FEATURED SPEAKERS
Get inspired by an exceptional lineup of featured speakers at ALA’s 2025 Annual Conference & Expo, including dynamic keynote presentations that will energize and empower you. From industry thought leaders to motivational visionaries, our speakers will share insights, strategies and stories that resonate with today’s legal management professionals.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Mike Robbins
Speaker, Author, Coach, Podcaster
In his keynote, Create a Team Culture of High-Performance, Trust and Belonging, Mike will share insights from his 20+ years of research and experience working with high-performing teams and companies like Google, Microsoft and Wells Fargo. Drawing from his book We’re All in This Together, Mike will:
- Teach how to enhance authenticity and psychological safety.
- Illustrate ways to increase inclusion and belonging.
- Show how appreciation boosts morale and productivity.
- Empower teams to embrace feedback, address conflict and perform at their best.
- Challenge team members to care about and push each other in productive ways that bring out everyone’s best.
Mike’s expertise will challenge and inspire you to cultivate a culture of success, even in the most challenging times.
DAVID W. BREZINA MEMORIAL SESSION SPEAKER
Allison Massari
Keynote Speaker
In her signature session, Be the One: Cultivating Expansive Thinking and Radical Appreciation, Allison will inspire and empower you with tools to ignite passion, perseverance and well-being in both your professional and personal life.
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CLOSING KEYNOTE SPEAKER
William Washington, III
Global Chief Financial Officer, Baker & McKenzie, LLP
Leadership Unveiled: An Interview with William Washington III
Join us for an insightful and engaging interview with William Washington, III, the Global Chief Financial Officer of Baker & McKenzie, LLP. This session delves into the nuances of leadership in the modern corporate world, particularly within the legal industry. Hear firsthand from Washington as he shares his perspectives and experiences on a range of intriguing topics, including:
- Leadership Across Firm Sizes: Understand the unique challenges and strategies for leading law firms of different sizes, from boutique practices to global giants.
- C-Suite Interactions: Learn about the dynamics of interactions between top executives and other staff members within a global law firm.
- Leadership as an Introvert: Gain insights on leading effectively as an introverted leader and the unique strengths this brings to the table.
- Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Modern Law Firm Leader: Explore how AI is transforming law firms and the legal profession at large.
In addition to hearing insights from Washington, this unique General Session experience will allow attendees to use dedicated audience engagement tools to pose their own questions. Whether you’re a seasoned legal management professional or an aspiring leader, this session promises to provide valuable takeaways and a deeper understanding of effective leadership in today’s fast-paced world.

ALA’s 2026 Annual Conference & Expo
April 12–15 | National Harbor, Maryland
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