AALA regularly holds panels, educational programs, and social events to help its members maintain and broaden their professio ... nal skills in a fast-changing publishing environment, keeps members and their clients informed of developments in publishing, and works towards increased diversity in the profession and in publishing. Its committees meet monthly to discuss important issues and prepare alerts and announcements on the latest developments in areas such as contracts, royalties, and legal developments. Members represent authors in all areas of the publishing process, handling the sale of rights through publication, and in general helping their clients develop successful publishing careers. In addition to the work of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee described below, the Membership Committee is considering new tiers of membership; the Communications Committee is expanding AALA’s social media presence; the International Committee is developing affiliations with agents’ organizations in other countries; and the Small Business Committee will be presenting a series of programs on working remotely and developing best practices. read more