Dallas Chapter Association of Legal Administrators

Up next in the #DallasALA Business Partner Spotlight is Summer Gorsica with Acrisure!

#DallasALA, join us for an exciting evening as we cheer on the Texas Rangers! Enjoy a night filled with fellowship, great baseball, delicious food, and fun. Event Details: Date: September 4, 2024 Time: Gates open at 5:00 PM, First pitch at 7:00 PM Transportation: $75 Uber vouchers will be provided to #DallasALA members Location: Globe Life Field, Arlington, TX (Suite) Event Highlights: Dallas ALA Members, Business Partners, Food and Drinks Swag For more information and to register, please visit https://lnkd.in/gh3Xxtam This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow members, experience the thrill of live baseball, and show your support for the Rangers. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just looking for a great night out, this event promises something for everyone. We hope to see you there, rooting for the Rangers with us!

Next up in the Member Spotlight is Nathan Benson. Nate is currently serving as Treasurer for the #DallasALA chapter and is the Firm Adminsitrator for Hartline Barger.

Please join us for this month's HR Section Meeting on August 27, 2024, as we are grateful to have Adam Dougherty with us again to inform us on Employment Developments in 2024 and Beyond. We look forward to seeing you there! Adam Dougherty is board certified in labor and employment law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Adam counsels employers throughout Texas and the United States on a daily basis concerning a multitude of cutting-edge and high stakes employment advice matters including terminations, disciplinary actions, and leave and accommodation issues. Adam also regularly prepares handbooks, personnel policies, noncompete agreements, employment agreements, and complex separation agreements. In addition to litigating in state and federal courts and arbitration proceedings on various discrimination, FLSA, and noncompete matters, he also regularly appears before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), and various state agencies. Adam also conducts anti-harassment and anti-discrimination training and workplace investigations. In addition to representing companies all across the state of Texas, Adam also maintains a national and international practice, representing companies operating in each of the 50 states and across the globe. In light of his unique experience representing multi-state employers, he serves on the Steering Committee of the firm’s Multistate Advice and Counseling Practice Group. Adam is co-creator, along with Sean Urich, of “Monthly Conversations with Adam and Sean,” an interactive employment law briefing held regularly in Dallas for legal and HR professionals. The briefings are also broadcast live to a national and international audience. See recent topics and other presentations in “Speeches” below. Adam is a board member of the Education Committee of DallasHR (the local SHRM chapter) and he has also served as the Co-President of the Shelton School Dads’ Group, the past president of the University of Arkansas School of Law’s National Alumni Association, and as a coach of his daughters’ basketball and softball teams.

Hey #DallasALA! Our friends at Cyber Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators have invited you to attend their Free Monthly Educational Webinar, Navigating Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 2:00 – 3:00pm EST. Register at: https://lnkd.in/gV7SpYee The more uncertain, complex, and ambiguous our working environments become, the more critical a genuinely agile workforce is to success. Staying agile demands developing and using our emotional intelligence (EQ)—a crucial skill needed to sustain a safe, healthy, and productive workplace. EQ encompasses the ability to recognize, understand, and manage our own emotions while navigating the emotions of others and the needs of a situation. This webinar will equip participants with essential EQ skills and insights needed to thrive in today’s dynamic workplace. Participants will: Learn the basics of EQ and its impact on creating a productive and effective work environment. Explore critical components of EQ, including self-awareness, social and situational mindfulness, and self-management. Discover practical strategies for recognizing EQ mindsets in themselves and others, building social awareness, and crafting effective responses that support healthy communication, productivity, and collaboration. Register at: https://lnkd.in/gV7SpYee

#DallasALA had an amazing time at trivia night yesterday! We were having so much fun that we only remembered to take photos at the end, missing our fantastic host Steven Ward of Suddath Workplace Solutions and others in the photo. A big thank you to everyone for a wonderful evening! We’ll make sure to capture more memories at our next event when the Texas Rangers face off against the New York Yankees. The suite is filling up quickly, so be sure to register soon at https://lnkd.in/g2FqEx76.

Cybersecurity breaches have become a question of when, not if they will happen. According to 2022 and 2023 cyber insurance reports, professional services firms account for the majority of claims. Furthermore, in today's world, hackers are continuously one step ahead of the good guys with new cyber-attacks coming out regularly. All of this means that, in addition to layers of security, you must have a good response plan. Join #DallasALA on September 18th for a special educational session and luncheon with Dustin Bolander, a cybersecurity and insurance expert, as we explore the anatomy of a breach.   For more information and to register, please visit https://lnkd.in/gmS4bpXr. A special thank you to our Diamond Business Partner, Clear Guidance Partners, for facilitating this educational session, and to Jackson Walker LLP for graciously hosting us. Can’t attend in person? No worries! The event will be live-streamed. Register for the live stream at https://lnkd.in/gr6Ttpk5.

Cybersecurity breaches have become a question of when, not if they will happen. According to 2022 and 2023 cyber insurance reports, professional services firms account for the majority of claims. Furthermore, in today's world, hackers are continuously one step ahead of the good guys with new cyber-attacks coming out regularly. All of this means that, in addition to layers of security, you must have a good response plan. Join #DallasALA on September 18th for a special educational session and luncheon with Dustin Bolander, a cybersecurity and insurance expert, as we explore the anatomy of a breach.   For more information and to register, please visit https://lnkd.in/gmS4bpXr. A special thank you to our Diamond Business Partner, Clear Guidance Partners, for facilitating this educational session, and to Jackson Walker LLP for graciously hosting us. Can’t attend in person? No worries! The event will be live-streamed. Register for the live stream at https://lnkd.in/gr6Ttpk5.

IT'S A GOOD TIME TO BE A PARALEGAL: The Supreme Court of Texas today issued preliminary rules allowing licensed paraprofessionals and court-access assistants to provide limited legal services that will help bridge the gap between the civil legal needs of low-income Texans and the resources currently available to fill those needs. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gqRHZuYx

#DallasALA had an amazing time at trivia night yesterday! We were having so much fun that we only remembered to take photos at the end, missing our fantastic host Steven Ward of Suddath Workplace Solutions and others in the photo. A big thank you to everyone for a wonderful evening! We’ll make sure to capture more memories at our next event when the Texas Rangers face off against the New York Yankees. The suite is filling up quickly, so be sure to register soon at https://lnkd.in/g2FqEx76.