ALA Gateway Chapter

Dear ALA Member,
As we begin to plan for 2027, we would appreciate your anonymous feedback on the Business Partner Showcase Mash, Mold & Mingle Event held on September 16, 2026, and on overall member engagement. We also ask that you provide your input on the Gateway Chapter's current programs, including diversity & inclusion initiatives. If you did not attend the event on September 16th, please bypass those questions and answer the others. The survey should only take a few minutes, and your honest opinion is appreciated. Thank you for your membership and support of the ALA Gateway Chapter.

Please rate the level of value you place on each of these Gateway Chapter activities:

* Business Partner Annual Event (formerly Expo)

* Business Partner Discounts

* Community Service Opportunities

* Social Connections Events

* Scholarships to Conferences

* Compensation and Benefits Survey

* Membership Directory

* Online Community Forum

* Website

* Chapter Social Media Sites

* Newsletter and eBlasts

* Alliance with other Legal Industry Organizations

* Peer Connection (Mentor) Program

Membership Tenure

How long have you been a member of ALA Gateway?

0-2 years

3-5 years

6-10 years

More than 10 years

2026 Business Partner Showcase Mash, Mold & Mingle Event

Did you attend the 2026 Business Partner Showcase Mash, Mold & Mingle Event on Sept. 16th?

Yes

If you did not attend the 2026 Business Partner Showcase Mash, Mold & Mingle Event on Sept.16th, what prohibited you from attending?

Were you happy with the timing of the event? If not, what time of day would work better for you?

Were you happy with the activities, venue, location, food, parking, etc?

Did you have enough time to engage with all Business Partners in attendance?

Yes

Did you find value in the swag bag that you received upon leaving the event?

Yes

Overall comments are appreciated. In addition, please let us know if you have ideas for future networking events.

If you would like to be on the Business Partner Team, please contact Jeannine Moentmann at [email protected] or Lori Hanlon at [email protected].

ALA Gateway Educational Meetings

What prohibits you from attending a Chapter meeting or event? (select all that apply)

Location

Scheduling conflicts

Work responsibilities

Topic not of interest

Frequency of meetings

N/A - I attend events regularly

If other (please specify)

What is the best time of the day for you to attend meetings? (select all that apply)

Breakfast (8:00 AM)

Lunch (12:00 PM)

Late Afternoon (4:00 PM - 6:00PM)

Evening Hours (after 6:00PM)

Which of the following would make you more likely to attend a meeting or other Chapter event? (select all that apply)

Text reminder

Email reminder

Calendar invitation

Option to attend virtually

Transportation with other Chapter members

If other (please specify)

Are there dates we should avoid when scheduling events due to personal, religious, or cultural observances?

Hearing Accessibility: Do you find it difficult to hear at educational meetings?

Are there any other accommodations that would make it easier for you to attend and fully participate in our meetings and events?

The 2026 educational programs were:

January 21, 2026: One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)
February 25, 2026: Valuegenic Leadership: Leading with Purpose, Judgment, and Impact
March 18, 2026: How to Train, Mentor and Retain Your Top Talent and Installation of Officers.
April 29, 2026: Key Takeaways from Annual Conference with breakout deep dive sessions
May 20, 2026: Legal Tech Tips & Tricks
June 10, 2026: Ethics Beyond Attorneys: The ABA Rules Across the Modern Law Firm
July 18, 2026: Women Who Lead in Law - Discovering the Meaning of Success
August 19, 2026: The Changing Reality of Law Firm Operations
September 30, 2026: From Law School to Legal Practice
October 27, 2026 (Scheduled): Law Leader Event: Leading Through Innovation: Lessons in Transformational Leadership and Growth

How many ALA Gateway monthly educational meetings have you attended in the last 12 months?

1-3

4-6

7-9

10 or more

How satisfied were you with the 2026 educational content?

Very Satisfied

Satisfied

Somewhat Satisfied

Not Satisfied

Please add any comments relating to your satisfaction with the 2026 educational content that was offered by ALA Gateway

Social & Community Connection Events

The 2026 Social & Community Connection events were:

February 5, 2026: Arcade Night - ALA/ILTA Social
February 25, 2026: Business Partner Appreciation Event
April 8, 2026: National Association of Legal Professionals (NALS) Open House
April 24, 2026: Operation Backpack
May 7, 2026: Heels in the Courtroom (with WLA)
June 18, 2026: Social Connection - Shake Things Up with ALA (Mixology Class)
September 27, 2026: Tower Grove Pride Parade
October 8, 2026: New Member Event (Five Iron Golf)
November 4, 2026 (Scheduled): Social Connections - Raise Your Spirits - Lemp Mansion Ghost Tour

How satisfied were you with the 2026 Social & Community Connection events?

Very Satisfied

Satisfied

Somewhat Satisfied

Not Satisfied

Please add any comments relating to your satisfaction with the 2026 Social & Community Connection events which were offered by ALA Gateway

Getting to Know Chapter Members

Please specify

What would be your preferred method for connecting with peer Chapter members? (select all that apply)

In-person networking events or meetings

Chapter website

Newsletter or eBlast

Social events

Community outreach events

Other (please specify)

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility & Belonging

Would you prefer that we communicate with you in a language other than English? If yes, please specify.

How would you evaluate ALA Gateway's overall efforts to create an environment that is accepting of diversity and that fosters equity, inclusion, and accessibility?

Excellent

Good

Adequate

Needs Improvement

Please add any comments relating to your satisfaction with ALA Gateway's 2026 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility efforts.

Certified Legal Manager (CLM) Designation

Are you interested in learning more about the Certified Legal Manager (CLM) designation?

Yes

Are you interested in sitting for the CLM exam?

Yes

If yes, would you be interested in participating in a CLM Study Group?

Yes

Additional Ideas or Comments

ALA Gateway is searching for ways to increase engagement and attendance. What topics or forums would add value to increase your interest in attending meetings? Please give us your ideas or comments:

Are you interested in advancing your career? If so, how could ALA Gateway facilitate that?

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ALA Gateway: 2026 Member Engagement Questionnaire