DEIA Luncheon | February 10

DEIA Luncheon | February 10

Join us for Doing the Right Thing: Prioritizing DEIA as Human Need, not an Office Option. Loeb Leadership’s Joy Stephens, MBA, CCE-Certified Coach, will share strategies for productive workplace dialogue, including understanding defensiveness, visible allyship, empathy-driven conversations, structured feedback, and inclusive meetings. These skills help build supportive, innovative environments and advance collaboration and growth at all levels. Register here

Winter Party | January 14, 2026

Winter Party | January 14, 2026

A little party never hurt anybody. Step into the glamour of the Roaring Twenties at ALANYC’s Annual Winter Party: A Gatsby Winter Soirée—an evening inspired by the elegance, sparkle, and timeless energy of Gatsby’s world. This gathering brings members and business partners together for easy connection, warm conversation, and the kind of celebration that carries well into the new year. Register Now

Power of Her Voice Gala | February 24, 2026

Power of Her Voice Gala | February 24, 2026

Join us for The Power of Her Voice Gala — an evening that drives the transformative work of Her Justice while celebrating the change-makers who uplift justice and empower women. This evening fuels the vital work of Her Justice and celebrates those who champion equity and empowerment. Together, we’ll raise essential support to ensure that every woman’s story is heard — and her voice carries power. Learn more

Through the Legal Lens Podcast

Through the Legal Lens Podcast

View our new podcast Through the Legal Lens. The goal of our podcast is to spotlight ALANYC and create a space where our members, past presidents, board and business partners can come together and learn more about each other. As administrators, we are all faced with the challenges of managing our offices and ensuring that we remain committed to professional development. Through this podcast we hope to offer a more personalized touch.  Access the episodes.

PRISM 2024/2025 Issue: Staying the Course

PRISM 2024/2025 Issue: Staying the Course

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Team is delighted to bring you the latest edition of our award winning publication PRISM.
View the full issue.

Join ALANYC!

Join ALANYC!

Membership is open for the 2025-2026 chapter year! Join or renew your membership today!

Initiatives

Initiatives

ALANYC works with members, business partners and local organizations on initiatives to support our community, create social impact, promote inclusion and healthy living and champion environmental awareness.

Newsletters

Newsletters

Our newsletter provides members with information on current industry trends and recent chapter updates.

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Photo Gallery

View photos from ALANYC’s recent events.

Learning and Networking Opportunities

Learning and Networking Opportunities

From educational luncheons and networking opportunities to members-only webinars, ALANYC provides opportunities for members to learn timely information and connect with peers and business partners.

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About ALANYC

About ALANYC

The mission of the New York City Chapter is to provide high-quality professional development programs in legal management and to afford collaborative member and business partner connections all in an effort to empower our members to lead the business of law.

Leadership

Leadership

Directing the Vision and Keeping Pace with Industry Trends

Learn

Learn

ALANYC aims to provide legal business professionals with diverse programs that create an environment for learning, networking, collaboration.

Resources

Resources

ALANYC provides resources for members in all areas of legal management, and at every stage in their careers. We provide information, programs and services to meet our members’ needs.

Connect

Connect

ALANYC connects members, firms and business partners to create a strong sense of community. We work to enrich our members’ professional development through education and networking.

Past Presidents

Our Chapter owes part of its success to the leadership of past presidents. We acknowledge and express our gratitude to them for their contributions. Many of these individuals, who are lifetime members of the Chapter because of their past contributions, continue to actively participate in our Chapter. Audrey Serban, 2024-2025 Michael Leonardi, 2023-2024 Tina D. […]

Governance

The following documents can be referenced for more information about ALA procedures: Chapter Bylaws Code of Professional Ethics Antitrust Guidelines Performance Objectives

Special Interest Groups

ALANYC’s Special Interest Groups (SIGs) bring together members with common roles and interests to network, share challenges and collaborate on best practices. Our SIGs include: ALANYC Firm Meet-Up Group A large percentage of ALA members belong in this group and the New York City Chapter is no different. Small Firms often face the same challenges […]

Chapter Teams

  This year we will continue to align the Chapter’s events, initiatives and administrative work around four strategic and holistic areas – Chapter Business, Mind, Body and Soul. Chapter Teams ALANYC depends on Chapter members who volunteer to serve on our teams to put forward its many initiatives and signature events. Leveraging their real-world experience, […]

Leadership

2025-2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Anna Scarpa Seward & Kissel LLP President Tirek J. Gayle Lowenstein Sandler LLP President-Elect Audrey M. Serban Kelley, Drye and Warren LLP Immediate Past President Michael A. Leonardi Holwell Shuster & Goldberg LLP Financial Officer Stacey Pellegrino Queller, Fisher, Washor, Fuchs & Kool and The Law Office of William A. Gallina, LLP […]

About ALANYC

Who We Are Founded in 1977, the New York City Chapter serves approximately 350 members. Our members work in law firms covering the entire spectrum of the New York City area legal profession – from just a few attorneys to firms with thousands of attorneys and global offices. The average size of a law firm represented […]