This session is intended for new law professors and administrators, especially those who have never attended an AALS Annual Meeting. After a quick introduction to the organization, members at various stages of their careers will briefly discuss their experiences with AALS. There will also be a candid discussion of why people attend the Annual Meeting and what they hope to get out of it. Members of the AALS leadership structure will be in attendance, and there will be time to have a dialogue with them about their AALS experiences. New faculty will have the opportunity to sign up for AALS sections. A reception for first-time attendees and new law teachers will be held immediately following this session in a nearby room.