Association Meetings
Each year, TLOMA holds a number of association meetings for all members. Each session focuses on providing education using experienced speakers who discuss various issues pertaining to managing a law office. Topics range from future trends in technology to Law Society policies. Past topics have included Diversity, Changing a Losing Game, and Business Continuity Planning. Always topical, these meetings provide a forum for learning and networking.

Annual Conference
The annual educational conference is the flagship event of the TLOMA year. The Fall Conference provides two and one-half days of stimulating educational sessions which include well known international speakers, celebrities and writers. You will enjoy networking with colleagues while you learn from specialists and take part in hands-on workshops. It is also an excellent opportunity to meet with a number of vendors that service the legal industry - all in a relaxing atmosphere away from the workplace.

Monthly Newsletter
The newsletter keeps you up-to-date on up coming TLOMA events and includes valuable articles relating to the administration of a law firm. The newsletter, TLOMA Today, is published 10 times per year, and is distributed via email and is also available online under Publications at www.tloma.com.

Support
Support can be found in many forms within TLOMA. TLOMA undertakes surveys, updates on policies and procedures and information on the ever evolving marketplace. You will have the opportunity to engage in discussions with individuals on a one-on-one basis to obtain information that might not otherwise be available to you. TLOMA provides an opportunity to develop relationships with others in the legal industry.

Networking Meetings
At the beginning of each general meeting, networking event and special interest group meeting, time is provided for members to mingle, catch up on news, and just relax. This is an ideal opportunity to meet new members and form new friendships and associations that will provide valuable assistance when needed.

As well, TLOMA has two Networking functions each year for members only.  A spring luncheon held in June, and a Holiday Season luncheon held in December to provide each member the time and opportunity to make new acquaintances and keep in touch with other members.

TLOMA's Life Members are invited to attend the Holiday Season luncheon at TLOMA’s expense. Life Members are welcome to attend all other TLOMA events at their own expense.

Website
Membership ensures full access to our website which includes white papers, information regarding vendors, and information from our association meetings. We continually monitor trends and revisit our on-line strategy regularly to ensure members are able to access practical information that allows them to run their offices at an optimum level.

Special Interest Groups

The association has formed five different Special Interest Groups to allow for more in depth coverage of key areas in law firm administration. The Special Interest Groups each have three to four meetings throughout the year.

Facilities

This SIG focuses on the physical premises of a law office. It explores topics such as space planning, furnishings, ergonomics, records management, barrier-free designs, business continuity, disaster recovery and WSIB Certification Training. Past topics have included  Records and Information Management Best Practices, AODA,  Ergonomics 101 etc.

Finance
This SIG focuses on the financial aspects of running a law firm. Past topics have included Money Laundering, HST, Financial Benchmarking and KPI's in Ontario.

Human Resources
This SIG focuses on the human dynamics of a law firm practice. From secretarial sharing to dealing with conflict, from benefits and compensation policies to flexible work arrangements, this SIG covers it all. Past topics have included Bill 168, Personality Dimensions, Top Ten Mistakes Employers make Investigating Internal Harassment Complaints, Conflict Resolution, etc.

Marketing
This SIG focuses on the challenges of Marketing and Business Development in law firms. Past topics have included Differentiating Your Web Site for Competitive Advantage, Staffing the Marketing Department; How to effectively respond to Requests for Proposals, Marketing 101 - Marketing for the non-Marketing professional, What you need to know about Client Relationship Management (CRM), Social Media, Managing the Generations at Work, etc.



Technology
This SIG focuses on the technology used in today's law firms. Technology is a key business enabler which crosses all boundaries and practice areas. This SIG helps explain the impact that new and existing technologies have on law firms. Past topics have included Green Computing, Security Trends & Threats, Computer Forensics & Digital Discovery, Microsoft Productivity Solutions, Windows 7 and Office 2010, Hosted Virtual Desktops, Video Confrencing, Document Managerment, etc..

If you are interested in becoming a member of TLOMA, please read the Requirements for Membership.

Posted:  5October10