Welcome to FirstStateALA.org
The website for the First State Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators located in Wilmington, Delaware.
For more information about the Chapter and Association of Legal Administrators, see About ALA.
UPCOMING EVENTS
ALA Philadelphia General Membership Meeting:
Health Reform -- Where It Stands and Where Is It Going?
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Pyramid Club, Philadelphia
Law Firm Financial Management Conference & Exposition
February 18-20, 2010, Carefree Resort & Villas in Carefree, Arizona.
March Luncheon Meeting
Tuesday, March 2, 2010, 12:00 Noon
Office Space Series Part 1 of 3
Real Estate Strategy presented by Martin Bond and
Judd Wombold (Tactix)
April Luncheon Meeting
Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 12:00 Noon
Office Space Series Part 2 of 3
Space Planning/Trends in Law Firm Design
Presented by Anthony Colciaghi and Jennifer Tidd
(Francis Cauffman)
May Luncheon Meeting
Tuesday, May 11, 2010, 12:00 Noon
Office Space Series Part 3 of 3
Pitfalls of Leases/Lease Negotiations
June Luncheon Meeting
Tuesday, June 8, 2010, 12:00 Noon
Planners/Crammers/Slammers - Productivity Session
Presented by Need James
September Luncheon Meeting
Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 12:00 Noon
What's Hot and What's Not in the Legal Profession
Presented by Robert Denney
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Congratulations to Tom Ralston (YCST) on the arrival of his first grandchild, Violet.
Carol Strouth (Ward & Taylor) has been certified a Senior Professional in Human Resources. Congratulations, Carol!
In recognition of their contributions to the Chapter, Carol Travia (Potter Anderson) and Linda Flaherty (Bayard) have each received a First State Chapter Scholarship to the ALA Annual Conference & Exposition in Boston this May. The scholarships cover their registration fees and include a stipend for travel/lodging expenses. Congratulations to Carol and Linda … enjoy your time in Boston! And a big Thank You to our wonderful Business Partners for making these scholarships possible.
Business Partner Caffe Gelato is offering a $50.00 Certificate for use toward your first catering order. We thank Caffe Gelato for their support and for adding even more value to our membership.
The topic for the Chapter's Monthly Educational Luncheon in October was Law Firm Management and the Use of Benchmarking and Metrics, Presented by Eric Seeger, Altman Weil. To view a PowerPoint presentation of this program, click here.
At the September meeting we discussed sources of information on preparedness for the 2009 – 2010 influenza season. The CDC has a plan and response guideline that you can find on its website (http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/business/guidance/). You can also download a Business Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist and find other resources at www.flu.gov.
Millicare by EBC Carpet Services is offering a 15% discount for any member of the First State ALA who signs up for a Millicare pro-active carpet maintenance program. The one-time discount will apply to any new program scheduled for at least one year. Millicare uses a dry powder extraction process that deep cleans your carpet to remove dirt and soil leaving your carpet clean and smelling fresh. With a Millicare program in place there is no down time. Millicare is environmentally friendly and endorsed with the "Green Seal Certification." Please visit their web site at www.millicare.com or www.ebcusa.com for additional information. All programs are designed to fit the building and your budget. An onsite survey along with a free demonstration will be available to all First State ALA members. Please contact Gary Nantais at 302 995 7461 or garyn@ebcusa.com for an appointment. Millicare looks forward to working with all members of the First State ALA.