Meetings & Events
Upcoming Events
Among other events, SVALA offers monthly educational luncheons which are usually held on the third Wednesday of each month at noon, at Piatti Sacramento located at 571 Pavilions Lane, Sacramento, CA 95825. These lunch-and-learn style events feature a diverse group of speakers who cover a wide range of relevant and educational topics designed to inspire and inform members. Whether an in-person or virtual event, all SVALA events provide an excellent opportunity for networking, professional growth, and staying updated on the latest developments in the legal industry. Hope you can join us!
October 16
October SVALA Luncheon
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
We
are excited to welcome Kellie Narayan to present on the topic of Overseeing
the Unhealed Employee at the October 16, 2024 educational lunch
meeting of the Sacramento Valley Association of Legal Administrators (SVALA).
Kellie is Executive Director at Wilke Fleury LLP in Sacramento and has worked
in finance, human resources and operations at law firms for 25+ years.
She is a national ALA and SVALA member and served on the board of the SVALA,
including service as President in 2018. She is also a talented and
engaging public speaker.
October 18
ALA National Executive Leadership Summit
October 18, 2024
7:30 am
The Lofton Hotel, 601 First Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Experienced Legal Manager? This Event Is for You
Senior-level managers and the C-suite have senior-level education needs. That's where the Executive Leadership Summit comes in. If you hold a senior leadership position in a legal organization and are responsible for making and implementing key strategic and operational decisions, this conference will introduce visionary concepts so you can help your firm keep innovating, while polishing your leadership skillset. This unique event features interactive, deep-dive, results-focused sessions giving attendees ideas and tools that can be used right away.
This year, we'll be gathering for the 2024 event in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We are working to plan this event, and will let you know as soon as the education lineup is set. In the meantime, save the date:
Executive Leadership Summit
October 18-19, 2024
The Lofton Hotel
Minneapolis, Minnesota
November 4
CLM Testing
November 4, 2024
12:00 am
CLM testing
November 20
November SVALA Luncheon
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
December 11
Holiday Party
December 11, 2024
6:00 pm
Holiday Party
Details to follow
January 15
Labor Law Luncheon and Expo
January 15, 2025
11:30 am
Labor Law Luncheon and Expo
Details to follow
February 19
February SVALA Luncheon
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
March 19
March SVALA Luncheon
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
April 1
Annual SVALA Law Firm Leadership Luncheon and Expo
April 1, 2025
11:30 am
Annual SVALA Law Firm Leadership Luncheon and Expo
Details to follow
May 18
ALA National 2025 Annual Conference & Expo
May 18, 2025
Gaylord National Harbor, 201 Waterfront Street
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Save the Dates for 2025!
Our members shine at our Annual Conference & Expo! Held every spring, this is our marquee event where 1,000+ legal management professionals and business partners convene for three days of professional development, networking and fun. You'll leave inspired and ready to take on the challenges back at your legal organization.
We're working on putting together programming for 2025. In the meantime, make plans to join us:
2025 Annual Conference & Expo
May 18-May 22, 2025
Music City Center
Nashville, Tennessee
April 12
ALA National 2026 Annual Conference & Expo
April 12, 2026
Gaylord National Harbor, 201 Waterfront Street
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Save the Dates for 2026!
Our members shine at our Annual Conference & Expo! Held every spring, this is our marquee event where 1,000+ legal management professionals and business partners convene for three days of professional development, networking and fun. You'll leave inspired and ready to take on the challenges back at your legal organization.
2026 Annual Conference & Expo
April 12-15, 2026
Gaylord National Harbor
National Harbor, Maryland
June 19
June SVALA Luncheon
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
July 17
July SVALA Luncheon
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
July 17 - 20
ALA National Chapter Leadership Institute
Salt Lake City, Utah
August 21
Community Connection Event: Women’s Empowerment Donation Drive
August 21, 2024
8:30 am
Piatti, 571 Pavilions Ln
Sacramento, CA 95825
Community Connection Event: Women's Empowerment
Participate in Mock Interview Day.
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
August SVALA Luncheon
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
September 5
CLM Application Deadline
September 5, 2024
12:00 am
September 5
CLM Application Deadline
September 13
ALA National Intellectual Property Conference
September 13, 2024
7:30 am
1400 M Street NW
Washington, DC 20005
ALA National Intellectual Property Conference
September 13, 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
September 14, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Community Connection Event: Women’s Empowerment 2024 Gala
September 13, 2024
6:00 pm
The Pavilion, 3645 Fulton Ave
Sacramento, CA 95821
Community Connection Event: Women's Empowerment 2024 Gala
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
September 18
September SVALA Luncheon
September 18, 2024
11:30 am
Piatti, 571 Pavilions Lane
Sacramento, CA 95825
September SVALA Luncheon
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Please join us at the September
18, 2024 (Wed.) SVALA educational lunch meeting at Piatti. Pacific
Records Management is sponsoring this 2024 Legal Technology Update, at
which SVALA Board Member and Wilke Fleury LLP IT Director, Karen Marshall, and
Wilke Fleury's Executive Director, Kellie Narayan will share a substantive
update and insights into the latest and greatest in legal tech. As law
firm directors, Karen and Kellie have overseen numerous technology upgrades.
They regularly review emerging technologies and participate in small-to-midsize
firm roundtable discussions. They are both members of the International
Legal Technology Association (ILTA), and Karen and Kellie both attended the
national ILTA conference (#ILTACON2024) in Nashville, Tennessee in August
2024.
September 25
SVALA Business Partner Scavenger Hunt & Mixer
September 25, 2024
5:30 pm
The Fort Sutter Hotel, 1308 28th Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
Please join your fellow Sacramento Valley ALA colleagues and our business partners for the return of our Business Partner Scavenger Hunt and Mixer on Wednesday, September 25 at 5:30pm at The Fort Sutter Hotel, 1308 28th Street, Sacramento, CA 95816 Please RSVP to Norma Ayala!
September 27
ALA National Legal Management Fundamentals Conference
September 27, 2024
7:30 am
Hotel Chicago Downtown, Autograph Collection, 333 N. Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60654
We know starting out in a legal management career can be isolating and feel overwhelming at times. That's where this event comes in: Legal Management Fundamentals. Here, you'll meet other legal managers early in their careers where you can build a network and a roadmap to set yourself up for success. You'll also be supported by ALA leadership who are eager to mentor you in your legal management journey.
We'll be gathering for the 2024 event in ALA's beautiful hometown of Chicago. We are working to plan this event, and will let you know as soon as the education lineup is set. In the meantime, save the date:
Legal Management Fundamentals
September 27-28, 2024
Hotel Chicago Downtown, Autograph Collection
Chicago, IL
October 1
Sacramento Century Challenge to Benefit the Sacramento Children's Home Crisis Nursery
7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
9th and Capitol Mall