21st Annual Symposium

Date : Oct 15
Time : 8:00 am - 7:00 pm (America/New_York)
Venue : Well& by Durst

Join us on Thursday, October 15, 2026, for the 21st Annual Educational Symposium & Expo as we take our profession to the Next Level.

This year’s Symposium is centered around three guiding principles: Lead with Purpose. Grow with Confidence. Connect with Impact. These principles reflect the mindset today’s legal management professionals need to lead change, inspire their teams, and shape the future of their organizations.

Designed for legal administrators and industry partners, the Symposium will feature engaging educational sessions across Finance, Human Resources, Legal Management, and Technology. Attendees will gain practical insights, innovative strategies, and real-world solutions ready to implement within their firms.

Throughout the day, you’ll have opportunities to learn from industry experts, connect with peers and Business Partners, discover emerging trends, and exchange ideas that support both professional and organizational success. Whether you’re looking to develop or sharpen your leadership skills, embrace new technologies, build firm culture, or expand your professional network, you’ll leave the Symposium equipped to elevate your impact.

This isn’t just another conference. It’s a chance to invest in your growth, advance your career, strengthen your firm, and help take our profession to the Next Level.

More details, including speakers, and registration information, coming soon.

Day

Min

Sec

15 Oct Symposium

8:00 am - 8:45 am Lobby

Breakfast & Registration

8:45 am - 9:00 am Bryant Room

Welcome from President, Tirek Gayle

Tirek Gayle MBA

9:00 am - 10:00 am Bryant Room

Keynote

10:15 am - 11:00 am Lobby

Business Partner Exhibit Hall; Break and Refreshments

11:15 am - 12:15 pm Hudson Room

Finance #1

11:15 am - 12:15 pm Astoria

IT #1

11:15 am - 12:15 pm Bryant Room

HR #1

12:15 pm - 1:45 pm Bryant Room

Lunch & Labor Law Update

1:45 pm - 2:45 pm Bryant Room

HR #2

1:45 pm - 2:45 pm Hudson Room

IT #2

1:45 pm - 2:45 pm Astoria Room

Finance #2

2:45 pm - 3:30 pm Lobby

Business Partner Exhibition/Networking

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Astoria Room

Finance #3

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Bryant Room

HR #3

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Hudson Room

IT #3

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Bryant Room

Closing Keynote

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Lobby

Cocktail Reception

Reception event with networking, raffles & more!

Speakers

Tirek Gayle

MBA

Registration Information

Registration for the Symposium will open shortly. Fees and inclusions vary by affiliation. See below for details.

ALANYC Member Registration

Regular Member, Hardship, or Lifetime: $0
Secondary: $100
Student: $30
Retiree: $75

ALANYC Business Partner Registration

Empire State: Four invitations; exhibition table included.
Times Square: Three invitations; exhibition table included.
Grand Central: Two invitations; exhibition table included.
Flatiron: Exhibition table available at a discounted rate of $1,500; includes two invitations with table purchase.
Penn Station: Exhibition table available for purchase, $2,500; includes two invitations with table purchase.
Liberty: Exhibition table available for purchase, $2,500; includes two invitations with table purchase.

During registration, you’ll have the opportunity to indicate whether you’d like to purchase an exhibition table. A ticket-only fee of $500 is also available for those not purchasing a table.

If you are a Business Partner with an Business Partner Booster you are eligible to purchase an additional exhibition table at a discounted rate of $1,000; includes two invitations with table purchase.

Public Registration

Other ALA Chapter Member: $150
Non-Member in Law Firm/Legal Department: $250