About ALA
About The Association of Legal Administrators
The Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) was formed in 1971 to provide support to professionals involved in the management of law firms, corporate legal departments and government legal agencies. ALA provides educational opportunities and services to more than 10,000 members representing more than 6,900 employers in 30 countries. ALA is structured into six regions equal to 100 chapters in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, and New Zealand. The Sacramento Valley Association of Legal Administrators is part of ALA's Region 6, and shares ALA's mission and goals. For more information, please explore ALA's website at www.alanet.org.
Our Values
Excellence and Innovation
Empower Legal Professionals Through Diverse Education and Innovative Solutions
Ethical Leadership
Uphold the Highest Standards of Ethical Conduct, Fostering a Culture of Integrity and Professionalism
Connection and Networking
Cultivate Meaningful Connections and Networking Opportunities to Support Professional Growth and Collaboration
ALA’s Goals
Develop and deliver programs and products that will provide high-quality, competency-based education to members of the legal management team.
Improve and strengthen the flow of information to and from the members.
Enhance the services and benefits available to members.
Increase the visibility and credibility of the Association of Legal Administrators and its members in the legal community through effective marketing and communications, and through partnering efforts with the bar and other law-related associations.
Retain and recruit members from all components of the legal management team.
Maintain the Association’s strong economic base.
Increase diversity in the Association, in the legal management community and in all legal service organizations.
Promote and continue an organizational structure which clearly and effectively allocates the policy and operational roles and responsibilities of volunteers and staff through Governance Policies that ensure that organizational resources are best-used to achieve the Association’s Mission and Goals.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of the Sacramento Valley Association of Legal Administrators is dedicated to advancing the profession through leadership, innovation, and support. Our diverse team of experienced professionals works collaboratively to foster growth and excellence within the legal administration community.
If you're interested in shaping the future of legal administration and volunteering for our Board of Directors, please reach out to us.
ALA's Elevate Award
The Elevate ALA Award celebrates up to three individuals or organizations for exceptional achievements in professional development, networking, visibility, and inclusion. To qualify, candidates must show notable advancements in:
- Creating impactful professional development content.
- Strengthening relationships among legal management professionals and with business partners.
- Boosting ALA's presence and influence in the legal community.
- Promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA).
ALA’s President’s Award of Excellence
SVALA Bylaws Information
The Bylaws of the Sacramento Valley Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators can be found here: SVALA Bylaws 08-14-2020. This code, developed by ALA, governs SVALA's conduct, systems, and processes.
ALA’s Code of Professional Responsibility
The legal profession and business must adhere to high ethical standards to maintain public trust. The ALA Code of Professional Ethics was adopted in 1991. In 2010, the ALA adopted Code of Professional Responsibility, which encompasses the spirit of the previous code and prformance objectiveds and reflects legal administrators' professional responsibilities in today's profession.
ALA Antitrust Guide for Members of the Association of Legal Administrators
This guide can be found on the National ALA Website here: ALA Antitrust Guide.