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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.Chapters
Members in the metropolitan communities shown below meet regularly as Chapters. Members of the IPMA located in the geographic proximity of an established chapter are automatically a member of the respective Chapter for no additional dues or fees. All Chapter members must be members of the IPMA in good standing.
IPMA Chapters provide an excellent opportunity for members to have direct peer-to-peer interaction at Chapter events. Individual Business Partners and local representatives of Corporate Business Partner Members are invited to select chapter events with many chapters conducting an annual service providers' event. Programs for chapter meetings have included roundtable discussions on recruiting sources, the evaluation process, orientation and training, and other aspects of managing in a legal environment. Many Chapters invite outside speakers who have given presentations on subjects such as labor law issues, demographics of the future labor pool, networking, and investigation techniques. Check the IPMA calendar for listings of upcoming Chapter events.
To download a Chapter's roster, click on its web page below. Please note you must be logged in and a member of the Chapter before gaining access to the roster.
Atlantic Canada
Sara Trask | Chair
Provinces Included in this Chapter:
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Boston
Kara Buzga | Co- Chair
Sarah Gans | Co-Chair
Anthony Curcio | Co-Chair
States Included in this Chapter:
Connecticut
Illinois
New York
Massachuesetts
Calgary
Colleen Nephin | Chair
Provinces Included in this Chapter:
Alberta
Québec
Chicago
Tina M. Ortman | Co-Chair
Paige D. Stepan | Co-Chair
States Included in this Chapter:
Illinois
Kansas
Wisconsin
Colorado
Brian Bernhard | Chair
States Included in this Chapter:
Colorado
Nebraska
Minneapolis
Barbara H. "Barb" Peppersack | Chair
States Included in this Chapter:
Minnesota
Montréal
Sophie Rivest | Chair
Provinces Included in this Chapter:
Québec
New Jersey
Kara Buzga | Co-Chair
Sarah Gans | Co-Chair
Anthony Curcio | Co-Chair
States Included in this Chapter:
New Jersey
New York
Virginia
New York City
Kara Buzga | Co-Chair
Sarah Gans | Co-Chair
Anthony Curcio | Co-Chair
States Included in this Chapter:
Conneticut
Massachusetts
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Gary R. Platton | Chair
Pacific Northwest
Carol Van Buren | Chair
States Included in this Chapter:
Montanna
Oregon
Washington
Philadelphia
Jane Cochrane | Co-Chair
Michelle Rick | Co-Chair
States Included in this Chapter:
Pennsylvania
Phoenix
Tracy Schumm | Chair
States Included in this Chapter:
Arizona
San Francisco Bay Area
Anna Gutierrez | Chair
States Included in this Chapter:
Northern California
Click here to view the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter web page.
Southern California
Cheryl Garner | Chair
Click here to view the Southern California Chapter web page.
Southeast
Betsy Hale | Co-Chair
Dan Moulder | Co-Chair
States Included in this Chapter:
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Louisianna
Mississippi
Missouri
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
Click here to view the Southeast Chapter web page.
Texas
Becky Bike | Chair
Toronto
Alexis Fitzjohn | Chair
Provinces Included in this Chapter:
Ontario
Québec
Vancouver
Susan Dhillon | Co-Chair
Shae Korres | Co-Chair
Provinces Included in this Chapter:
British Columbia
Québec
Washington, DC
Angela King | Co-Chair
Pat Banister | Co-Chair
States Included in this Chapter:
District of Columbia
Maryland
Virginia