APRIL 2019
VOLUME 38, ISSUE 4
Table of Contents
Features
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Operations Management
Selecting the Best Software for Your Firm
While very large firms may have the resources to create a proprietary tech product from scratch, for firms without a robust internal development team, an off-...
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Legal Industry/Business Management
Unified Approach
ALA’s UPBMS is filling a void and providing a standard for classifying legal operations.
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Human Resources Management
Run a Regular Check on Mental Health
Statistics reveal many employees are struggling with depression. Do you know how to identify and address it?
Columns
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Big Ideas: ALA Executive Director’s Letter
Aloha, Steve Wingert
Writing this column can sometimes be a challenge. I’ve had cases of writer’s block. Or, at the other extreme, I’ve struggled to settle on one or two key messages when there was so much to report. But this column is, by far, the hardest.
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BP Perspective: Insights from a Business Partner
Member and Business Partner Interaction and Engagement
ALA’s Annual Conference & Expo is upon us once again. I can almost feel the energy and excitement from here as I sit typing on my keyboard. We will see old friends and meet new ones.
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Innovations: Fresh Thoughts For Managing
How Leasing Aligns Finance, Operations and Tech Needs for Your Firm
Despite investment in technology, the actual adoption of it hasn’t been easy
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Marketing Matters: Boost Your Firm’s Brand
What’s a Logo and Why Do We Need a Good One?
Logos are hard — really hard. Surprisingly hard.
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Test Drive: Gadget Reviews with Bill and Phil
Our Take on the Consumer Electronics Show 2019
As we write, we are about 30,000 feet above the Grand Canyon.
Departments
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Exhibitors List: Legal Management Updates
2019 Annual Conference Exhibitors
Heading to Grapevine, Texas, for ALA’s Annual Conference & Expo? Be sure to stop by the Exhibit Hall find solutions to your firm’s challenges. Here’s a list of all the business partners who will be on-site.
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Innovations: Fresh Thoughts For Managing
User Adoption: Feeling the Love for Your New Tech
If a law firm buys best-in-class new technology and no one at the firm uses it, then it’s money down the drain.
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Tips and Trends: Industry Advice and Developments
Building Better Business Partner Relationships
As the legal industry changes, competition is increasing. Your organization’s competitive advantage must not only talk the talk but also walk the walk.
ALA Now
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ALA Faces: Member and Chapter News
Anniversaries, Awards and Appointments April 2019
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At ALA: News About ALA
What's Happening at Headquarters April 2019