SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

LET’S CONNECT IN NASHVILLE AT #ALACONF25!

As of April 24, 2025. Subject to change.

SATURDAY, MAY 17

12–5 PM Registration Open (Sponsored by ) MCC; Level Two Foyer
1–5:30 PM Preconference Workshop: Cutting Through the Chatter — Technology and AI Strategies for Legal Management Professionals (Sponsored by ) MCC; Room 201, Level Two
1–2:30 PM Mastering Security and Cyber Resilience: A Guide for Legal Management Professionals MCC; Room 201, Level Two
2:30–2:45 PM Networking Break MCC; Room 201, Level Two
2:45–3:45 PM People First: The Key to Successful Digital Transformation MCC; Room 201, Level Two
3:45–4 PM Networking Break MCC; Room 201, Level Two
4–5:30 PM A Dive into AI and Its Impact on the Legal Industry MCC; Room 201, Level Two

SUNDAY, MAY 18

7:30 AM–9 PM Registration Open (Sponsored by ) MCC; Level Two Foyer
8 AM–12 PM ALA Foundation Meeting* Omni; Gibson Boardroom, Level Three
9–11 AM CLM® Certification Question Writing Committee* MCC; 202-AB
9–11:30 AM Future Readiness Advisory Council* MCC; 201
9 AM–12 PM Member Experience Committee* MCC; 202-C
9:30 AM–12 PM Member Ambassador Committee* MCC; 207-CD
10:30–11:30 AM Independent Member Advisory Council* MCC; 208
10:30 AM–12 PM Chapter Connections Committee* MCC; 205
9:30 AM–12 PM DEIA Advisory Council* MCC; 209
12–1:30 PM NEW – Exhibitors Meet & Greet Luncheon* Omni; Legends Ballroom E-G, Level Two
12:30–3:30 PM SIG Meeting – Plaintiff/Personal Injury  MCC; 202-C
SIG Meeting – International Firm Administrators MCC; 207-CD
SIG Meeting – Corporate/Government MCC; 209
SIG Meeting – Executive Leadership (C-Suite or similar) MCC; 208
SIG Meeting – FirstFive Live! MCC; 201
2–3:30 PM CLM® Recognition Event with Mike Robbins MCC; 205
3:30–4 PM Session Managers Meet and Greet MCC; 208
4–5 PM ALA Ambassador’s Mixer MCC; 204
5–6 PM Newcomers Connection (Sponsored by LiveWire Technologies) Omni; Broadway Ballroom H-K, Level Two
6–9 PM Welcome Reception (Sponsored by First Legal) MCC; Terrace
*by invitation only

MONDAY, MAY 19

6:15–6:45 AM Morning Energizer (Sponsored by ) MCC; 206-B
7–7:30 AM Morning Run or Walk & Talk Outside
7:30 AM–5:30 PM Registration Open (Sponsored by ) MCC; Level Two Foyer
7:30–8:30 AM Networking Continental Breakfast MCC: Karl F Dean Grand Ballroom BC (Level Four)
8:30–9 AM Welcome Remarks MCC: Karl F Dean Grand Ballroom BC (Level Four)
9–10 AM Keynote: Mike Robbins (Sponsored by ) MCC: Karl F Dean Grand Ballroom BC (Level Four)
10 AM–5 PM Exhibit Hall Open Exhibit Hall C-D
10–11 AM Networking Break in Exhibit Hall Exhibit Hall C-D
10–11 AM Community Service Project: Strings for Hope Exhibit Hall C-D
10:15–11:15 AM Chat with Chapter Leaders MCC; 206-B
10:30–11 AM Business Matters! Sessions Exhibit Hall C-D
10:30–11 AM Hub 1: How to Report like a Boss Exhibit Hall C-D
10:30–11 AM Hub 2: Beyond the Hype: Real AI — Solutions for Law Firms Exhibit Hall C-D
11:15 AM–12:45 PM Deep Dives (longer content)
Cowboy-Up Nashville! It’s Time to Ride a Bull Named Compensation MCC; 205
The Case for Not Dragging Your Feet with AI Don’t Be the Last Legal Organization to Adapt MCC; 209
11:30 AM–12:30 PM Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Ethical Leadership: REACHING Across All Aspects of Your Firm MCC; 202 AB
Reimagining How Work Gets Done Leveraging GenAI MCC; 201
Projecting Credibility and Confidence MCC;  208
Meeting of Minds – Mental Health/Wellness MCC;  207AB
Client-First Programs Are the Future and Legal Administrators Are the Key MCC;  207CD
12:30–1:45 PM Networking Lunch in the Exhibit Hall Exhibit Hall C-D
12:30–1:45 PM Community Service Project: Strings for Hope Exhibit Hall C-D
1–1:30 PM Business Matters! Sessions Exhibit Hall C-D
1–1:30 PM Hub 1: Accelerate Your Practice with the Right Technology Stack Exhibit Hall C-D
1–1:30 PM Hub 2: Solutions, Solutions, Solutions — Making Lemonade Live with The Stand Exhibit Hall C-D
2–3 PM Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Company Culture: It’s Not a Game, Unless It Is! MCC; 207AB
Navigate the Narcissist: Dealing With Difficult People MCC; 205
Inclusion Blueprint: Cultural IQ and Leading Through Change MCC; 209
AI-Powered Legal Hiring: How to Get Better Talent Faster MCC; 201
Elevating Leadership Impact Through Health and Wellness MCC; 207AB
So, Your Law Firm Is in Merger Talks: What to Expect and How to Prepare MCC; 202AB
SIG Meeting – Small Firm Administrators MCC;  207CD
3–4 PM Networking Break in the Exhibit Hall Exhibit Hall C-D
3–4 PM Community Service Project: Strings for Hope Exhibit Hall C-D
3:15–3:45 PM Business Matters! Sessions Exhibit Hall C-D
3:15–3:45 PM Hub 1: Legal Support in 2030: Will Your Firm Be Ready? Exhibit Hall C-D
3:15–3:45 PM Hub 2: Unlocking M365: Answers to Law Firm’s Most Common M365 Questions Exhibit Hall C-D
4–5 PM Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Designing Service Offerings to Create and Capture More Value MCC; 202 AB
Law Firm Automation Meets AI: A Match Made in Heaven? MCC; 201
Breakout 7 MCC; 208
Empowering Legal Professionals: Navigating Career Growth Through Inclusion and Authenticity MCC; 209
Feed the Focus, Not the Imposter Monster MCC; 205
SIG Meeting – Midsized Firm Administrators MCC; 207AB
Managing Change with Positivity: How to Be Your Firm’s Change Champion MCC; 207CD
5:30–7 PM Celebrate ALA’s Stars, Music City Style: ALA’s 2025 Awards Reception (Sponsored by ) MCC: Karl F Dean Grand Ballroom (Level Four)

TUESDAY, MAY 20

6–7 AM Yoga MCC; 206 B
7–7:30 AM Morning Run or Walk & Talk Outside
8 AM–6:30 PM Registration Open (Sponsored by ) MCC; Level Two Foyer
8–9 AM Networking Continental Breakfast Exhibit Hall C-D
9–10:30 AM David W. Brezina Memorial Session (Presented by the Foundation of ALA and sponsored in part by ) MCC: Karl F Dean Grand Ballroom BC (Level Four)
10:30 AM–6:30 PM Exhibit Hall Open Exhibit Hall C-D
10:30–11:30 AM Networking Break in Exhibit Hall Exhibit Hall C-D
10:30–11:30 AM Community Service Project: Strings for Hope Exhibit Hall C-D
10:45–11:15 AM Business Matters! Sessions Exhibit Hall C-D
10:45–11:15 AM Hub 1: Bring your Firm into the Age of AI Safely Exhibit Hall C-D
10:45–11:15 AM Hub 2: Reflections of a Dinosaur: What 35 Years of Practice Management Failure Teach Us About the Future of Legal Tech Exhibit Hall C-D
11 AM–12:30 PM Deep Dives (longer content)
Mastering Your Memory MCC; 201
Building a Collaborative Culture for Sustained Growth: An Interactive Workshop MCC; 209
11:30 AM–12:30 PM Concurrent Breakout Sessions
The Key to Firm Protection: A Step-by-Step Guide to Client Acceptance MCC; 202 AB
The Human Side of Leadership: Inspiring and Empowering Your Team MCC; 205
Digital Journeys: Secrets of Marketing Success in an AI-Empowered Age MCC;  208
Meeting of Minds – Human Resource Management MCC;  207AB
12:45–2 PM Association Luncheon MCC: Karl F Dean Grand Ballroom BC (Level Four)
2–3 PM Chat with Chapter Leaders MCC; 206 B
2:15–3:15 PM Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Learn to Command the Room: Master Leadership Versatility and Amplify Your Influence MCC; 202 AB
AI Improv: An AI Workshop for Law Firm Administrators MCC; 201
Law Office Administrators: Leading a New Generation MCC; 205
Separation with Dignity MCC; 209
Leveraging Information Governance for Compliance and Risk Management in Law Firms MCC;  208
SIG Meeting – Large Firm Administrators MCC;  207AB
Concise Communication for Professionals MCC;  207CD
3:15–4:15 PM Networking Break in the Exhibit Hall Exhibit Hall C-D
3:15–4:15 PM Community Service Project: Strings for Hope Exhibit Hall C-D
3:30–4 PM Business Matters! Sessions Exhibit Hall C-D
3:30–4 PM Hub 1: Resistance to Results: How to Drive Change at Your Firm Exhibit Hall C-D
3:30–4 PM Hub 2: Powering Digital Transformation at Perkins Coie: A Real-World Collaboration Between DocSolid and Ricoh Exhibit Hall C-D
4:15–5:15 PM Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Legal Administrators: Real Talk MCC; 202 AB
Navigating Evolving Client Expectations MCC; 208
Future-Proofing Productivity: Unleash the Energy Advantage to Transform Your Workforce and Elevate the Future of Work MCC; 205
Addressing and Investigating Employment Complaints MCC; 209
Building Effective Law Firm Collections: Best Practices from K & L Collections MCC; 201
SIG Meeting – Intellectual Property Administrators MCC; 207AB
5:15–6:15 PM Community Service Project: Strings for Hope Exhibit Hall C-D
5:15–6:30 PM Game On! Exhibit Hall Reception Exhibit Hall C-D

WEDNESDAY, MAY 21

7–7:30 AM Morning Run or Walk & Talk Outside
8 AM–4:30 PM Registration Open (Sponsored by ) MCC; Level Two Foyer
8–9 AM Networking Continental Breakfast Exhibit Hall C-D
8 AM–1:30 PM Exhibit Hall Open Exhibit Hall C-D
9–10 AM Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Teaching Professionalism to Young (Un)Professionals MCC; 202 AB
Digital Upskilling in the Legal Arena Where Is It and Is It More Than Just New Technology? MCC; 201
The Corner Office is Dead … Maybe: Balancing Tradition and Innovation MCC; 208
Can We Truly Juggle It All? Time Management Skills for Busy Legal Administrators MCC; 205
From Risk to Resilience: A Roadmap for Law Firm Cybersecurity MCC; 209
Discovering and Defining Your Professional Persona MCC;  207CD
Meeting of Minds – Branch Office Management MCC;  207AB
10–11 AM Networking Break in Exhibit Hall Exhibit Hall C-D
10:15–10:45 AM Business Matters! Sessions Exhibit Hall C-D
10:15–10:45 AM Securing the Future: Navigating Compliance and Security for Law Firms Hub 1
10:15–10:45 AM The Future of AI-Powered Search in Redefining Legal Workflows Hub 2
11 AM–12 PM Strategic Alliance Partners Meet Up MCC; 206-B
11:30 AM–12:30 PM Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Prompt Engineering 101: Step-by-Step on Using AI to Improve Your Productivity and Efficiency MCC; 205
Double Your Profits Without Working Twice as Hard MCC; 209
The Civility Compass: From Incivility to Inclusion MCC; 202 AB
Law Firm Mergers: Everything You Always Wanted to Know but Were Afraid to Ask MCC; 201
Leveraging the Power of Benchmarking Data to Drive Growth and Competitive Advantage MCC; 208
Meeting of Minds – Technology and Artificial Intelligence MCC; 207AB
12:30–1:30 PM Networking Lunch Exhibit Hall C-D
1–1:30 PM Business Matters! Sessions Exhibit Hall C-D
1–1:30 PM Hub 1: Key Tax Law Changes: What’s In and What’s Out Exhibit Hall C-D
1–1:30 PM Hub 2: Smarter Workflows with AI Apps: Automate, Streamline, Transform Exhibit Hall C-D
1:30–2:30 PM Concurrent Breakout Sessions
How to Lead When You’re Not in Charge MCC; 205
AI and Creative Problem-Solving: Boosting Productivity and Well-Being in Legal Operations MCC; 201
The Balancing Act Between Firm Culture and Profitability MCC; 202 AB
Law Firm Economics, Values and Well-Being…Oh My! MCC; 208
Growth Opportunities for 2025: Trends Analysis and Top Strategies for Law Firms MCC; 209
Meeting of Minds: Legal Support Staff – Medium/Small Firm MCC;  207AB
Meeting of Minds: Legal Support Staff – Large Firm MCC;  207CD
2:30–3 PM Networking Break in Exhibit Hall Karl F Dean Grand Ballroom Foyer
3–4 PM Closing General Session Keynote: Leadership Unveiled: An Interview with William Washington III MCC: Karl F Dean Grand Ballroom BC (Level Four)
6–9 PM Closing Networking Event (Sponsored by ) Offsite: Lainey Wilson’s Bell Bottoms Up

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