ALA San Diego

Couture for a Cause
2024-09-19 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Del Frisco Steakhouse, 901 Bayfront Court, Suite 105 San Diego, CA, San Diego, CA, 92101
Bringing San Diego legal professionals together to benefit children in need, the San Diego Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators is proud to present The 15th Annual COUTURE FOR A CAUSE. The event will feature models from throughout the legal community. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and a silent auction full of fabulous items are all part of the pre-fashion show festivities.
Sponsorships opportunities are still available!
Early bird pricing for sponsorships and tickets ends soon!

Navigating the AI Frontier, A Guide for Legal Administrators (September Educational Meeting)
2024-09-17 11:45 - 13:15 | CA
As the legal landscape rapidly evolves, law firm administrators face the daunting yet exciting challenge of integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their operations. In this session, we’ll explore the essentials of leading your firm through this transformative journey. Designed for those new to AI, this engaging and practical guide will demystify the technology and offer actionable strategies to seamlessly blend AI with human expertise.
You’ll discover how to harness AI’s potential to enhance efficiency, drive innovation, and deliver measurable ROI, all while maintaining the human touch that’s essential to legal practice. We’ll cover key topics, including leading change, overcoming resistance, and aligning AI with your firm’s goals. By the end of this session, you’ll be equipped with the insights and confidence needed to navigate the AI frontier and position your law firm for sustained success in the digital age.
Join us as we embark on a journey to the future of law, where AI and human intelligence work hand in hand to redefine what’s possible.
About the speaker:
Kathleen Pearson serves as the Global Chief Talent Officer at McDermott Will & Emery, an elite global law firm with over 3,000 partners and employees. With a career spanning more than two decades in human capital management, Kathleen has dedicated herself to fostering strong, resilient, and diverse teams adept at navigating change and uncertainty. Her strategic leadership encompasses all aspects of people-related functions, including talent acquisition, management, employee relations, training and development, as well as compensation and benefits. Kathleen’s passion lies in delivering human-based solutions to human-created challenges, empowering individuals and teams for future success. Her expertise in building teams that adapt, innovate, and thrive has established her as a venerated leader in the legal industry.
11:45 am – 12:15 pm — Networking Lunch
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm — Educational Session
Members: Free
Guests: $65
Please note, if you RSVP and do not attend, you will incur a $50 no-show fee.
RSVP by Thursday, September 12
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August Membership Meeting
2024-08-20 11:45 - 13:15 | Pillsbury, 11682 El Camino Real, Suite 200, San Diego,, CA, 92130
RSVP by Thursday, August 15
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We would like to thank our sponsor:

Members: Free
Guests: $65
Please note, if you RSVP and do not attend, you will incur a $65 no-show fee.
Thank you for your understanding.

Cocktails & Connections, Trivia Night
2024-07-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP, 4747 Executive Dr, San Diego, 92121, United States
Please join us for a fun night of trivia, cocktails and networking! Business Partners and ALA members will team up to put their knowledge of useless facts to the test. Members and Business Partners will be rotated to connect for each category. If you have never attended a Trivia night, don’t worry! Everyone will be put in groups to answer the questions. Details and instructions will be given before Trivia starts.
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm – Networking, wine/beer selection and hors d’oeuvres
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – TRIVIA
7:00 pm – 7:30 pm – Wrap up and prizes for winning teams
Click HERE for sample questions and general instructions

BUSINESS PARTNERS | NUMBER OF MAX ATTENDEES BY SPONSORSHIP LEVEL
PLATINUM – 3 attendees
GOLD – 2 attendees
SILVER – 2 attendees
Bronze – 2 attendees
CATCH THE WAVE – 1 attendee
IN-KIND – 1 attendee
Please register each attendee separately.

REGISTRATION LINK

July Membership Meeting - M365 Tips, Tricks & More!
2024-07-16 11:45 - 13:15 | The Godfather, 7878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, 92111, United States
About the speaker:
June Hunter is a Technical Enablement Lead for legal software company, DISCO, where she works daily to train individuals on legal technology. Prior to joining DISCO, June worked as a paralegal/IT services provider/eDiscovery Specialist at CGS3, LLP ‐ a boutique real estate firm in San Diego. She is equipped with a powerful combination of IT systems expertise and legal experience and has a unique capability for recognizing and resolving the complex technology issues encountered in a law firm environment. A graduate of the ABA‐approved Paralegal Studies program at UC San Diego, June has worked in the legal field for 34+ years in roles such as legal secretary, paralegal, litigation support, and computer software trainer. Her industry experience and talent has made her a go‐to provider of clear, hands‐on training for other legal professionals in how to effectively use legal software.
The Godfather
7878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92111
11:45 am – 12:15 pm Networking Lunch
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm Educational Session
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We would like to thank our meeting sponsor:

Members: Free
Guests: $65
Please note, if you RSVP and do not attend, you will incur a $50 no-show fee.
Thank you for your understanding.

Diversity Event - Authentic Leadership
2024-06-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Dentons, 4655 Executive Dr #700, San Diego, CA, 92121
Thank you to our Diversity Event Sponsor

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RSVP by Thursday, June 13
Members: Free
Guests: $65
Please note, if you RSVP and do not attend, you will incur a $50 no-show fee. Thank you for your understanding.

April Membership Meeting
2024-04-16 11:45 - 13:15 | Duane Morris, 750 B St. #2900, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
About the speaker:
Kristi Carbajal joined Adams & Martin Group in August 2005 and currently serves as Vice President. In this role, she is responsible for project and temporary staffing, direct hire business growth, hiring and training new employees, and developing large national accounts. During her tenure with our organization, Kristy has held several roles including recruitment, sales, branch management and her current national management role. She specializes in placing quality legal staff for many of the nation’s top firms and corporate legal departments. Prior to joining Adams & Martin Group, Kristy served as a recruiter for the UCLA and as a paralegal for a law firm in San Diego. Kristy holds a bachelor’s degree from UCLA. She is local to San Diego having grown up here and currently resides in 4S Ranch with her husband and two daughters.
Location: Duane Morris, 750 B St #2900, San Diego, CA 92101

Member Leadership Dinner
2024-03-19 17:30 - 19:30 | The Godfather, 7878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, 92111, United States
This event is for members and their guests.
RSVP HERE

SD ALA BOD Meeting
2024-03-12 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-02-06 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-01-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-11-14 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-10-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-09-12 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-08-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-07-11 12:00 - 13:00 | CA
Virtual @ Noon
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Past Presidents Social
2024-03-07 17:00 - 19:00 | BJs Mission Valley, 1370 Frazee Rd,, San Diego, CA, 92108, United States
Members and Business Partners are invited to attend our past presidents social and networking happy hour!

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Labor Law Update/Legal Resource Fair
2024-02-13 11:45 - 17:00 | DoubleTree Hotel, Mission Valley, CA, United States
REGISTRATION FORM

Membership Meeting - Wellness Fair
2024-01-23 11:30 - 13:30 | CA
RSVP by January 18 at: RSVP
We would like to thank our sponsor:

Members: Free
Virtual Members In-Person: $40
Member Guests: $65
Please note, if you RSVP and do not attend, you will incur a $50 no-show fee.
Thank you for your understanding

SD ALA Past Presidents' Social [POST PONED]
2024-01-11 17:00 - 19:30 | CA
Stay tuned for New Date!

Open to members and business partners! (BP attendee count based on sponsorship level).

SD ALA Holiday Luncheon
2023-12-05 11:45 - 13:15 | Del Frisco Steakhouse, 901 Bayfront Court, Suite 105 San Diego, CA, San Diego, CA, 92101
Members: Free
Virtual Members In-Person: $40
Guests: $65
Please note, if you RSVP and do not attend, you will incur a $50 no-show fee.
Thanks for your understanding
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Sponsored by Business Partner Golden Sunset Sponsor

Business Partner Appreciation Night (Casino Night)
2023-11-16 17:30 - 20:00 | CA
Please join us to celebrate our valued business partners for a fun evening of games, prizes, and socializing. The couture for a cause committee will also be presenting checks to the deserving charities benefitting from the event.
PLEASE RSVP BY THURSDAY, 11/9
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Member Roundtables
2023-11-07 11:45 - 13:00 | Pillsbury, 11682 El Camino Real, Suite 200, San Diego,, CA, 92130
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SD ALA Social
2023-10-26 17:00 - 19:30 | BJs Mission Valley, 1370 Frazee Rd,, San Diego, CA, 92108, United States
Open to members and business partners! (BP attendee count based on sponsorship level)
5pm

Managing Partner Luncheon
2023-10-17 11:45 - 13:15 | CA
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
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*Attending members will be entered to win a scholarship to the 2024 National Annual Conference and Expo*
Event Business Partner Sponsor:

CLM®Application Credit: 1 hour(s) of Organizational Development
CLM® Application Credit for Functional Specialists: 1 hour(s) in the subject area of Human Resources Management (HR) towards the additional hours required of some Functional Specialists to fulfill the CLM application.
CLM® Recertification Credit: 1 hour(s) in the subject area of Human Resources Management (HR)
MLCE credit (1) for attending attorneys will be made available after the event

SD Chapter Membership Meeting
2023-09-19 11:45 - 13:15 | CA
Members: Free
Virtual Members In-Person: $40
Guests: $65
Please note, if you RSVP and do not attend, you will incur a $50 no-show fee.
Thank you for your understanding.
We would like to thank our sponsor:

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Couture for a Cause
2023-09-14 17:30 - 21:00 | Del Frisco Steakhouse, 901 Bayfront Court, Suite 105 San Diego, CA, San Diego, CA, 92101

Membership Meeting - Leveraging LinkedIn and Other Online Strategies
2023-08-15 11:45 - 13:15 | Dentons, 4655 Executive Dr #700, San Diego, CA, 92121
Building your personal brand online and maintaining a professional persona can seem like a daunting task, but there are some simple strategies for optimizing your online presence. As with most communications mediums, the key to online success is simple: making connections, having a clear strategy, and consistency.
Presented by: Karen Korr
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Members: Free
Virtual membership: In-Person: $40
Guests: $65
Please note, if you RSVP and do not attend, you will incur a $50 no-show fee.
Thank you for your understanding.
This meeting’s business partner sponsor:

Cocktails & Connections - Trivia Night
2023-07-27 17:30 - 19:30 | Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP, 4747 Executive Dr, San Diego, 92121, United States
Please join us for a fun night of trivia, cocktails and networking! Business Partners and ALA members will team up to put their knowledge of useless facts to the test. Members and Business Partners will be rotated to connect for each category. If you have never attended a Trivia night, don’t worry! Everyone will be put in groups to answer the questions. Details and instructions will be given before Trivia starts.
Thursday, July 27, 2023
5:30 pm – 7:15 pm
La Jolla Commons Park
(The park area by the parking garage)
4747 Executive Drive
San Diego, CA 92121
Parking validation will be provided
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm – Networking, beverages and hors d’oeuvres
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – TRIVIA
7:00 pm – 7:15 pm – Wrap up and prizes for winning teams
Click HERE for sample questions and general instructions
ANNUAL CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP RAFFLE FOR MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
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July Membership Meeting
2023-07-18 11:45 - 13:15 | Del Frisco Steakhouse, 901 Bayfront Court, Suite 105 San Diego, CA, San Diego, CA, 92101
Modernizing the Lawyer Support Model for 2023 and Beyond
Join us and your law firm peers for a thought-provoking session on modernizing your legal support model so it’s more efficient, cost-effective and better able to support multiple generations of attorneys. Learn how to drive a one-firm culture while optimizing a technology ecosystem, driving the right work to the right support staff, allowing attorneys to be more self-sufficient, and underpin their decision-making with data.
The program will include:
• Discuss how to transform support delivery through workflow management tools
• Develop a cost-effective working model while improving productivity and service.
• Enhance staff performance through data and a process-first approach
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Networking Lunch: 11:45 am – 12:15 pm
Presentation begins at 12:15 pm
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse – Harbor Room
901 Bayfront Court
San Diego, CA 92101
**Parking available in the Intercontinental Hotel self-parking garage**

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We would like to thank our sponsor:

Members: Free
Virtual Members In-Person: $40
Guests: $65
VIRTUAL ZOOM LINK
Please note, if you RSVP and do not attend, you will incur a $50 no-show fee.
Thank you for your understanding.
