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International Practice Management Association

Albany, NY · EIN 480999691 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE S41 · Community Improvement · Small ($100K-$1M) · theipma.org
revenue
$427K
expenses
$368K
net assets
$276K
employees
0
program ratio
35%
mission · from form 990

To provide information and education for legal practice management professionals through conferences, seminars, webinars, publicaitons and chapters.

profile · synthesized from sources

International Practice Management Association supports legal practice management professionals through education, networking, and recognition programs. It offers seminars, webinars, and publications to enhance managerial skills in law firms and corporate legal departments. The organization operates nationally and maintains chapters and business partnerships to further its mission.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $3K
    Managerial Skills Seminar: Intensive one-day educationl program designed for legal practice management professionals.
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Compensation Survey Report
Annual guide used by legal practice support managers for planning and budgeting, reporting detailed compensation data for various legal support roles in law firms and corporate legal departments.
IPMA Awards Program
Recognizes outstanding achievements of members in volunteerism, continuing education, community service, and DEI initiatives through multiple award categories including the Laurie Roselle Community Spirit Award and Rising Star Award.
Managerial Skills Seminar
Intensive one-day educational program designed for legal practice management professionals to enhance their managerial capabilities.
Therese A. “Teri” Cannon Educational Scholarship
Provides financial assistance to members pursuing advanced education and training in paralegal and practice support management fields.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Professional Association Capacity Building 1 activity
    • Administer business partner membership program
      Offers business partner memberships to corporations and individuals providing legal-related products and services, and lists them in a public directory with logos and links. Includes hosting regular meetings to engage partners and communicate organizational updates.
  • Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
    • Award member recognition for professional contributions
      Recognizes members for achievements in areas such as volunteerism, continuing education, community service, and pro bono work, promoting excellence and engagement within the membership.
  • Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
    • Conduct educational seminars on legal practice management
      Offers intensive one-day educational seminars focused on managerial skills for legal practice management professionals. These seminars are a core part of the organization's direct training offerings.
  • Legal Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
    • Provide educational scholarships for paralegal and practice management training
      Funds educational scholarships to support members pursuing continuing education and advanced training in paralegal studies and legal practice management.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Publish compensation survey data for legal practice support roles
      Produces and publishes a Compensation Survey Report with detailed salary and compensation data for legal practice support positions, aiding managers in workforce planning and budgeting.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$427K
Contributions & grants$143K33%
Program service revenue$256K60%
Investment income$9K2%
Other revenue$20K
expenses
Total expenses$368K
Program expenses35%
Admin / overhead65%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$326K
Cash$304K
Investments$0
Liabilities$50K
Net assets$276K
Liquid reserves9.9 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +11.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 13
  • Alison Sinclair — VP of Trends and Positions
  • Cheryl Garner — VP Chapter Development & Support D1
  • Dan Moulder — VP Chapter Development & Support D2
  • Huascar Matos — Immediate Past President
  • Julie Delisle — VP Chapter Development & Support D3
  • Kaitlyn Haddad — President Elect
  • Kara Buzga — VP Membership
  • Katie Barbagelata — VP Communications
  • Morgan Rohrhofer — SecretaryTreasurer
  • Patty Maxwell — Director at Large
  • Susan Dhillon — President
  • Syreeta Lee — Director at Large
  • Tony Williams — VP Professional Development
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • Dentons Partner — Recipient of the 2020 President's Award for outstanding service to IPMA or the paralegal profession.
  • King & Spalding Partner — Recipient of the 2008 President's Award for outstanding service to IPMA or the paralegal profession.
  • Trish Alatorre-Ridings Partner — Business partner providing talent and eDiscovery solutions to IPMA members.
  • Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP Partner — Recipient of the 1998 President's Award for outstanding service to IPMA or the paralegal profession.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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  • Collective Impact Model
    methodology: collective_impact
    By prioritizing collective group efforts over individual contributions, the organization drives organizational success, because collaboration, shared creativity, and mutual dependability generate stronger, more sustainable outcomes in the legal practice management field.
  • Mission-Aligned Partnership Engagement
    methodology: mission_aligned_partnership_engagement
    By collaborating with legal-related service providers and organizations as business partners, the association amplifies its impact and extends resources, because aligned stakeholders contribute shared goals, expertise, and infrastructure to advance practice management.
  • Multi-Channel Education Delivery
    methodology: multi_channel_education_delivery
    By delivering education through conferences, seminars, webinars, publications, and local chapters, the organization increases accessibility and engagement for legal practice management professionals, because diverse formats meet varied learning preferences and professional schedules.