Als Association

The International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) is a prominent organization based in Chicago, IL, dedicated to serving the legal technology community. ILTA offers a wide array of resources, including events, publications, and career support, aimed at fostering innovation and excellence in legal practices. With a focus on collaboration and professional development, ILTA encourages member engagement through volunteering, partnerships, and various communities. The organization also recognizes outstanding contributions in the field through its Distinguished Peer Awards and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion within the legal tech sector. Generated from the website

The West Central Association Chamber of Commerce (WCA) serves the vibrant neighborhoods of Chicago, including the West Loop, Greektown, and Fulton Market, among others. With a focus on local business development, the WCA aims to support and enhance the economic vitality of its diverse community through various resources and initiatives. By fostering collaboration among businesses and providing access to tools and information, the WCA is committed to driving growth and improvement in the region. Their efforts include facilitating connections and promoting opportunities for both entrepreneurs and established companies within the area. Generated from the website

The Muscular Dystrophy Association is a voluntary health agency a partnership between scientists and citizens aimed at conquering neuromuscular diseases that affect more than 1 million Americans. The association was created in 1950 by a group of adults with muscular dystrophy, parents of children with muscular dystrophy, and a physician-scientist studying the disorder. Since the charity s earliest days it has been repesented by volunteer and national chairman, entertainer Jerry Lewis. The association supports more research on neuromuscular diseases than any other private-sector organization in the world. Its scientists are in the forefront of gene therapy research and have uncovered the genetic defects responsible for several forms of muscular dystrophy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease), childhood spinal muscular atrophy, and several other neuromuscular conditions. With national headquarters in Tucson, Ariz. The charity has more than 200 offices across the country, sponsors 230 hospital-affiliated clinics and supports nearly 400 research projects around the world. The association's programs are funded almost entirely by individual private contributors. It seeks no government grants, United Way funding or fees from those it serves.