Tuesday, February 9, 2021 |
8:00am - 5:00pm
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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
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Election Committee Meeting - CANCELLED -Business Meeting
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11:00am - 12:00pm
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General SessionSessionKickoff 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
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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
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Aviation and International Practice Sections Joint MeetingSection Meeting
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12:00pm - 1:00pm
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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
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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
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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
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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
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State Delegates Business MeetingBusiness Meeting
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1:00pm - 5:00pm
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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
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Advocacy Track: Making an Impact - The Principles of Persuasion CLE ProgramCLE ProgramRoom: Education Program Room How to Capture and Hold the Jury's Attention During Opening | 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
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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
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Specialized Track: Tools You Need - Technology to Enhance Your Practice CLE Program sponsored by RedFile AICLE ProgramRoom: Education Program Room 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? |
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2:00pm - 3:00pm
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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
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Compliance Committee MeetingBusiness Meeting
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2:00pm - 3:00pm
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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
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Litigation Snapshots and Quick Hits CLE Program sponsored by CPT InstituteCLE ProgramRoom: Education Program Room Why Do Jurors Blame the Victim? , Crain Brogdon Rogers, LLP | Gender Pay Equity Here and Abroad Tiseme Zegeye, Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP | How to Protect a Personal Injury Settlement in a Divorce Barbara N Nevin, Milavetz Gallop & Milavetz | Medtronic Insulin Pump Litigation Gale D. Pearson, Fears Nachawati Law Firm Ellen Presby, Van Wey, Presby, & Williams, PLLC | Recent Boy Scouts Litigation Michael T Pfau, Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala PLLC | Identifying Early Settlement Opportunities J. Kent Emison, Langdon & Emison |
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2:00pm - 5:30pm
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
There is no charge for this event but pre-registration is required, you can do so at https://aajmeetings.mtiley.com/WINTER2021/register.aspx , once registered an email confirmation will be sent with the Zoom link for this awesome experience.
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6:00pm - 7:00pm
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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.
There is no charge for this event but pre-registration is required, you can do so at https://aajmeetings.mtiley.com/WINTER2021/register.aspx
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6:30pm - 8:00pm
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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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