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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 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 36th Annual IPMA Conference & Expo held October 14-16, 2020, Virtual, 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 |