Welcome to the Minnesota Chapter of ALA

A chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA). ALAMN currently has a membership of over 200 legal administrators and legal professionals dedicated to enhancing their career through education and networking.

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Members say they find no better resource for professional development, continuing education opportunities, guidance in technology issues, personal motivation, and professional support than the Association of Legal Administrators Minnesota. It is the members themselves that make ALAMN such an invaluable resource. We invite your active participation in this dynamic association.

Latest News

Update: ALAMN Members Only Winter/Holiday Social - January 9, 2024

ALAMN is excited to host the Winter/Holiday Social! We will be gathering at King Coil Spirits. King Coil Spirits is located across the plaza from Lake Monster Brewing in the historic Vandalia Tower located at 550 Vandalia St, Saint Paul, MN 55114.

Food and beverages will be provided.

We hope to see you there!

This event is open to all of our current members, retired members and past presidents.

2024 - 2025 Board of Directors

The following slate has officially been APPROVED and the Nominating Committee is happy to announce the Board of Directors for 2024 – 2025.

OFFICE	ELECTED BOARD MEMBER
President	Vanessa Kahn
Past President	Deb O'Connor
President-Elect	Bernie Theis
Communications Director	Jessica Johnson
Membership Director	Gayle Hildahl
Education Director	Kim Motzko
Administrative Director	Rebecca Doyle
Finance Director	Suzette Allaire

ALAMN DEIA Virtual Career Fair with Metro State University

Toward the goal of continued improvements in the diversification of our legal industry workforce, on January 23, 2024, ALAMN members Bernie Theis, Zhakalasky Carrion, Rebecca Doyle and Joey Monson spoke at a virtual presentation to Professor Loi Nguyen’s Metro State University students. The speakers provided information on their real-life legal career paths, the various components of compensation, and tried and true salary negotiation tips. The Metro State students were engaging and submitted inquisitive questions which the speakers responded to during the Q&A session at the end of their presentation. The ALAMN DEIA Team extends a hearty thank you to each of our speakers and a huge shout out to Bernie Theis for being the catalyst behind this successful maiden voyage into ALAMN DEIA Team’s virtual career presentation. The DEIA Team plans on doing several more virtual presentations in 2024 to college and, potentially, high school students.

Check out ALAMN's Latest Article in Minnesota Lawyer

CLICK HERE to read the article, "The Best Leadership Lessons I Learned from My Mom" by Laura J. Broomell, CLM which was recently published in Minnesota Lawyer.

2025 Business Partner Sponsorship Program

The ALAMN 2025 Business Partner Sponsorship Program is OPEN!

2023 Unsung Legal Hero: ALAMN

The ALAMN Board is pleased to share that the ALAMN Chapter has been selected as an 2023 Unsung Legal Hero by Minnesota Lawyer.

This award is given to professionals in the legal industry who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and contribution to the legal field, but do not often receive public recognition for their work. Thank you to all of the current and past volunteers for your exceptional work ethic and dedication to elevating the legal administration profession for all!