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The International Practice Management Association (IPMA) is the premier resource for information and education on the management of paralegals and other practice support professionals in law firms, corporations and law departments globally. Its mission is to advocate for the effective use and management of these professionals, to promote and enhance the proficiency and professionalism of its members, and to provide thought leadership to the membership, the legal industry, and the public at large on the value of utilization and management of paralegals and other practice support professionals.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 practice support managers, 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 33rd Annual IPMA Conference & Expo held October 11-13, 2017, in New Orleans, Louisiana, 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:
| 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 |