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The International Practice Management Association (IPMA) is the primary source of information and education for managers in law firms, corporations, and law departments. We provide an inclusive community that promotes and enhances the proficiency and professionalism of our members. We deliver practical resources and cutting-edge solutions on the value and management of professionals in the legal environment.

Past IPMA Conferences

The IPMA Annual Conference & Expo is the Association's hallmark event. This three-day professional development and networking event includes general sessions and workshops focusing on management and other topics of interest to managersand supervisors of personnel within a legal environment, an expo of companies that provide services and products to the profession, and multiple opportunities for peer-to-peer interaction.

Click here for a wrap-up about the 36th Annual IPMA Conference & Expo held October 14-16, 2020, virtually, or use the links below for additional information on past IPMA conferences.

Past Annual Conference Dates & Locations

Past IPMA conferences have been held in the following locations:

2020 \| Virtual	Virtual, October 14-16, 2020
2019 \| Seattle	Hyatt Regency Seattle, October 23-25, 2019
2018 \| Orlando	Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, October 17-19, 2018
2017 I New Orleans	JW Marriott, New Orleans, October 11-13, 2017
2016 \| Toronto	Hilton Toronto, October 13-15, 2016
2015 \| Scottsdale	Westin Kierland, October 28-30, 2015
2014 \| Atlanta	Westin Buckhead Atlanta, October 15-17, 2014
2013 \| Orlando	Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, October 16-18, 2013
2012 \| Vancouver	Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, October 10-12, 2012
2011 \| Boston	Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center, October 12-15, 2011
2010 \| Minneapolis	Minneapolis Marriott City Center, October 13-16, 2010
2009 \| Orlando	Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, October 14-17, 2009
2008 \| New Orleans	Sheraton New Orleans, October 15-18, 2008
2007 \| Scottsdale	Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, October 10-13, 2007
2006 \| Denver	Westin Tabor Center, October 25-28, 2006
2005 \| Seattle	Grand Hyatt Seattle, November 2-5, 2005
2004 \| Montréal	Hilton Montréal Bonaventure, November 3-6, 2004
2003 \| St. Louis	Hyatt Regency at Union Station, November 5-8, 2003
2002 \| Phoenix	Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs, November 13-16, 2002
2001 \| Washington, DC	Capital Hilton, November 7-10, 2001
2000 \| San Francisco	Grand Hyatt San Francisco, November 1-4, 2000
1999 \| Philadelphia	Four Seasons Hotel, November 3-6, 1999
1998 \| Toronto	Four Seasons Hotel, November 4-7, 1998
1997 \| Chicago	Omni Chicago, November 5-8, 1997
1996 \| Boston	Copley Plaza Hotel, November 3-6, 1996
1995 \| Richmond	Jefferson Hotel, November 7-10, 1995
1994 \| Houston	November 1-4, 1994
1993 \| Atlanta	Ritz-Carlton Buckhead, November 2-5, 1993
1992 \| Kansas City	November 3-6, 1992
1991 \| San Diego	October 30-November 1, 1991
1990 \| San Antonio	October 30-November 2, 1990
1989 \| Washington, DC	October 31-November 3, 1989
1988 \| Seattle	November 1-4, 1988
1987 \| New Orleans	Fairmont Hotel, November 4-6, 1987
1986 \| Boston	Four Seasons Hotel, November 5-7, 1986
1985 \| Chicago