Shared Interest Groups
Shared Interest Groups (SIGs)
As part of implementing ALA's mission statement and strategic direction, the ALA Board of Directors has approved a collection of shared interest groups (SIGs) to provide dynamic resources and engaged peer communities for our members. These SIGs are meant to enhance the member experience and allow for education and professional development opportunities to be shared based on each group's interest area.
The 2025 SIGs are set to launch this spring. Descriptions of each group can be found below. Details on how to join a new SIG are forthcoming. Each SIG will need two SIG leaders. If you are interested in a low time commitment role, but yet would like to be active in an ALA group, please consider becoming a SIG leader. Details about the SIG leader role and responsibilities can be found here.
Shared Interest Group (SIG) Descriptions
As of January 2025
Corporate/Government
The Corporate/Government Shared Interest Group (SIG) fosters collaboration among legal management professionals about best practices, insights and current trends unique to corporate legal departments and government legal agencies.
Executive Leadership
The Executive Leadership Shared Interest Group (SIG) unites senior executives and C-suite leaders focused on shaping the future of leadership in today’s rapidly evolving legal landscape. Members share an interest in leadership development, organizational transformation, excellence in governance, strategic management, and decision-making.
FirstFive
ALA’s FirstFive Shared Interest Group (SIG) is a community for legal management professionals in the early years of their careers as legal administrators who explore issues and identify ways to enable them to succeed and grow.
Intellectual Property Administrators
The Intellectual Property Administrators Shared Interest Group (SIG) is a valuable resource for IP administrators seeking to enhance their knowledge and solve challenges unique to the IP practice area.
International Firm Administrators
The International Firm Administrators Shared Interest Group (SIG) is intended to facilitate connections among legal management professionals and organizations based outside of the United States, address their needs and promote the legal management profession in their markets.
Large Firm Administrators
The Large Firm Legal Administrators Shared Interest Group (SIG) (200+ attorneys) connects professionals managing the operations and strategic functions in firms with 200+ attorneys. It provides a space to collaborate, share experiences and stay informed on trends impacting large firms while developing solutions to enhance efficiency, profitability and client satisfaction.
Midsized Firm Administrators
The Midsized Firm Administrators Shared Interest Group (SIG) (25-199 attorneys) supports professionals managing operations in law firms with 25-199 attorneys. It offers a space to discuss the unique challenges of balancing multiple responsibilities while maintaining flexibility and a personalized culture.
Plaintiff and Personal Injury
The Plaintiff and Personal Injury Shared Interest Group (SIG) is a community for professionals managing operations in plaintiff and personal injury law firms, offering a forum to exchange ideas and tackle unique challenges.
Small Firm Administrators
The Small Firm Administrators Shared Interest Group (SIG) (1-24 attorneys) connects professionals managing operations in small law firms of 1-24 attorneys, where roles often span multiple areas of responsibility. It provides a platform to discuss challenges, cost-effective solutions and develop strategies for success in a competitive legal market.
Questions About the New Volunteer Structure?
We know this is a lot of change, and you still may have some questions! Check out our FAQs or email us at [email protected]. We’ve also created a PowerPoint presentation that walks you through the changes.
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