Membership Information

Who Should Join?  

• Law firm marketing directors and staff
• Attorneys and directors of client development
• Managing directors in charge of marketing
• Members of the media
• Consultants to law firms
• Vendors supporting legal services marketing

Why Join?

The LMA - Bay Area Chapter has been recognized for excellent monthly programming. Think of our local chapter programming as your Master's in Legal Marketing Education and the National Conference as your Ph.D. Even if you attend only six of our monthly programs and three special events per year, you will "break even" at the Limited membership rate. Of course, we have several benefits that only members receive, such as the membership directory, Silicon Valley and after-hours events, and chapter newsletter. Also, the networking cannot be beat, with an average of 65 professional at each meeting, ranging from in-house marketing directors and managers to consultants in the legal industry.

How to Join

When you join the Legal Marketing Association, an international organization with regional chapters throughout the United States and beyond, you automatically become a member of your local chapter (such as the LMA – Bay Area Chapter). So, to become a member of the LMA – Bay Area Chapter, simply sign up for membership through the LMA national Web site at http://www.legalmarketing.org/membership-information/intro.

Membership Dues

Membership dues vary from $250 to $475, depending on whether you join as a “Full” or “Limited” member. When you join, you receive a full year of membership from the date your membership becomes effective. For additional information on dues structures and limited membership options, please visit the Membership section of LMA national site.

Questions?

For questions regarding membership, please contact LMA – Bay Area Chapter Membership Chair Alison Coleman.

Benefits of Membership

For national membership benefits, please visit Membership Information on the LMA National Web site.  Local branches of the national organization give you the chance to meet LMA members in your area, exchange ideas and build your professional networks. LMA welcomed its first chapter (Chicago) in 1989 and the LMA - Bay Area Chapter was founded in 1991. Since then, LMA members have formed 16 regional or city chapters.

Here's what the LMA - Bay Area Chapter offers: 

Educational Programs

We plan to hold eight monthly, strategic-level lunch programs and two tactical breakfast workshops annually. Sign up for the Prepaid Pricing Program and pay for nine programs and get the tenth for free while avoiding the need to write a check each month. The chapter’s Annual Technology Program is held in the Fall and draws approximately 200 attendees, 25 exhibitors and 20 speakers.

Membership Directory

Now with more than 200 members, our membership listing is your link to resources throughout the Bay Area.

Newsletter

Our semi-annual report focuses on trends, issues and events in the legal marketing industry, both regionally and nationally. Additionally, The Recorder and San Francisco Daily Journal publish LMA chapter news on the third Wednesday of each month with summaries of past programs and information on upcoming programs. Members are mailed the issue monthly.

New Members Lunch

New members gather each Spring to learn about the many benefits of LMA and begin the networking process.

Technology/Web Site (www.legalmarketing.org/bayarea)

Our Web site is more robust and current than ever with program listings, commentaries and hyperlinks to LMA - Bay Area Chapter members' favorite Web sites and vendors, as well as a job bank.

Awards Program

We hold our "Your Honors" Awards each year honoring legal marketing professionals and programs. It's your chance to check out the competition and glean new ideas.

Holiday Party

This annual party is always a fun, festive event! The Erick Vargas Silent Auction benefits economically challenged marketing students from San Francisco State University with opportunities to purchase great prizes for a cause.

LMA - Bay Area Chapter Committees

It's easy to get involved! The LMA - Bay Area Chapter has seven committees that you can get involved with right now. Committee participation is a great way to build additional skills and develop stronger connections with your legal marketing network. Contact a committee chairperson to find out how you can get involved.

Advisory Council Chair: Kathleen Flynn

Communications Committee Co-Chair: Traci Stuart

Communications Committee Co-Chair - Online: Paula Ryplewski

Membership Committee Chair: Alison Coleman

Mentoring Committee Co-Chairs: Christina Becker and Lydia Bednerik

Program Committee Co-Chair - Education: Nicole Harris

Program Committee Co-Chair - Special Events: Darcy Diaz

Sponsorship Committee Chair: Rebecca Faulconer

Technology Program Committee Co-Chairs: Jonathan Metcalf and Amanda Stipe

Technology Committee Chair: Debra Kamys