Australian Lawyers Alliance (ALA)

Overview:

Profession(s): Legal
Member Type(s): Solicitors and Barristers
Scope: National - Australia
Formed: 1994
Members: 1,500
Address: Suite 5, Level 7, 189 Kent Street, Sydney, 2026, Australia
Phone: 61292587700
Fax: 61292587777
Email: enquiries@lawyersalliance.com.au
Website: www.lawyersalliance.com.au

Description:

The Australian Lawyers Alliance is the only national association of lawyers and other professionals dedicated to the protection and promotion of justice, freedom and the rights of individuals.

We value a fair, just and democratic society, and aim to redress the imbalance between the ample resources available to corporations and their insurers, and those available to members of the public.

Lawyers who act for individuals are in a unique position to understand the challenges that face plaintiffs. They see first hand the human cost of injury in the workplace and other environments. They understand the importance of the presumption of innocence and the right to silence of accused persons. They are dedicated to representing the interests of their clients. This dedication extends to fighting for the rights of the injured and others who suffer loss due to the fault of another.

We take an active role in contributing to the development of policy and legislation to protect and improve the rights of injured people and those disadvantaged through the negligence of others. We promote access to justice and equality before the law for all individuals regardless of their wealth, position, gender, age, race or religious belief. We oppose oppression and discrimination and support democratic systems of government and an independent judiciary.

Mission/Aims:

The Australian Lawyers Alliance, formerly the Australian Plaintiff Lawyers Association, is an association of lawyers and other professionals dedicated to the protection and promotion of justice, freedom and the rights of the individual.

Principal Activities:

Continuing legal education and professional development; practice support; information and resources such as a weekly email newsletter and bi-monthly journal (Precedent); advocacy.

Member Benefits:

Precedent bi-monthly full colour journal
Australian Lawyers Alliance News - weekly email bulletin
Alliance Rewards Club
Conferences and events
Expert database
Special Interest Groups
Membership directory
Policy and lobbying

Training/Licensing/Certification:

8 annual conferences; seminars and workshops in all states and territories, including intensive education programs.

Affiliations:

Partner Associations:
American Association for Justice (AAJ)
Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL)
Pan European Organisation of Personal Injury Lawyers (PEOPIL)