Welcome to the Legal Industry Council Website!
The Legal Industry Council of IFMA strives to enhance the value of IFMA membership for facility professionals working within the legal industry.
The Council offers members the opportunity to network, share information and discuss the unique challenges of the high profile legal office environment. The Council’s online tools keep you connected 24/7 to facility management issues in the legal industry, enabling you to join discussions on topics like space planning and utilization, creative office services, outsourcing, regulatory information, emerging technology and software solutions.
The Legal Industry Council welcomes IFMA professional members who work in law firms or the legal departments of corporations, government agencies and academic institutions.
Established in 1991, the LIC has approximately 100 members worldwide. LIC members represent some of the top legal firms in the business, including many firms listed on AmLaw 100.

Join the Legal Industry Council (LIC) at World Workplace 2026 in Anaheim, November 18-20.
As a network of legal industry professionals focused on workplace strategy, facilities management, business services, and operational excellence, the LIC provides valuable opportunities to learn from peers, share best practices, and stay ahead of emerging trends impacting law firms.
Network with peers, exchange ideas, explore innovative workplace solutions, and gain practical insights you can bring back to your firm.
Join your legal industry colleagues for three days of education, collaboration, and inspiration designed to help you elevate the workplace experience at your firm.
✅ Registration is now open, and early bird pricing is available for a limited time. Reserve your spot today and start planning your World Workplace experience with the LIC community.
The Legal Industry Council of IFMA is pleased to announce that Ayla G. Palmer Browne has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Legal Industry Council of IFMA – Mark Roberts Memorial Scholarship.
Presented through the IFMA Foundation’s Academic Scholarship Program, this scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential, and a commitment to the future of the facility management profession.
The Legal Industry Council is honored to support emerging leaders in facility management. Ayla’s dedication, achievement, and potential embody the values this scholarship was created to recognize. We congratulate her on this well-deserved honor and wish her continued success in her academic and professional journey. We look forward to her future contributions to the facility management profession.