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.

Join Now

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

February 27, 2025 Speed Networking Event

Please join us for our very first networking event of 2025 with our Business Partners and members! Exchange ideas with your fellow members over bagels and coffee. This is a great opportunity to learn what’s new in the legal industry, and get introduced to our 2025 sponsors and their products and services. If you are moving, remodeling, hiring, looking into a new software or looking into revamping your website, etc…this event will be jampacked with resources.

If you recently joined ALAMN in the last 12 months, you are eligible for the NEW MEMBER drawing for a chance to win a $50 VISA gift card.

If this is your first time ever attending an ALAMN event, you are eligible for the FIRST-TIME ATTENDEE drawing for a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card.

If you are a current member and bring a brand-new member or a first-time attendee, you are eligible to enter the ALAMN BUDDY drawing for a chance to win a $50 gift card.

Members, register here https://alamn.memberclicks.net/2025speednetworkingeventmemberregistration

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

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!