Welcome to ALA Columbus

Connecting and inspiring legal management professionals in Central Ohio

"The mission of the Columbus Chapter Association of Legal Administrators is to provide a local forum of professional and educational enrichment to improve the quality of management in law firms and other legal services organizations.  Our chapter is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive professional environment where we value and strive to develop our members of all backgrounds and experiences.  We firmly believe that having varied perspectives and collaboration among members generates more incisive and deeper insights that better serve our chapter and our increasingly diverse world.  We are also committed to giving our time and talent to the community in order to achieve a prosperous society."

― ALA Columbus Mission

Upcoming Events

Events

See what informative and exciting events are planned for Columbus and National ALA chapter members.

News

Stay connected with the latest news and updates from the Columbus ALA Chapter.

Become A Member

ALA is committed to developing the legal management profession and the professional expertise of its members.

Business Partners

Learn more about sponsorship and exposure opportunities for vendors in the legal community.

Columbus Chapter Awarded
Presidents' Award of Excellence

The Columbus Chapter has been awarded the 2025 Association of Legal Administrators' Presidents' Award of Excellence.
This award, named in honor of ALA's Past Presidents, recognizes chapters for their efforts in effective chapter management.

Thank You
Platinum Business Partner

Active Law Firms and Associations

Bailey Cavalieri, LLC
Barnes & Thornburg, LLP
Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLC
Bricker Grayden LLP
Calfee Halter & Griswold LLP
Carlile Patchen & Murphy, LLP
Columbus Bar Association
Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP
Fishel Downey Albrecht & Riepenhoff LLP
Friedman & Mirman Co., LPA
Ice Miller, LLP
Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC
Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter, LPA
Littler Mendelson, PC
Ogletree Deakins
Poling & Associates
Reminger Co., LPA
Roetzel & Andress
Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP
Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Stebleton Snider
Taft Stettinius & Hollister, LLP
Thompson Hine, LLP
Vorys Sater Seymour and Pease LLP
Zaino Hall & Farrin LLC

 

Diverse Members

Eligibility criteria for Regular Membership in the Association of Legal Administrators and the Columbus Chapter, ALA includes individuals working in the following types of organizations:

  • Private Law Offices

  • Corporate Legal Departments

  • Governmental Legal Agencies

  • Legal Service Clinics

  • University Legal Departments

  • Court Systems

  • Charitable Legal Agencies

  • Practicing Lawyer with Principal Management Responsibility

  • Consultants to the Legal Industry

Other membership classifications and eligibility criteria can be found on the ALA website at http://alanet.org

The Columbus Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators is a separate entity from the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA). ALA licenses the use of its name, mark, logos and other protected properties to chapters that are in good standing. ALA disclaims all liability or responsibility whatsoever for the actions, representations and liabilities of the Columbus Chapter, specifically including those of any nature whatsoever arising from or out of the content of other features related to the Columbus Chapter Web site. In no event shall ALA be deemed the guarantor of Columbus Chapter.