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6:00AM - 1:00PM CST
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Speaker Ready RoomGeneralRoom: Room 201, Level 2 Venue: JW Marriott Austin AAJ CLE speakers can meet with AV staff for help with editing, testing, and troubleshooting their PowerPoint presentations. All speakers are strongly urged to test and upload their presentation 2 hours in advance of their speech.
The Speaker Ready Room is available during the following hours:
Griffin Hall - This day only
Friday, February 9 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Room 201, Level 2
Saturday, February 10 7:30 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday, February 11 6:00 am to 1:00 pm
Monday, February 12 6:00 am to 1:00 pm
Tuesday, February 13 7:30 am to 11:00 am |
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7:00AM - 8:00AM CST
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Early Morning CLE Program Sponsored by LegalPatCLE ProgramRoom: Lone Star B/C, Level 3 Venue: JW Marriott Austin |
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7:30AM - 8:30AM CST
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Friends of Bill W.Business MeetingRoom: Room 207, Level 2 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Meeting of the Friends of Bill W. |
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7:30AM - 2:00PM CST
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AAJ Resources BoothAAJ BoothRoom: Lone Star West Foyer, Level 3 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Visit the AAJ Resources Booth for questions about products, books, CLE programs, and more. Don't miss the on-site discounts! |
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7:30AM - 2:00PM CST
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Leaders Forum and President's Club Hospitality SuiteHospitality SuiteRoom: Grand Ballroom 7/8, Level 4 Venue: JW Marriott Austin The Leaders Forum & President's Club Hospitality suite is only open to current Leaders Forum and President's Club members. Sponsored by Forge Consulting, RebuttalPR & JBSL. During suite hours members enjoy complimentary breakfast and lunch, and a comfortable lounge area to relax and network with other Leaders Forum and President’s Club members. |
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7:30AM - 2:00PM CST
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RegistrationRegistrationRoom: Griffin Foyer, Level 2 Venue: JW Marriott Austin You can pick-up your badge or register on-site during the following hours:
Friday, February 9 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Saturday, February 10 7:30 am to 6:00 pm
Sunday, February 11 7:30 am to 2:00 pm
Monday, February 12 7:30 am to 2:00 pm
Tuesday, February 13 7:30 am to 11:00 am |
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8:00AM - 9:00AM CST
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AM BreakBreakRoom: 3rd and 4th Floor Foyer Venue: JW Marriott Austin Please stop by and grab a cup of coffee and a quick bite to eat. Breakfast will be available from 8:00 am to 9:00 am. |
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8:00AM - 2:00PM CST
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AAJ Exhibit ExperienceExhibitsRoom: 3rd and 4th Floor Foyer Venue: JW Marriott Austin The new AAJ Exhibit Experience will take you out of the box – literally. Stop by to check out what is new.
Saturday, February 10 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Sunday, February 11 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Monday, February 12 8:00 am to 2:00 pm |
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8:00AM - 2:00PM CST
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Archer Demo SuiteExhibitsRoom: Room 301, Level 3 Venue: JW Marriott Austin |
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8:00AM - 2:00PM CST
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Case Status Demo SuiteExhibitsRoom: Room 303, Level 3 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Archer Demo Suite |
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8:00AM - 2:00PM CST
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Diamond Lounge Featuring Digital Law Marketing & MilestoneSpecial EventRoom: Lone Star Foyer South, Level 3 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Come visit Digital Law Marketing and Milestone in the Diamond Lounge! |
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8:00AM - 2:00PM CST
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Metwork Demo SuiteExhibitsRoom: Room 302, Level 3 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Archer Demo Suite |
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8:00AM - 5:00PM CST
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Digital Law Marketing Private BoardroomSponsor EventRoom: Room 402, Level 4 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Visit Digital Law Marketing in their private boardroom! |
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8:00AM - 5:00PM CST
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Milestone Private BoardroomSponsor EventRoom: Room 403, Level 4 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Visit Milestone in their private boardroom! |
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8:30AM - 12:05PM CST
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Advocacy Track: Seven Essential and Dynamic Trial Skills from Members of the Inner Circle of Advocates Sponsored by CAMGCLE ProgramRoom: Grand Ballroom 6, Level 4 Venue: JW Marriott Austin | Discovery: The Importance of Laying the Groundwork Joshua Koskoff, Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder, PC | | Depositions: Making the Most of Your Time with the Witness Mel Orchard III, The Spence Law Firm, LLC | | Case Theming | | Creating a Lasting Opening Statement Felix Gavi Luna, Peterson Wampold Rosato Feldman Luna | | Presenting Damages to the Jury , McGinn, Montoya, Love & Curry, PA | | Demonstratives at Trial Lloyd Bell, Bell Law Firm | | Keys to a Successful Closing Argument , Power Rogers LLP |
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8:30AM - 9:30AM CST
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Trial Lawyers Care CommitteeCommittee MeetingRoom: Room 307, Level 3 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Help us encourage, recognize, and organize trial lawyers who contribute to their communities through volunteer and charitable activities that serve the public. Open to all! |
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8:30AM - 12:00PM CST
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Specialized Track: Environmental & Toxic Torts Update and Looking Ahead Sponsored by Forman Law Offices, P.A.CLE ProgramRoom: Lone Star B/C, Level 3 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Rhon E. Jones, Beasley, Allen, Crow, Methvin, Portis & Miles, P.C. | How to Preserve Evidence in Toxic Tort Cases (Recent Train Derailment Examples) , Grant & Eisenhofer P.A. | | PFAS Litigation | | Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Litigation Update | | Case Updates and the Impact on Environmental Cases: Roundtable Peter Kraus, Waters Kraus & Paul , Nachawati Law Group | | Handling Medical Records in Medical Monitoring Cases Kevin Hannon, Singleton Schreiber | | Hot Topics: Looking to the Horizon Stephanie Biehl, Sher Edling LLP | | Update on Hair Relaxer Litigation Kendra Y. Goldhirsch, Chaffin Luhana, LLP |
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9:00AM - 9:30AM CST
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Civil Rights Section MeetingSection MeetingRoom: Room 212, Level 2 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Meeting of AAJ's Civil Rights Section |
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9:00AM - 10:00AM CST
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Forced Air Warming Blankets Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group MeetingRoom: Room 209, Level 2 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Meeting of AAJ's Forced Air Warming Blankets Litigation Group |
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9:00AM - 10:00AM CST
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Jury Bias Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group MeetingRoom: Room 210, Level 2 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Meeting of AAJ's Jury Bias Litigation Group |
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9:00AM - 10:00AM CST
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National Finance CouncilCommittee MeetingRoom: Lone Star E, Level 3 Venue: JW Marriott Austin The NFC leads all fundraising campaigns, including Leaders Forum and political fundraising for candidates. |
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9:00AM - 10:00AM CST
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Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Section MeetingSection MeetingRoom: Room 205, Level 2 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Meeting of AAJ's Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Section |
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9:00AM - 10:00AM CST
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Qui Tam Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group MeetingRoom: Room 207, Level 2 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Meeting of AAJ's Qui Tam Litigation Group |
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9:00AM - 4:00PM CST
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Birth Trauma Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group MeetingRoom: Lone Star A, Level 3 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Meeting of AAJ's Birth Trauma Litigation Group |
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9:30AM - 10:00AM CST
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Federal Tort Section MeetingSection MeetingRoom: Room 211, Level 2 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Meeting of AAJ's Federal Tort Section |
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9:30AM - 10:00AM CST
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Police Misconduct Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group MeetingRoom: Room 213, Level 2 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Meeting of AAJ's Police Misconduct Litigation Group |
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10:00AM - 10:30AM CST
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Ethylene Oxide Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group MeetingRoom: Room 212, Level 2 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Meeting of AAJ's Ethylene Oxide Litigation Group |
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10:00AM - 12:00PM CST
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Signature Brunch, hosted by the Women Trial Lawyers Caucus (WTLC)BrunchRoom: Grand Ballroom 5, Level 4 Venue: JW Marriott Austin All registrants are invited to attend the Signature Brunch, hosted by the WTLC. Learn about what the WTLC does and hear from our fantastic keynote! |
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12:00PM - 1:00PM CST
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Asbestos Litigation Group Meeting and Lunch Sponsored ByReceptionRoom: Brazos, Level 2 Venue: JW Marriott Austin |
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12:00PM - 1:00PM CST
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PM BreakBreakRoom: 3rd and 4th Floor Foyer Venue: JW Marriott Austin Mid-day snack and refreshment break will be provided from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. |
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12:00PM - 1:00PM CST
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Wildfires Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group MeetingRoom: Room 207, Level 2 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Meeting of AAJ's Wildfires Litigation Group |
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12:00PM - 1:30PM CST
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NCJI Quarterly Trustees MeetingNCJI EventRoom: Grand Ballroom 1, Level 4 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Quarterly business meeting of the Officers and Trustees of the National Civil Justice Institute. Fellows of the Institute are welcome. |
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12:30PM - 1:00PM CST
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Drowning Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group MeetingRoom: Room 210, Level 2 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Meeting of AAJ's Drowning Litigation Group |
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12:30PM - 1:30PM CST
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Diversity & Inclusion CommitteeCommittee MeetingRoom: Lone Star E, Level 3 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Diversity & Inclusion Committee Meeting |
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12:30PM - 1:30PM CST
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Vaccines Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group MeetingRoom: Room 211, Level 2 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Meeting of AAJ's Vaccines Litigation Group |
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1:00PM - 1:30PM CST
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CDA Section 230 Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group MeetingRoom: Room 209, Level 2 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Meeting of AAJ's CDA Section 230 Litigation Group |
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1:00PM - 1:30PM CST
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PFAS Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group MeetingRoom: Room 212, Level 2 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Meeting of AAJ's PFAS Litigation Group |
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1:00PM - 2:00PM CST
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Employment Rights Section MeetingSection MeetingRoom: Room 205, Level 2 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Meeting of AAJ's Employment Rights Section |
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1:00PM - 2:00PM CST
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International Practice Section and International Relations Committee MeetingCommittee MeetingRoom: Room 208, Level 2 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Meeting of AAJ's International Practice Section and International Relations Committee |
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1:00PM - 2:00PM CST
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Premises Liability Section MeetingSection MeetingRoom: Room 202, Level 2 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Meeting of AAJ's Premises Liability Section |
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1:00PM - 2:00PM CST
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State DelegatesBusiness MeetingRoom: Lone Star D, Level 3 Venue: JW Marriott Austin |
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1:30PM - 2:00PM CST
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Climate Change Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group MeetingRoom: Room 213, Level 2 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Meeting of AAJ's Climate Change Litigation Group |
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1:30PM - 2:00PM CST
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Technology and Science Section MeetingSection MeetingRoom: Room 211, Level 2 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Meeting of AAJ's Technology and Science Section |
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2:00PM - 2:30AM CST
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Inadequate Security Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group MeetingRoom: Room 207, Level 2 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Meeting of AAJ's Inadequate Security Litigation Group |
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2:00PM - 3:00PM CST
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Child Sex Abuse Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group MeetingRoom: Room 203/204, Level 2 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Meeting of AAJ's Child Sex Abuse Litigation Group |
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2:00PM - 3:00PM CST
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Environmental and Toxic Torts Section MeetingSection MeetingRoom: Room 209, Level 2 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Meeting of AAJ's Environmental and Toxic Torts Section |
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2:00PM - 3:00PM CST
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National College of Advocacy Board of Trustees MeetingCommittee MeetingRoom: Room 307, Level 3 Venue: JW Marriott Austin The National College of Advocacy Board of Trustees holds its semi-annual meeting. |
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2:00PM - 3:00PM CST
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New Lawyers Division (NLD) Membership MeetingCommittee MeetingRoom: Grand Ballroom 3/4, Level 4 Venue: JW Marriott Austin All voting members barred less than 10 years are part of the NLD . Join us for our quarterly meeting and learn what we do! |
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2:30PM - 3:00PM CST
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Construction Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group MeetingRoom: Room 210, Level 2 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Meeting of AAJ's Construction Litigation Group |
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3:00PM - 3:30PM CST
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Powerline Contact Litigation GroupLitigation Group MeetingRoom: Room 207, Level 2 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Meeting of AAJ's Powerline Contact Litigation Group |
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3:00PM - 4:00PM CST
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Environmental and Toxic Torts Section and Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Section Sponsored ReceptionReceptionRoom: Griffin East Foyer, Level 2 Venue: JW Marriott Austin |
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3:00PM - 4:00PM CST
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Litigation Groups Leadership Council (LGLC) MeetingCommittee MeetingRoom: Room 208, Level 2 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Meeting of AAJ's Litigation Groups Leadership Council (LGLC) |
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3:00PM - 4:00PM CST
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Sexual Assault Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group MeetingRoom: Room 203/204, Level 2 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Meeting of AAJ's Sexual Assault Litigation Group |
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3:00PM - 4:30PM CST
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AAJ PAC Board of Trustees MeetingBusiness MeetingRoom: Lone Star E, Level 3 Venue: JW Marriott Austin AAJ PAC Board of Trustees Meeting. This meeting is open to all AAJ members. |
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4:00PM - 5:00PM CST
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CDA Section 230 Litigation Group and Technology and Science Section Sponsored ReceptionReceptionRoom: Lone Star East Foyer, Level 3 Venue: JW Marriott Austin |
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4:00PM - 5:00PM CST
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Sexual Assault and Child Sex Abuse Litigation Groups Sponsored ReceptionReceptionRoom: Griffin West Foyer, Level 2 Venue: JW Marriott Austin |
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4:00PM - 5:30PM CST
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NCJI Fellows ReceptionReceptionRoom: Brazos, Level 2 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Celebrate NCJI's work and honor the 2024 Civil Justice Scholarship Award recipients. Drinks and light fare. All attorneys are welcome. |
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9:00PM - 12:00AM CST
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New Lawyers Division (NLD) PartySocial EventVenue: TBD You don't want to miss the social event of convention -- all attendees are invited! **Bring your ID and note this is a cash bar. |