February Speaker Series

Please join us on Wednesday, February 17th at noon at Hotel Palomar for the February Speaker Series. Byron G. Sabel will speak to us on Communicating With Difficult and Challenging People During Difficult and Challenging Times.

Welcome 2010 Business Partners!

AALA appreciates our 2010 Business Partners! Members are encouraged to support the AALA Business Partners.

Renew Membership Online Now!

It is that time of year again! Don't forget to renew your membership online with AALA. If you wish to pay by check, you can select that option and send your check to AALA, c/o Elena Lee, Troutman Sanders, 5200 Bank of America Plaza 600 Peachtree Street, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30308-2216. For more information, please contact Elena Lee.

Capture the Magic!

Welcome to 2010! Our theme for the year is ‘Capture the Magic of AALA!’ The Magic of AALA can be captured in the camaraderie of its members, the endless educational opportunities, the hard work of its committees and the resources of its website and newsletters. Enjoying the Magic of AALA is even more rewarding than ever. Not only do you benefit from using these tools, you also gain the chance to win a $2000 scholarship to the 2011 ALA Educational Conference and Exposition in Orlando, FL. Click here for more info!

Member Profile - Noah Murdock

Meet Noah Murdock! Noah is the Office Manager at Blasingame, Burch, Garrard and Ashley, P.C. Please click here to learn more about Noah!

Webinar: Bias-Free Leadership

"Bias-Free Leadership: Making Diversity Work for Your Organization's Competitive Advantage" will be presented via webinar by Dr. Sondra Thiederman, President of Cross-Cultural Communications on Thursday, February 18th at 1pm at the offices of Constangy, Brooks & Smith. Click here to register.

ALA Cares!

ALA Chapters have donated over $13,000 to various organizations in support of the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. The Atlanta chapter has donated $250 to CARE, an Atlanta-based organization.

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It's a New Year! Are You Making the Most of your AALA Membership?
There's a reason continuing education and professional development look good on a resume. It reveals one's resolve to never stop learning and strengthening their skill-set, regardless of their years of experience. Volunteer positions within a professional organization, such as the AALA, indicate a person's ability to lead and work with leaders in their own profession. These qualities make us invaluable to our employers because they make us great at what we do! Now, more than ever, AALA Members should make sure they are taking advantage of all the Chapter's benefits. Be sure to stay informed by attending more Section meetings applicable to you and your firm. We guarantee you there is always something for you to learn, and maybe more important, there is always something you can teach. Speaking of which, if you have a favorite Section meeting that you rarely miss, please consider volunteering to Chair that Section. Get connected to the Chapter and practice your leadership skills by volunteering for an AALA Committee. You may be surprised at the direct benefit to you and your firm for your service. The networking alone could save you in times of difficulty. In 2010, everyone's motto should be "Get Connected, Stay Informed." You'll be better for it! Click here to Get Connected by volunteering for one of the AALA Committees. 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. Anyone who actively volunteers for the chapter will receive Stars for the *Capture the Magic* game.