Message from the 2019 Annual Conference & Expo Chair

On behalf of the 2019 Annual Conference Planning Committee, I invite you to attend the 2019 Annual Conference & Expo at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas. The conference dates are Sunday, April 14 to Wednesday, April 17, and the Conference Planning Committee is working hard to make this conference the best it can be!

ALA’s mission is to be the “undisputed leader for the business of law, focused on the delivery of cutting-edge management and leadership products and services to the global legal community.” The 2019 conference is poised to advance that mission with the education sessions and speakers we have selected, as well as the myriad of industry experts who will showcase their products and services in the Exhibit Hall. Some of the highlights you won’t want to miss are:

• Keynote Speaker Molly Fletcher, hailed as the “female Jerry Maguire,” is a trailblazer and is sure to inspire attendees with her business wisdom, relationship brilliance and unwavering optimism. She spent two decades as one of the world’s only female sports agents — and is one of the most successful in the modern era to boot.
• General Session speaker Nicole Malachowski, the first female Thunderbird pilot, is an experienced leader with an incredible life story of overcoming hardship and achieving seemingly impossible dreams. Every obstacle she encountered she saw as an opportunity to grow.
• The Exhibit Hall will provide an excellent opportunity to visit with valuable business partners who are already invested in your firm’s success, as well as explore new products and services offered by other industry experts.
• Our Wednesday evening Grand Finale caps off an exciting week of renewing old friendships and forming new connections with colleagues from around the world. You won’t want to miss this always fun event, sponsored by our VIP business partners just for you.

Register now to join us in “New Frontiers in Legal Management” in Grapevine, Texas. I look forward to seeing you there!

Travis Armstrong, CPA, CLM
2019 Annual Conference Committee Chair