named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Symposium
Flagship educational and networking event for legal administrators, featuring industry leaders, professional development sessions, and partner engagement.
Business Partner Program
Initiative connecting member firms with vetted service providers in technology, staffing, insurance, and other legal support sectors to enhance firm operations.
Sustainable Solutions Showcase
Event highlighting environmentally sustainable products and services from ALANYC business partners, promoting sustainability in law firm operations.
Through the Legal Lens Podcast
ALANYC's podcast series featuring leadership reflections, member spotlights, and discussions with business partners on legal industry trends and resources.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 2 activities
- Administer Certified Legal Manager (CLM) credentialing programOffers the Certified Legal Manager (CLM) program, which provides legal administrators with a professional credential based on experience, continuing education, and examination.
- Provide access to national and local continuing education resourcesOffers members access to the ALA National Online Learning Portal, including e-learning, webinars, and conference recordings, and provides programs that enable members to earn CLM and SHRM credits.
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 2 activities
- Facilitate career development and job placementOperates a career portal connecting employers with legal management professionals and provides a mentorship program for newer members to prepare for leadership roles.
- Support member well-being and professional journeyProvides comprehensive education and programming focused on physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being, and offers coaching, HR knowledge, and practical tools through the Professional Journey Support Group for members navigating career challenges or transitions.
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Scientific Conference & Symposium Management 1 activity
- Deliver annual symposium and deep-dive educational programmingHosts an annual in-person symposium focused on practice management with comprehensive educational content, planned and led by chapter members.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Facilitate member collaboration through special interest groupsMaintains seven special interest groups, including the Firm Meet Up, which facilitates discussions on industry trends and provides engagement opportunities for business partners.
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Legal Education and Career Pipeline Programs 1 activity
- Host Career Day events for studentsOrganizes Career Day events to connect students with legal professionals and expose them to career pathways in legal administration.
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Legal Professional Development & Networking 1 activity
- Host educational and networking events for legal administratorsOrganizes monthly virtual education sessions, in-person luncheons, rooftop parties, summer outings, and over 15 annual educational sessions covering legal management, labor law updates, and industry trends to support professional development and networking.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Host sustainability-focused events and programmingOrganizes the Sustainable Solutions Showcase featuring business partners offering sustainable products and services for the legal industry and publishes sustainability-focused content in its biannual newsletter.
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Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
- Organize community service and charitable initiativesConducts annual toy drives, food drives, community service days, and a charity ball to support children, families, and the broader NYC community.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Produce podcast series on leadership and professional topicsProduces a podcast series highlighting team members, business partners, and leadership reflections within the legal administration field.
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Academic Journal and Scholarly Publication 1 activity
- Produce publications and communications on key topicsProduces a biannual newsletter focused on sustainability topics and publishes the PRISM journal featuring analysis on diversity, inclusion, AI in legal HR, and accessibility innovations.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$457K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$391K85%
Investment income$13K3%
Other revenue$54K
expenses
Total expenses$412K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$754K
Cash$754K
Investments$0
Liabilities$41K
Net assets$713K
Liquid reserves22.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +19.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- ANNA SCARPA — PRESIDENT
- AUDREY SARBAN — IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
- MICHAEL LEONARDI — FINANCIAL OFFICER
- STACEY PELLEGRINO — COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
- TIREK J GAYLE — PRESIDENT - ELECT
relationships · 64
Who they work with
- ALA National Network — Provides access to the ALA National Online Learning Portal for continuing education and professional development.
- ALANYC Network — ALANYC is the Association of Legal Administrators New York City Chapter Inc, which operates the Business Partner Program.
- AMS Legal Staffing Partner — Business partner providing staffing solutions highlighted in ALANYC podcast.
- AMS Staffing Inc Partner — Business partner specializing in legal staffing with recruitment specialists who have legal industry experience
- Actionstep Partner — Business partner offering legal practice management software discussed in podcast.
- Actionstep Partner — Business partner providing technology solutions for law firm operational control and financial management
- Afinety Partner — Business partner helping law firms with technology decisions to drive profitability and growth
- Afinety Partner — Business partner providing legal technology solutions featured in podcast.
- Ajax Partner — Business partner offering time-tracking and OCG-compliant time entry solutions for law firms
- All Covered Partner — Business partner providing IT and cybersecurity services tailored for law firms
- Armanino Partner — Business partner offering accounting, tax, and advisory services specifically for law firms
- Association of Legal Administrators Network — ALANYC is a chapter licensed to use the name and marks of the international Association of Legal Administrators (ALA).
- Assured Partners Partner — Business partner offering insurance services featured in podcast.
- Assured Partners Jamison Partner — Business partner focusing on insurance and employee benefits needs of law firms
- Atlas Consulting Partner — Business partner offering consulting services highlighted in podcast.
- Atlas Consulting Services, LLC Partner — Business partner providing employee benefits insurance brokerage with expertise in complex benefit programs
- Beacon Hill Staffing Group Partner — Business partner offering search, career placement, and flexible staffing solutions for law firms
- Big Apple Florist Partner — Business partner providing floral services for corporate events, weddings, and holiday decor in New York City
- Big Apple Florist Partner — Business partner providing floral services highlighted in ALANYC podcast.
- Brown & Brown Partner — Business partner providing risk management and insurance solutions for law firms
- Business Partner Program Partner — Connects legal administrators with technology, financial, HR, and operational service providers serving the legal industry.
- Business Partners Partner — Collaborates with Business Partners who participate in Firm Meet Up discussions and give short introductions to engage with members.
- Centerbase Partner — Business partner offering a legal operations platform integrating practice management, billing, and AI-powered firm intelligence
- Citrin Cooperman Partner — Business partner providing professional services including practical solutions for companies and high net worth individuals
- Clio Partner — Business partner offering an AI-powered legal work platform used by law firms globally
- Corporate Essentials Partner — Business partner offering office supplies and services highlighted in podcast.
- Corporate Traveler Partner — Business partner providing specialized corporate travel management services for law firms
- Cresa Partner — Business partner offering commercial real estate services discussed in podcast.
- ECFX Partner — Business partner providing financial services highlighted in ALANYC podcast.
- Emergency Skills Partner — Business partner offering emergency training services highlighted in podcast.
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Competency-Based Leadership Educationmethodology: competency-based educationBy offering education structured around demonstrated competencies, the organization builds leadership and organizational skills in legal administrators because skill mastery ensures practical, role-relevant professional development across career stages.
- Education-Driven Awareness and Behavior Changemethodology: education-and-awarenessBy delivering education on inclusion, sustainability, and wellness, the organization promotes awareness and behavior change because structured learning combining technical knowledge with actionable practices increases adoption and cultural shift.
- Integrated Professional Community Empowermentmethodology: professional-community-empowermentBy combining education, peer networking, and strategic partnerships, the organization empowers legal management professionals to adapt and thrive in a changing legal landscape because sustained professional impact arises from interconnected learning, support, and industry collaboration.
- Peer-Led Professional Developmentmethodology: peer-led professional developmentBy facilitating peer discussions and networking among legal administrators, the organization enables the sharing of best practices and collaborative problem-solving, which enhances professional growth and practice innovation because lived peer experience is a trusted and actionable source of learning.
- Small-Group Forum Engagementmethodology: small_group_engagementBy organizing small-group special interest forums, the organization fosters meaningful professional connections because focused, goal-aligned discussions increase relevance, trust, and depth of engagement among participants.