benefits

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Title: Director of Human Resources & Employee Benefits Description: Director of Human Resources and Employee Benefits Premier mid-sized law firm in downtown Atlanta seeks Director of Human Resources and Employee Benefits. The ideal candidate must have a degree from an accredited university and either a masters or other post graduate degree in Human Resources or a minimum of 5 years experience in a Human Resources position handling matters such as hiring, termination, employee relations, compensation and employee benefits, policy and procedures, staff recruitment, internal investigations and documentation responsibilities. Experience working in a law firm or other professional services organization preferred. Primary Responsibilities: · Management of the staff · All HR functions for all employees and all employee relations issues · Recruitment efforts for exempt and non-exempt staff · Assisting management with staff compensation...

Legal Recruitment Administrator (or Coordinator)

Mon, 07 May 2012 19:00:00 GMT

Desired Position Title: Legal Recruitment Administrator (or Coordinator) Experience: SONNENSCHEIN NATH & ROSENTHAL LLP - Washington, DC June 2007 – May 2010 Legal Recruitment Administrator · Managed attorney recruitment, from law student to partner levels, for the East Coast Region (DC, NY, and NJ offices) · Worked with Firm leadership to assess and fill hiring needs through all stages of application and review process · Planned and executed summer associate program, including coordinating on-campus and callback interviews, planning weekly events, selecting mentors, and facilitating reviews in consideration of full-time associate offers · Supervised Recruitment Assistant by providing procedural training, delegating tasks, and overseeing projects · Organized various social events for special Firm occasions (e.g., annual parties, scholars luncheons, partner receptions) · Represented the Firm by engaging in...

Legal Assistant or Executive/Personal Assistant

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Desired Position Title: Legal Assistant or Executive/Personal Assistant Experience: CHAMBERLAIN HRDLICKA 2008-present 191 Peachtree Street, 34th Flr. Atlanta, GA 30303 Legal Assistant Ø Assistant to two senior partners (one corporate and one commercial real estate) and one litigation associate Ø Transcription and preparation of legal documents Ø Organization of files Ø Daily attorney time entry and preparation of cover letters sending out final client invoices Ø Maintain all attorney calendars, travel arrangements and expense reimbursements Ø Assist paralegal in preparation of closing documents and obtaining name certificate for new corporations, preparing minutes and bylaws, ordering corporate minute books and organization of corporate minute books Ø Preparation of complex closing binders BURR AND FORMAN 2004-2008 171 17TH Street Atlanta, GA 30361 ...

Paralegal

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Desired Position Title: Paralegal Experience: PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Contract Paralegal Garden City Croup - Melville, New York 2010 to 2011 Contract Position resulting from BP Oil Spill.  Legal document preparation.  Case Research and Statute Summarization  Heavy Blue Book and Lexis Nexis Citation.  New Client intake screening/Email and telephone contact  Type and proofread client letters, memorandums, reports, motions and briefs. EEO and Diversity Paralegal Arrow Electronics - Melville, New York 2008 to2009 Researched and Investigated EEO reporting of personnel or employment records  Regulate internal and external EEO investigations with employees and new hire applicants.  Conduct EEO training classes supporting upper management.  Review, approve and maintain agency EEO plans and ensuring compliance.  Oversee intern recruitment program and participate in departmental projects. Diversity Paralegal...

Supervisor in Marketing or Human Resources

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 14:00:00 GMT

Desired Position Title: Supervisor in Marketing or Human Resources Experience: BURDA BANKRUPTCY CONSULTING, Atlanta, GA Owner: October 2010 to present (LLC formed March 2011) Consultation with and/or legal representation of clients regarding consumer and business matters relating to bankruptcy and/or restructuring. THE AMERICAN BANKRUPTCY INSTITUTE (“ABI”), Alexandria, VA Deputy Executive Director: September 2007 to September 2010 Second in command to Executive Director of not-for-profit association with 60-member Board of Directors and almost 13,000 members, including attorneys, auctioneers, bankers, judges, lenders, professors, turnaround specialists, accountants and other bankruptcy professionals. Work included: · managing communications, membership, interactive media technology and marketing departments via department directors, including all hiring and personnel matters; · communicating daily with Board members, Board’s...

Be Social with AALA

Wed, 16 May 2012 02:54:05 GMT

We want to keep you connected and informed. Get involved with AALA social media and you could win! Click below for details.

Ask the Administrator

Fri, 04 May 2012 01:36:03 GMT

Please join us on Wednesday, June 12th at East Andrews for our June Speaker Series. We will have an 'Ask the Administrator' panel featuring our very own Judy Fulk, James Gillespie, Greg Rimes, Jose Romera and Michael Stephens as Moderator.

Diversity and the Law

Fri, 04 May 2012 01:08:14 GMT

Please join us on Wednesday, May 16th at Loew's Hotel for our May Speaker Series. Michael Cohen, a Partner with Duane Morris, will explain the broader issues of diversity and how diversity affects many people within the firm. Join this session to learn practical ideas to attract and retain diverse talent and how to avoid unlawful discrimination.

April Speaker Series - The Art of the Deal-Effective Use of Negotiation Skills

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 02:21:22 GMT

Please join us on Wednesday, April 11th at 103 West for our April Speaker Series. Barry Elms, President of Strategic Negotiations International, will share how to to be both persuasive and creative in the negotiating arena.

Region 2 Scholarships for AALA Members!!!

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 02:09:18 GMT

Atlanta is hosting the ALA Region 2 conference this year on September 27-29 and we want you to attend. Click below to find out how AALA Members can be reimbursed the Early Bird Registration.

The Art of the Blog - Postponed

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 02:37:14 GMT

How do I start a blog for my firm? How can you turn blog posts into new business? How do I maintain a blog and draw the audience that I want? Join us on March 29th as Carolyn E. Wright and Marc C. Sanchez share their experience as successful legal bloggers. Learn how to maintain a blog that will boost your business and avoid the stumbling blocks that can trip up a blogger. Check out Carolyn's blog at www.photoattorney.com and Marc's at www.foodct.com.

Website Focus Group

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:31:40 GMT

Are you looking for a way to become more involved in AALA and share creative ideas? AALA is exploring options that could result in big changes to the chapter website this year. We are looking to form a small focus group of members that have an interest in sharing ideas and contributing to the new site. Please contact Michael Steele if you are interested.

Westlake High School - Clothing Drive

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:09:08 GMT

AALA is holding a clothing/supply drive for Westlake High School. This is a great opportunity to support these students and their families. Click below for more information on items needed or here to donate.

Westlake High School - Scholarship Night

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:02:00 GMT

Please join us at Westlake High School on March 12th to help their Seniors complete scholarship applications. Westlake is estimating that 75–100 students will need help in this process. Please click here for more information or here to register.

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Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:10:57 GMT

Come and join your AALA friends and business partners to our "Hurry Up Spring!" Social at Midtown Bowl! There is lots of fun to be had eating, drinking and bowling the night away. Click below for more information.

AALA Business Partnership Program

Fri, 11 May 2012 00:23:15 GMT

Welcome 2012 AALA Business Partners! Titanium Level Sponsor Paramount Staffing Platinum Level Sponsors Document Technologies The McCart Group Diamond Level Sponsors Milner Voice and Data Network 1 Consulting Ricoh Legal Gold Level Sponsors Cambridge Professional Group Fulton County Daily Report Iron Mountain IST Management Services, Inc. Legal Search Solutions SeaCapUPS Silver Level Sponsors Archive Systems Artlite Office Supply Company Copper Conferencing Blue Wave Computing Elite Telecom Services Firm Tech, Inc. Gensler Graebel/Atlanta Movers, Inc. Humanscale Integrated Data Technologies Orion Law Management Robert Half Legal Royal Cup Coffee Special Counsel SunTrust Legal Specialty Group Vertisys Wegman Partners, LLC Bronze Level Sponsors Adams Data Management ALL-STATE LEGAL Barnsley Garden Resort Beacon Hill Legal Big Hand Cash Management Solutions Client Connection Connect Staffing, Inc. CORT CourierNet, Inc. Creative Office Solutions ...

Business Partnership Program

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:47:31 GMT

2012 Business Partner Enrollment is Closed. Interested in becoming an AALA Business Partner? AALA Business Partners enjoy exclusive opportunities to interact with our chapter members through numberous networking events, recognition opportunities, educational offererings and much more. Additional details are available in the Business Partner Program Brochure. Please contact John Ahlrich, Director of Business Partner Relations, for more information. John Ahlrich Director of Business Partner Relations jahlrich@atlanta-ala.com Business Partner Resources AALA Business Partner Directory ALA Legal Marketplace ALA Value in Partnership Mutual Performance Guidlines ALA Marketing Opportunities ALA Means Business: Newsletter for Business Partners

AALA Board Profiles

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:26:32 GMT

Elena Lee President Firm Administrator Krevolin & Horst, LLC elee@atlanta-ala.com Elena Lee began her career in the legal field 27 years ago in a law firm located in Texas after graduating from the Bradford School of Business with a Legal Secretary Certificate. Elena is the Firm Administrator for Krevolin & Horst and was formerly with Troutman Sanders for the last 12 years serving in various positions including: Legal Secretary/Floor Coordinator, Legal Administrative Support Supervisor, Resource Center Manager, Secretarial Services Manager and most recently recruiter. Elena is currently working on her degree in Business Administration...

AALA Board of Directors

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:24:55 GMT

The Atlanta Association of Legal Administrators (AALA) Board of Directors serves as the governing body of the association with full power and authority to conduct, manage, and direct the business of the association. They are responsible for the day-to-day management of the Atlanta chapter. If you are considering getting more involved in the AALA and would like to know more about what being a Board Members of the AALA entails, click here to learn more about the responsibilities of each Board Member. Elena Lee President Amanda Davis President-Elect Will Lee Past President Irene Jean-Brice Secretary Betsy Wells Treasurer Kim Austin Director of Membership Beth Baughman Director of eNewsletter John Ahlrich Director of Business Partner Relations Michael Steele Director of Technology Jennifer Brinkley Chapter Manager

AALA Board Responsibilities

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 06:23:52 GMT

Chapter President The President creates an agenda for and presides at each monthly Board of Director's Meeting. The President attends all Chapter Meetings and announces any new business or old business to the membership. The President responds to questions from members, other Board Members and vendors. The President signs-off on all membership applications for ALA and makes certain that accurate membership records are maintained. The President works with the Regional Directors, Officers and the headquarters staff for the recognition of the Chapter and its members and is responsible for maintaining contact with those individuals in order to keep members apprised of activities. The President is asked to make a concerted effort to attend the annual and regional conferences as well as the Chapter Leadership Institute. Past Presidents 2011 ...

AALA Board Profiles 2011-2012

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 06:21:42 GMT

Will Lee President Executive Director Goodman, McGuffey, Lindsey & Johnson, LLP wlee@atlanta-ala.com Will is the Executive Director of Goodman, McGuffey, Lindsey & Johnson, LLP. Will has been in law firm management since 1985 serving as the Legal Administrator of law firms in New Orleans, Louisiana; Memphis, Tennessee; and Corpus Christi, Texas before moving to Atlanta in 1997. Will has been very active in ALA over the years, serving as Chapter President of the South Texas Chapter, Regional Officer for Region IV, Region IV and Region II Nominating Committee member, Association Nominating Committee member, National Conference Committee member, AALA Director of Vendor Relations, AALA Treasurer, AALA President-elect and AALA President. Will is also a member of the Cyber Chapter of ALA and served on their Board of Directors for a number years, including President from 2009 – 2011. While in Texas, Will was a member of the Legal Administrator’s Division of...

Community Service

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 18:06:53 GMT

One of the goals for the Association of Legal Administrators is to increase diversity in the Association, in the legal management community and in all legal service organizations. As such, the AALA revamped our Diversity Committee which was designed to increase awareness of and sensitivity to the differences among our workforce and to advance the concepts of inclusiveness and acceptance among not only our membership, but of each and every life we touch.

The AALA Diversity Committee has launched our program on diversity and inclusion: Waiting on the Sidelines. Diversity for most firms is thought of as a check box on the questionnaire: “CHECK. Yup, we have a diversity committee.” But it’s more than that. Our goal is to create awareness among not only the legal community, but the entire Atlanta marketplace. We want to get people off of the sidelines and into the game.

Meetings: First Thursday of every month at 2:30pm

Where: Via teleconference

How to dial in: 404-343-7050 Access Code: 0157408

ANYONE IS WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE

Gene Henson Scholarship

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:57:25 GMT

Mission Statement Our mission is to provide ongoing training and continuing education for our members, and to support education in our community. The AALA Gene Henson Scholarship, a 501(c)(3) organization, sponsors a Scholarship to be awarded to an outstanding senior enrolled in one of our local public high schools who is interested in attending an accredited higher learning institution. Members of the Gene Henson Committee review scholarship submissions from students, interview candidates and select the scholarship recipient. How it Began The Gene Henson Scholarship Foundation was formed in 2004 in response to the chapter’s desire to provide secondary educational opportunities to well deserving students in metro Atlanta. The foundation is named after the AALA’s founding member, Gene Henson. The first scholarship was awarded to Andrei Ionescu in 2005. Application Process Every year, scholarship applications are sent to Clayton, Cobb,...

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:39:48 GMT

The Association of Legal Administrators is sub-divided into six regions covering the United States, New Zealand and multiple Canadian provinces. The Atlanta Chapter is proud to be a part of Region 2. Region 2 Conference & Expo September 27-29, 2012 Loews Atlanta Atlanta, GA Region 2 Chapters Altanta Association of Legal Administrators Capital Chapter Central Florida Chapter Charlotte Chapter Florida Capital Chapter Hampton Roads Chapter Jacksonville Chapter Kentucky Chapter Knoxville Chapter Maryland Chapter Middle Tennessee Chapter North Carolina Chapters Northern Virginia Chapter Palm Beach County (FL) Chapter Raleigh/Durham Chapter Richmond Chapter Sarasota-Manatee Chapter South Carolina Chapter South Florida Chapter Suncoast Chapter Triad Chapter Newsletters Current - Fall 2011 Archives Spring 2011 Winter 2010

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 22:09:15 GMT

Have you identified a problem with the site?

Are there features that you feel should work differently or be considered in a future update?

Feedback provided by members and business partners is important in the ongoing maintenance of the current site and future developments. Please take a moment to report any problems or ideas to Michael Steele, Director of Technology.

Michael Steele - Director of Technology

Email - msteele@atlanta-ala.com

Phone - 404-923-9022

AALA MAY Speaker Series Evaluation

noemail@atlanta-ala.com — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

Thank you for attending the AALA May Speaker Series. Your feedback is very important to the continued success of upcoming AALA educational activities.

Release Date: 16-May-12 2:00 PM
Expiration Date: 14-Aug-12 2:00 PM

Thank you for attending the AALA May Speaker Series. Your feedback is very important to the continued success of upcoming AALA educational activities. Please take a moment to evaluate our speaker by selecting the number that best reflects the extent of your agreement with each statement. Any additional comments you would like to leave would be greatly appreciated. Your feedback is 100% anonymous!

AALA APRIL Speaker Series Evaluation

noemail@atlanta-ala.com — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 21:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

Thank you for attending the AALA April Speaker Series. Your feedback is very important to the continued success of upcoming AALA educational activities.

Release Date: 11-Apr-12 5:00 PM
Expiration Date: 10-May-12 5:00 PM

Thank you for attending the AALA April Speaker Series. Your feedback is very important to the continued success of upcoming AALA educational activities. Please take a moment to evaluate our speaker by selecting the number that best reflects the extent of your agreement with each statement. Any additional comments you would like to leave would be greatly appreciated. Your feedback is 100% anonymous!

AALA FEBRUARY Speaker Series Evaluation

noemail@atlanta-ala.com — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

Thank you for attending the AALA February Speaker Series. Your feedback is very important to the continued success of upcoming AALA educational activities.

Release Date: 16-Feb-12 4:00 PM
Expiration Date: 16-May-12 4:00 PM

Thank you for attending the AALA February Speaker Series. Your feedback is very important to the continued success of upcoming AALA educational activities. Please take a moment to evaluate our speaker by selecting the number that best reflects the extent of your agreement with each statement. Any additional comments you would like to leave would be greatly appreciated. Your feedback is 100% anonymous!

AALA JANUARY Speaker Series Evaluation

noemail@atlanta-ala.com — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

Thank you for attending the AALA January Speaker Series. Your feedback is very important to the continued success of upcoming AALA educational activities.

Release Date: 18-Jan-12 1:00 PM
Expiration Date: 14-Feb-12 1:00 PM

Thank you for attending the AALA January Speaker Series. Your feedback is very important to the continued success of upcoming AALA educational activities. Please take a moment to evaluate our speaker by selecting the number that best reflects the extent of your agreement with each statement. Any additional comments you would like to leave would be greatly appreciated. Your feedback is 100% anonymous!

AALA NOVEMBER Speaker Series Evaluation

noemail@atlanta-ala.com — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

Thank you for attending the AALA November Speaker Series. Your feedback is very important to the continued success of upcoming AALA educational activities.

Release Date: 16-Nov-11 3:00 PM
Expiration Date: 16-Dec-11 3:00 PM

Thank you for attending the AALA November Speaker Series. Your feedback is very important to the continued success of upcoming AALA educational activities. Please take a moment to evaluate our speaker by selecting the number that best reflects the extent of your agreement with each statement. Any additional comments you would like to leave would be greatly appreciated. Your feedback is 100% anonymous!

AALA OCTOBER Speaker Series Evaluation

noemail@atlanta-ala.com — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

Thank you for attending the AALA October Speaker Series. Your feedback is very important to the continued success of upcoming AALA educational activities.

Release Date: 19-Oct-11 3:00 PM
Expiration Date: 17-Jan-12 3:00 PM

Thank you for attending the AALA October Speaker Series. Your feedback is very important to the continued success of upcoming AALA educational activities. Please take a moment to evaluate our speaker by selecting the number that best reflects the extent of your agreement with each statement. Any additional comments you would like to leave would be greatly appreciated. Your feedback is 100% anonymous!

AALA SEPTEMBER Speaker Series Evaluation

noemail@atlanta-ala.com — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

Thank you for attending the AALA September Speaker Series. Your feedback is very important to the continued success of upcoming AALA educational activities.

Release Date: 21-Sep-11 2:00 PM
Expiration Date: 25-Oct-11 2:00 PM

Thank you for attending the AALA September Speaker Series. Your feedback is very important to the continued success of upcoming AALA educational activities. Please take a moment to evaluate our speaker by selecting the number that best reflects the extent of your agreement with each statement. Any additional comments you would like to leave would be greatly appreciated. Your feedback is 100% anonymous!

Board Nominations

noemail@atlanta-ala.com — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 19:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

Have you ever considered serving on the AALA Board of Directors or do you know someone who would be a great board member? If you would like to anonymously nominate yourself or someone else for a board position, please submit his/her name on this ballot. All qualified nominations will be considered. (You may also nominate Chairs for Sections or Committees.) Please see board qualifications below.

If you are not interested in serving on the board at this time, but would like to serve on the Nominating Committee, we would welcome your input.

All nominations must be submitted by October 30^th.

Qualifications

A board member must be an active member of the chapter for one year or more at the time of election and should have served the chapter in some capacity either as a Section or Committee Chair or volunteer.

A board member must have the ability to devote an average of 25 hours to the chapter per month and must have the support of their firm before taking the position. Board members should be able to attend 12 board meetings, 12 chapter Speaker Series meetings, two evening member/vendor socials, community service projects, National and Regional conferences and other chapter related events.

Release Date: 13-Sep-11 3:00 PM
Expiration Date: 31-Oct-11 3:00 PM
Please list any chapter members you would like to be considered for a boad position. You may also nominate Chairs for Sections or Committees. If you are interested in serving on the Nomination Committee, please be sure to indicate this on question 3. Members can only submit nominations one time, so please make sure you include everyone you wish to nominate on this one survey.

Business Partner Expo - Member Evaluation

noemail@atlanta-ala.com — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

The Vendor Relations Committee would like to get open and honest feedback regarding this year's Business Partner Expo to help in the planning of the 2012 event.

Release Date: 31-Aug-11 9:00 AM
Expiration Date: 29-Nov-11 9:00 AM

Business Partner Expo - Business Partner Evaluation

noemail@atlanta-ala.com — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

The Vendor Relations Committee would like to get open and honest feedback regarding this year's Business Partner Expo to help in the planning of the 2012 event.

Release Date: 30-Aug-11 10:00 AM
Expiration Date: 28-Nov-11 10:00 AM

AALA 3-21-2012 041-1500

Sat, 19 May 2012 06:58:38 GMT