The Indiana Chapter was chartered March 13, 1974, and has a current membership of approximately 80 members representing private law firms, government agencies, and corporate legal departments throughout Indiana. The members range from functional specialist in every imaginable specialty to office administrators from solo practitioners, some of the nation’s largest firms, and everything in between.

We have been provided a grant by the ALA Foundation to help implement and support a comprehensive program we have created to work with Shortridge Magnet High School for Law and Public Policy. The primary purpose of the program is to educate this target audience of students about the wide range of jobs available within our organizations and to help the students be prepared for those opportunities. The program is a wonderful community service that also provides opportunities for diversity. Thank you to Jenny Ellis for countless hours she expended writing and applying for the FALA grant as well as organizing and preparing our Chapter’s implementation of the program.

Additionally, the Indiana Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators (ILA) is a recipient of a Gold Level President’s Award of Excellence for 2010-2011. This honor is indicative of the commitment and volunteerism evident with our members.

The Chapter conducts monthly educational luncheon meetings which encompass a variety of timely topics. If you are not a current member and would like to attend a luncheon, please contact me and you are welcome to attend as my guest. I am confident you will come away with the understanding and appreciation of the value the Chapter can provide to you and your firm.

With the payment of your dues there are several programs and networking opportunities made available. In addition to the monthly educational luncheon meetings, we have:

• Periodic extended educational seminars
• Educational scholarships that can be used toward any of the ALA offered conferences throughout the calendar year
• Community Challenge Weekend (October)
• Business Partner Showcase (March)
• Golf outing (July)
• Managing Partner Dinner (September)
• Holiday lunch (December)
• ALA Webinars

Please take a moment to review the Calendar of Events and plan to attend as many of the activities as possible.

For more information on joining ALA, please contact Robin Burton at rrburton@hallrender.com.

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Thank you for visiting our web site. We are very proud of what our Chapter has to offer. Please come back and visit us often. Use the information provided to learn more about our chapter and all that it and ALA can offer you. We strive to assist you in being the best at your profession in the legal field.

Karen Murphy, Chapter President
Drewry Simmons Vornehm, LLP
736 Hanover Place, Suite 200
Carmel, IN 46032
317-580-4848 Telephone
317-580-4855 Fax
kmurphy@DSVlaw.com