Why do people become members of professional organizations?
Membership in a professional organization is a career investment. Members expect something of value from the organizations they join and should have the ability to benefit in various ways such as:
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Networking with peers
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Peer recognition
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Access to continuing education
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Increased opportunity for career advancement
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Supporting their profession
Why should you become a member of the New Orleans Chapter?
If you are an administrator engaged on a full time basis in the management of a legal organization(s) you have much to gain through membership in the Association of Legal Administrators - New Orleans Chapter. The local Chapter is very active and participating members have access to the following:
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Educational programs designed specifically for the legal administrator
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Network with other administrators (both local and national)
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Support - knowledge base of our membership is a great resource CLM certification support/study group
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Professional "recognition" and growth "development"
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Leadership opportunities
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Community involvement
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Discounted products
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Vendor support
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National Job Bank - employment opportunities
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Annual National & Local Compensation and Benefit Surveys Friendships
One of the main criteria for membership in the local Chapter is that you must be a member of the National ALA. To learn more about National, please visit: www.alanet.org. If you are interested in just acquiring more information about the New Orleans Chapter and/or in making application for membership, please contact the Chapter's Membership Committee Chair, Bonnie Aucoin.