The International Practice Management Association

International Practice Management Association

Founded in 1984, the International Practice Management Association (IPMA) has established itself as the leading resource for practice managers and aspiring leaders within the legal industry. We focus on strengthening our community through education, connection, and professional development based on the four pillars of practice management: people, process, profits, and progress.

• People – those who manage legal professionals
• Process – those who oversee, plan, and deploy legal operations
• Profits – those who impact the financial success of their organization
• Progress – those who influence or advance their organization’s strategic and innovative direction

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We Look Forward to Seeing You at Our 2026 Conference in Charlotte, NC

 We're thrilled to host The IPMA Annual Conference & Expo at Hilton Charlotte Uptown from Oct. 21 - Oct. 23, 2026, starting at 8 a.m.! This is an exceptional opportunity for targeted educational programming, idea-sharing forums, and one-on-one conversations, but it also offers invaluable networking opportunities. Join us at this premier event where education, idea-sharing, and networking converge to create a transformative experience for legal professionals. 

Day passes are available for this event.

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About IPMA 

Our Mission

The IPMA is an association for practice managers and aspiring leaders in the legal industry. We empower current and future leaders through an inclusive community that promotes education, collaboration, and ongoing relationships.

Strategic Alliance Partnerships

The IPMA has established valuable connections with numerous legal, legal management, and paralegal associations. Through these partnerships, we engage in collaborative efforts to share resources, exchange best practices, and stay informed about industry news and developments. This section of our website provides links to various law-related associations, offering members access to a wealth of relevant information.

Learn About Our Strategic Alliance Partnerships Here

Law-Related Associations

The IPMA is your source for additional information about the legal profession. Please note that the links provided here are for informational purposes only. If you know of a link that would be appropriate in this listing, please let us know:

• ABA/SCOP: ABA Standing Committee on Paralegals
• ABA/LPM: ABA Law Practice Division
• AAPP: Alberta Association of Professional Paralegals
• AALL: American Association of Law Libraries
• AAPI: American Alliance of Paralegals, Inc
• AAfPE: American Association for Paralegal Education
• AALNC: American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants
• ALA: Association of Legal Administrators
• BCLMA: British Columbia Legal Management Association
• BCPA: BC Paralegal Association
• CAP: Canadian Association of Paralegals
• ILCO: The Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario
• ILTA: International Legal Technology Association
• LMA: Legal Marketing Association
• MPF: Managing Partners' Forum
• NALA: National Association of Legal Assistants
• NALP: National Association for Law Placement
• NALS: the Association for Legal Professionals
• NFPA: National Federation of Paralegal Associations
• TLOMA: The Law Office Management Association