Professional Legal Management WeekSM: October 1-5, 2007 BY BOB ABRAMSON ASSOCIATION OF LEGAL ADMINISTRATORS Nine organizations join forces to celebrate the evolution and progression of the global legal management profession.

A World of Change BY AMY DVORAK ASSOCIATION OF LEGAL ADMINISTRATORS ALA members on six continents address critical legal management issues and envision the future of their rapidly evolving profession.

Legal Administrators as Strategic Assets BY KAREN STEINBERGER, CLM ASSOCIATION OF LEGAL ADMINISTRATORS MEMBER Law firm managers’ professional roles continue to evolve as they strive to take on new responsibilities and their colleagues acknowledge the importance of sound business management practices.

Innovation in Practice: Why It’s So Hard BY ERIK MANKIN FOR THE ABA’S LAW PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SECTION Law firms that embrace change and implement new ideas that create value are more likely to succeed in an increasingly competitive legal marketplace.

The Changing Role of the IT Professional BY RANDI MAYES INTERNATIONAL LEGAL TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION Information technology professionals in today’s law firms hold strategically important positions that are vital to everyday operations.

Geared Up for Growth BY GAYLE P. ENGLERT NALP — THE ASSOCIATION FOR LEGAL CAREER PROFESSIONALS More legal career professionals are assuming larger roles in their law firms.

Building Clout in a Brave New World A ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION BY THE LEGAL MARKETING ASSOCIATION NEW YORK CHAPTER Industry leaders share their insights on how law firms’ business development and marketing teams can further develop their roles.

The Value and Advantages of Paralegal Managers BY THE INTERNATIONAL PARALEGAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION Investing in a paralegal manager is a cost-effective way to increase and improve efficiency in the legal environment.

Walking with Librarians: A Unique Journey BY MARK GEDIMAN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF LAW LIBRARIES MEMBER Law librarians have watched their roles expand and now are seen as indispensable assets to firm operations.

In Search of Management Talent BY NEASA MACERLEAN FOR THE MANAGING PARTNERS’ FORUM, UNITED KINGDOM Support staffs are finding that professional service firms worldwide offer tremendous opportunities for career success.

The Challenge of Change BY TERRY LEE FOR THE AUSTRALIAN LEGAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION Successful law firms in Australia and elsewhere require strong visions, carefully aligned cultures and strategies, and inspiring leadership.