Tuesday, February 9, 2021 |
8:00AM - 5:00PM EST
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AAJ Information DeskGeneralStaff will be available to assist with any membership or meeting question. Someone will be available during the hours of:
Tuesday, February 9 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Wednesday, February 10 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Thursday, February 11 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Friday, February 12 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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11:00AM - 12:00PM EST
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Election Committee Meeting - CANCELLED -Business Meeting
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11:00AM - 12:00PM EST
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General Session with Jose AndresSessionKickoff your AAJ Winter Convention experience with an inspiring keynote from Jose Andres, an internationally recognized culinary innovator, author, educator, humanitarian, and chef/owner of ThinkFoodGroup.
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11:00AM - 5:00PM EST
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Meditation and Yoga LoungeSpecial EventTake time for a little meditation and yoga break to bring a sense of calm, peace and balance to your over all well-being.
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12:00PM - 1:00PM EST
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Aviation and International Practice Sections Joint MeetingSection Meeting
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12:00PM - 1:00PM EST
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Networking Roundtables by Remo sponsored by FilevineNetworking EventMeet with other trial lawyers in roundtable discussions by topic, geography and specialty areas of interest.
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1:00PM - 2:00PM EST
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Opioids Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group MeetingJoin the Opioids Litigation Group at their meeting during Winter Convention.
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1:00PM - 2:00PM EST
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Public Education Committee MeetingBusiness MeetingThe Public Education Committee will discuss ongoing projects and new ideas.
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1:00PM - 2:00PM EST
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Section and Litigation Group Coordination Committee (SLGCC) MeetingCommittee MeetingThis is a closed meeting, open to Committee Members.
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1:00PM - 2:00PM EST
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State Delegates Business MeetingBusiness Meeting
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1:00PM - 5:00PM EST
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AAJ Resources BoothAAJ BoothVisit the AAJ Resources Booth for Education Programs, Litigation Packets, AAJ Press books, Section Memberships, and more!
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1:00PM - 5:00PM EST
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Advocacy Track: Making an Impact - The Principles of Persuasion CLE Program sponsored by CasetextCLE ProgramRoom: Education Program Room , Thomas Law Offices, PLLC How to Capture and Hold the Jury's Attention During Opening , Solomon Law Group, LLC | Success Before Trial: Persuasive Brief Writing , Zaner Harden Law, LLP | Connecting with Jurors During a Virtual Trial: How to Use Technology to Your Advantage Elise Sanguinetti, Arias Sanguinetti Wang Torrijos, LLP | Adjusting Your Case Theming and Storytelling in the Wake of the Pandemic and Politics Lisa Blue, Lisa Blue | Empowering Witnesses to Tell Their Stories Through Virtual Witness Preparation , ACT of Communication |
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1:00PM - 5:00PM EST
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Exhibit HallExhibitsVisit the Virtual Exhibit Hall to meet with some of the top legal representatives as they showcase the latest in practice-related technology and services.
Exhibit Hall hours:
Tuesday, February 9 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Wednesday, February 10 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Thursday, February 11 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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1:00PM - 5:00PM EST
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Specialized Track: Tools You Need - Technology to Enhance Your Practice CLE Program sponsored by RedFile AICLE ProgramRoom: Education Program Room , Salvi Schostok & Pritchard, PC Technology to Use for Virtual Depositions, Meditations, Hearings, and More , Bahe Cook Cantley & Nefzger, PLC | Cybersecurity Panel: Best Practices to Keep Client Information Safe , Faraci Lange, LLP | Software and Apps to Increase Efficiency While Working Remotely , Breit Cantor Grana Buckner | Ethical Duties: Your Server Was Hacked - Now What? , Beasley Allen Crow Methvin Portis & Miles, PC |
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2:00PM - 3:00PM EST
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AAJ Press Advisory Board MeetingBusiness MeetingThe AAJ Press Advisory Board will meet to discuss new and old business
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2:00PM - 3:00PM EST
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Compliance Committee MeetingBusiness Meeting
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2:00PM - 3:00PM EST
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Herbicides and Pesticides Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group MeetingAttend the litigation group at their winter meeting for an update on pesticides and herbicides, including Roundup.
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2:00PM - 3:00PM EST
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National Finance Council MeetingCommittee MeetingThe NFC leads all fundraising campaigns in order to provide necessary resources AAJ needs to sustain a prosperous
and viable association.
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2:00PM - 3:30PM EST
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Litigation Snapshots and Quick Hits CLE Program sponsored by CPT InstituteCLE ProgramRoom: Education Program Room Stephanie M. Luzzi, The Luzzi Law Firm Why Do Jurors Blame the Victim? , Crain Brogdon Rogers, LLP | Gender Pay Equity Here and Abroad , Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP | How to Protect a Personal Injury Settlement in a Divorce , Milavetz Gallop & Milavetz | Medtronic Insulin Pump Litigation , Fears Nachawati, PLLP , Van Wey, Presby, & Williams, PLLC | Recent Boy Scouts Litigation , Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala PLLC | Identifying Early Settlement Opportunities J. Kent Emison, Langdon & Emison |
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2:00PM - 5:00PM EST
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Medical Negligence Information Exchange (MNIEG) Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group MeetingThis event is open to litigation group members only.
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2:30PM - 3:30PM EST
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Minority Caucus Membership MeetingBusiness MeetingAll self-identified minority members are invited to attend our quarterly membership meeting. Stop by and get involved!
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3:00PM - 4:00PM EST
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Class Action Litigation Group Meeting Sponsored by Huntington Bank and Top Class ActionsLitigation Group MeetingPlease join the Litigation Group at the winter meeting. For more information contact sections@justice.org.
Thank you to our sponsors, Huntington Bank and Top Class Actions!
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3:00PM - 4:00PM EST
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Medicare Secondary Payer MeetingCommittee MeetingA meeting to discuss issues and concerns regarding the Medicare Secondary Payer Act.
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3:00PM - 4:30PM EST
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Council of Presidents Business Meeting sponsored by Thompson FlanaganBusiness MeetingPresident, President-Elect, and Immediate Past President of State Trial Lawyer Association and their Executive Directors are welcome. This business meeting is sponsored by ThompsonFlanagan
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4:00PM - 5:00PM EST
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LGBT Caucus Membership MeetingBusiness MeetingAll voting members who identify as a member of the LGBT community or as an ally are invited to our membership meeting!
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4:00PM - 5:00PM EST
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Trucking Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group MeetingJoin the Trucking Litigation Group meeting at the winter meeting.
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5:00PM - 6:30PM EST
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Dive Under the Sea with a Shark ExpertSocial EventLet’s
take a dive with the Shark Warrior, an award winning conservationist and shark
expert! Her compelling videos and photos will lead convention attendees on a
virtual underwater adventure into the warmest and coolest oceans around the
world to meet weird and wonderful sharks, including living dinosaurs! You’ll
learn about these amazing animals, what threats they face, and why we need to
save them.
This event is open to all registered attendees and the Zoom link can be access via the auditorium located on the convention platform.
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6:00PM - 7:00PM EST
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Living Room Legends Scavenger HuntSocial EventLet
the hunt begin! It’s time for you to step outside of your comfort zone and show
off your artistic, improv, communication, multi-tasking, theatrical,
collaboration, problem-solving skills, and other hidden talents while competing
against other convention attendees to win points and virtual prizes. This will
be an unforgettable night filled with bonding and belly laughs.
This event is open to all registered attendees and the Zoom link can be access via the auditorium located on the convention platform.
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6:30PM - 8:00PM EST
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Networking Reception hosted by Public Justice & AAJ's LGBT & Minority Caucuses sponsored by Filevine & MilestoneReceptionAll registrants are invited to join the LGBT & Minority Caucuses for their joint receptions with Public Justice.
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