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ALFA International - The Global Legal Network The premier global network of over 140 independent law firms, providing high-quality, cost-efficient legal services wherever our clients need them. Our 80 U.S.

ALFA International is the premier network of independent law firms. Founded in 1980, ALFA International was the first and continues to be one of the largest and strongest legal networks. We have 150 members firms throughout the world. firms maintain offices in 95 of the 100 largest metropolitan areas. Our 70 international firms are located throughout Europe, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Africa, Canada, Mexico and South America.

Members and clients of the   Practice Group gathered aboard the historic Star of India for cocktails, dinner, and unforg...
10/16/2026

Members and clients of the Practice Group gathered aboard the historic Star of India for cocktails, dinner, and unforgettable memories during the 2026 Conference. The San Diego sunset was the perfect backdrop for an evening of connection and celebration!

There’s something truly special about bringing ALFA International clients and members together, and historic Keeneland p...
10/13/2026

There’s something truly special about bringing ALFA International clients and members together, and historic Keeneland provided the perfect backdrop for an exciting day of world-class racing, meaningful conversations and wonderful company. We are especially grateful to our friends at Stoll Keenon Ogden for their gracious hospitality and for making everyone feel so warmly welcomed! Thank you to everyone who joined us and made it such a memorable experience!

Grace Garcia, Doug Barr, Ian Frank, Denise Baker-Seal, Lisa Cole, Thomas Dement, Ben Jones, Tim Peeples, Thomas Dement, Matt Parsons, Gene Vance, Marc Lovell, Justin Duncan, Brad Woodson, AJ Singleton, Elizabeth Muyskens

REMINDER! It's not too late to join ALFA International for a complimentary Future Leaders Practice Group CLE webinar on ...
10/12/2026

REMINDER! It's not too late to join ALFA International for a complimentary Future Leaders Practice Group CLE webinar on October 14th at 12 PM CST. The webinar will be presented by Madison Preston from Naman Howell Smith & Lee, PLLC in Austin, TX, Kelly Magnus from Nilan Johnson Lewis PA in Minneapolis, MN, and Rachel Myers from Meyer Darragh Buckler Bebenek & Eck, P.L.L.C. in Pittsburgh, PA.

This webinar will provide young lawyers with practical strategies for uncovering, preserving, and leveraging digital evidence like social media and emails in lawsuits. It will cover modern investigative techniques to help legal professionals avoid spoliation pitfalls and gain a litigation advantage during discovery and depositions.

REGISTER now to secure your spot: https://bit.ly/4Ad6ErZ

The East Coast CEO Visits Tour rolls on! ALFA International CEO Jessica Zaroski Bauer recently stopped in Wilmington, DE...
10/09/2026

The East Coast CEO Visits Tour rolls on! ALFA International CEO Jessica Zaroski Bauer recently stopped in Wilmington, DE and Baltimore, MD to connect with our member firms Morris James LLP and Semmes, Bowen & Semmes. Face-to-face conversations like these are where the best ideas take shape. A huge thank you to both firms for their warm welcome and continued dedication to the ALFAI network. Your insights help shape where we go next!

This week, ALFA International CEO Jessica Zaroski Bauer hit the road through New England’s stunning fall foliage, connec...
10/07/2026

This week, ALFA International CEO Jessica Zaroski Bauer hit the road through New England’s stunning fall foliage, connecting with member firms during her East Coast CEO Visits Tour!
From inspiring conversations to a fantastic turnout at Halloran Sage (Hartford/New Haven, CT) and Higgins Cavanagh & Cooney (Providence, RI), the visits provided opportunities for meaningful discussions exploring the future of the ALFAI network, sparking fresh ideas on practice group membership, and highlighting exciting paths for strategic succession planning. Many thanks to both firms for their dedication to the ALFAI network!

REMINDER! It's not too late to join ALFA International for a complimentary Africa & Middle East Regional Group CLE webin...
09/28/2026

REMINDER! It's not too late to join ALFA International for a complimentary Africa & Middle East Regional Group CLE webinar on September 30 at 9 AM CST. Presenters from ALFAI member firms in Bahrain, South Africa, Morocco, Kuwait and Ghana will discuss common forms of security, key registration and enforcement considerations, cross-border lending requirements and the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards. Paula Boast, Aleksandra Burr Dixon, Majda Doukkali, Jana Mulla Ali and Esine Okudzeto.

REGISTER now to secure your spot: https://bit.ly/4irEItU

Last week, the   Practice Group traveled to Park City, Utah, for its 2026 Seminar at Stein Eriksen Lodge. Centered on di...
09/21/2026

Last week, the Practice Group traveled to Park City, Utah, for its 2026 Seminar at Stein Eriksen Lodge. Centered on discovering effective pathways and fostering teamwork to obtain successful results, the program brought together ALFA International attorneys, clients and industry professionals for timely, practical conversations about today’s most complex litigation challenges, from generational dynamics in the courtroom and evolving global product liability regimes to data preservation, product enhancements in the age of nuclear verdicts, digital products, AI liability and best practices in mediation.

A special thank you to Program Chair Adam Cooper and Practice Group Chair Colleen Murnane for their leadership, as well as Grace Garcia, Jessica Zaroski Bauer, Jill Gerdrum, Carla Grabarek and the entire PLCT leadership team for helping make the seminar such a meaningful experience. We are also grateful to the ALFA International attorneys who shared their insights, moderated sessions and contributed to the program, including Tucker Bl**er, Ryan Clark, Jason Daywitt, Steve Getzoff, Mark Hayes, Lindsey Meares, Matt Jacobson, Sheila Kerwin, Ray Moore, Brandie Morgenroth, John Osgathorpe, Woods Parker, Agota Peterfy, Tammy Reno, Beth Rose, Megan Sterchi Lammert, Marc James Tacheji, Jay Thompson, Joshua Trahan and David Warnick. We especially thank everyone who joined us for three days of substantive programming, collaboration and camaraderie in the Wasatch Mountains!

Last week, the   Practice Group hosted a regional seminar in Portland, Oregon, where attendees learned about regional em...
09/17/2026

Last week, the Practice Group hosted a regional seminar in Portland, Oregon, where attendees learned about regional employment updates, including key developments affecting wages, paid and protected leave, and compliance across the region. They also heard about the Impact of AI in Litigation and how AI-generated content, algorithmic tools, and workplace communications shape discovery, preservation, collection, review, and production in employment cases.

Beyond the insightful sessions, attendees enjoyed a delicious dinner at Urban Farmer and then saw a Portland Timbers soccer match!

ALFAI would like to thank Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP, our Portland OR, member firm, for hosting this wonderful event and our practice group leaders and speakers: Denise Baker-Seal, Shane Swilley, Tamara Nelson, Tim Peeples and Brian Sableman.

Last week, ALFA International hosted an engaging   Practice Group Seminar in beautiful Colorado Springs, CO! The group d...
09/16/2026

Last week, ALFA International hosted an engaging Practice Group Seminar in beautiful Colorado Springs, CO! The group dove deep into complex industry topics, including:

• Global settlements & catastrophic claims
• Head injuries and multijurisdictional claims
• Advanced claim management strategies

Beyond the essential legal updates, this seminar focused on fostering collaboration, sharing practical tips from attorneys and clients, and connecting through networking activities.

Thank you to our Workers’ Compensation Practice Group Chair, Shannon Blair, our practice group leadership, and all our exceptional speakers for making this such an insightful event.

Tom Shires, Lauren Hutcheson, Meredith Rainey, Kendra Garstka, Julie Murray, Lori Allen, Grace Garcia, Jessica Zaroski Bauer, Christopher Boyd, Andrew Ringel, Doug Kotarek, Jeff Laudenbach, Kenny Veit, and Jason Bonnet.

Join ALFA International for a complimentary Future Leaders Practice Group CLE webinar on October 14th at 12 PM CST. The ...
09/15/2026

Join ALFA International for a complimentary Future Leaders Practice Group CLE webinar on October 14th at 12 PM CST. The webinar will be presented by Madison Preston from Naman Howell Smith & Lee, PLLC in Austin, TX, Kelly Magnus from Nilan Johnson Lewis PA in Minneapolis, MN, and Rachel Myers from Meyer, Darragh, Buckler, Bebenek & Eck, P.L.L.C. in Pittsburgh, PA.

This webinar provides young lawyers with practical strategies for uncovering, preserving, and leveraging digital evidence like social media and emails in lawsuits. It will cover modern investigative techniques to help legal professionals avoid spoliation pitfalls and gain a litigation advantage during discovery and depositions.

REGISTER now to secure your spot: https://bit.ly/4Ad6ErZ

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