The NMALA chapter currently has 28 members from Albuquerque and Santa Fe which includes administrators and managers with a broad range of talents and knowledge of the legal industry.   The support, information and camaraderie we share provide an extensive foundation for success.  The Board strives to provide quality education and professional development opportunities.  Additionally, we hold roundtable meetings at which our members discuss current events or seek information regarding specific issues.

The 2013-2014 Board members are:  President, Jessica Via with Montgomery & Andrews, P.A.; Past President, Cathy Lopez with Rodey, Dickason, Sloan, Akin & Robb, P.A.; President-Elect, Malaquias (JR) Rael with Robles, Rael & Anaya, P.C.; Treasurer, Connie Roybal with Moody & Warner, PC; and Program Coordinator, Gary Cohen with Wiggins, Williams & Wiggins, P.C. 

Our meetings are held at noon on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at Seasons Rotisserie & Grill, with the exception of May and October, which are held from 3:30 to 5:00 in Santa Fe.  Please contact me if you would like to be a guest at one of our meetings.  You can reach me by email (jvia@montand.com) or phone (505-884-4200).  NMALA would be happy to have you as a guest at one of our lunches and provide you with membership information of this great group.    

The New Mexico Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators' mission is to promote excellence in legal administration and management. This mission is accomplished through several activities:

1.  Education of its members and the community concerning the Association of Legal Administrators and their work.

2.  As mentors for individuals entering into this field, as well as serve as resource personnel to one another and individuals within the legal community who need assistance in management.

3.  Providing a professional network in New Mexico and interacting with the regional, national, and international Association of Legal Administrators.

The New Mexico Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators  (NMALA) was chartered in 1980.  The Chapter membership includes legal management professionals specializing in every aspect of law firm administration.  Being a member of NMALA provides you with an opportunity to network with professional colleagues who have an ongoing interest in increasing their knowledge and success.  The chapter offers educational opportunities through monthly chapter meetings, teleseminars, and regional and national conferences as well as from the online resources available through the international association.  NMALA conducts an annual Salary and Benefits Survey in partnership with a local accounting firm that is of great value to its members and their firms.  NMALA members also give back to the community in which they work by participating each fall in the annual ALA Community Challenge.  If  you are involved in law firm administration and want to learn more about ALA and NMALA, please contact our Chapter's President, Cathy Lopez.