THE ALA STRIVES TO:1. ADVANCE THE PRACTICE OF LEGAL ADMINISTRATION AND INCREASE THE PROFESSIONALISM OF THOSE MANAGING THE LEGAL SERVICE DELIVERY TEAM.2. DEVELOP AND PROMOTE CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN ALL ASPECTS OF LEGAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT.3. STIMULATE THE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION ABOUT LEGAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT.4. EDUCATE THE LEGAL PROFESSION ABOUT THE VALUE AND AVAILABILITY OF PROFESSIONAL ADMINISTRATORS.IN CARRYING OUT ITS PURPOSE, THE ALA INCURRED EXPENDITURES TO:* HOLD NETWORKING EVENTS PROMOTING THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS REGARDING ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT PROBLEMS UNIQUE TO LEGAL ORGANIZATIONS.* CREATE AN ANNUAL LAW OFFICE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS/SALARY SURVEY TO ENHANCE MEMBERS' ABILITY TO MAKE PERSONNEL DECISIONS.* EDUCATE MANAGING PARTNERS OF LAW FIRMS AS TO THE VALUE AND AVAILABILITY OF ADMINISTRATORS.* HOLD MONTHLY MEETINGS FEATURING INFORMATIVE TOPICS ANDSPEAKERS.* ENHANCE THE LEADERSHIP SKILLS OF MEMBERS BY INVOLVEMENT ON CHAPTER COMMITTEES AND SERVICE OFFICERS AT THE LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL LEVEL.