Welcome to the Overall Program Schedule for the AAJ 2024 Winter Convention. Please click on the event name for event description and information on who is eligible to attend.

NOTE SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

**All times are Central Time**
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Tuesday, February 6
3:00PM - 4:00PM CST
Compliance Committee MeetingBusiness Meeting

Venue: Via Zoom

Thursday, February 8, 2024
Thursday, February 8
9:00AM - 4:00PM CST
Leadership AcademyGeneral

Room: Room 211/212, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

The Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Academy is AAJ’s leading program to promote diversity among its membership and leadership, particularly for those who are underrepresented within the association. Session 3 to take place February 8th -9th.

Thank you to our sponsors: 
Andrus Anderson
Barrera Law Group
Bey & Associates
Grant & Eisenhofer 

Special thanks to the Brenda Fulmer Foundation!

Friday, February 9, 2024
Friday, February 9
8:00AM - 4:00PM CST
Women Trial Lawyers Caucus (WTLC) Leadership SummitSpecial Event

Room: Grand Ballroom 5, Level 4

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

All female voting members are encouraged to register for the biennial Leadership Summit, themed "Go Big or Go Home."  To register for this event, please go to page – https://www.justice.org/community/events/wtlc-leadership-summit-2024https://www.justice.org/community/events/wtlc-leadership-summit-2024

Thank you to our sponsors: 
A Case for Women
Hickey Law Firm
Kastl Law 

Friday, February 9
9:00AM - 1:00PM CST
Caucus & TLC Joint Service Project Sponsored by Paramount Settlement PlanningCommunity Service Project

Venue: TBD

AAJ's Caucuses and TLC Committee will host a local community service project. For more information, email jennifer.rafter@justice.org.

Friday, February 9
9:00AM - 4:00PM CST
Leadership AcademyGeneral

Room: Room 211/212, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

The Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Academy is AAJ’s leading program to promote diversity among its membership and leadership, particularly for those who are underrepresented within the association. Session 3 to take place February 8th -9th.

Thank you to our sponsors: 
Andrus Anderson
Barrera Law Group
Bey & Associates
Grant & Eisenhofer 

Special thanks to the Brenda Fulmer Foundation!

Friday, February 9
12:00PM - 1:00PM CST
Women Trial Lawyers Caucus (WTLC) Leadership Summit LuncheonSpecial Event

Room: Grand Ballroom 3/4, Level 4

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

The Women Trial Lawyers Caucus Summit Luncheon.

Friday, February 9
2:00PM - 5:00PM CST
Speaker Ready RoomGeneral

Room: Griffin Ballroom, 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

Friday, February 9
2:00PM - 6:00PM CST
AAJ Resources BoothAAJ Booth

Room: 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!

Friday, February 9
2:00PM - 6:00PM CST
Leaders Forum and President's Club Hospitality SuiteHospitality Suite

Room: 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.

Friday, February 9
2:00PM - 6:00PM CST
RegistrationRegistration

Room: 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

Friday, February 9
5:00PM - 6:00PM CST
AAJ Stalwart/HOF Welcome ReceptionReception

Room: Grand Ballroom Foyer East

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

AAJ Stalwarts/Hall of Fame Committee invite all members to join them at this welcome reception.

Friday, February 9
5:00PM - 7:00PM CST
Women Trial Lawyers Caucus (WTLC) Welcome ReceptionReception

Venue: TBD

All registrants are invited to attend this welcome reception, hosted by the Women Trial Lawyers Caucus!

Friday, February 9
6:30PM - 8:30PM CST
New Lawyers Division (NLD) Welcome ReceptionReception

Venue: TBD

All members barred less than 10 years are part of the NLD -- please join us for our welcome reception!

Saturday, February 10, 2024
7:30AM - 8:30AM CST Friends of Bill W.Business Meeting

Room: Room 207, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of the Friends of Bill W.

7:30AM - 1:00PM CST Speaker Ready RoomGeneral

Room: 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

7:30AM - 2:00PM CST AAJ Resources BoothAAJ Booth

Room: 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!

7:30AM - 6:00PM CST Leaders Forum and President's Club Hospitality SuiteHospitality Suite

Room: 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.

7:30AM - 6:00PM CST RegistrationRegistration

Room: 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

8:00AM - 9:00AM CST AM BreakBreak

Room: 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.

8:00AM - 2:00PM CST AAJ Exhibit ExperienceExhibits

Room: 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

8:00AM - 2:00PM CST Archer Demo SuiteExhibits

Room: Room 301, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

8:00AM - 2:00PM CST Case Status Demo SuiteExhibits

Room: Room 303, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Archer Demo Suite

8:00AM - 2:00PM CST Diamond Lounge Featuring Digital Law Marketing & MilestoneSpecial Event

Room: Lone Star Foyer South, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Come visit Digital Law Marketing and Milestone in the Diamond Lounge!

8:00AM - 2:00PM CST Metwork Demo SuiteExhibits

Room: Room 302, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Archer Demo Suite

8:00AM - 5:00PM CST C Cubed Capital Partners Private BoardroomSponsor Event

Room: Room 309, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Visit C Cubed Capital Partners in their private boardroom!

8:00AM - 5:00PM CST Digital Law Marketing Private BoardroomSponsor Event

Room: Room 402, Level 4

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Visit Digital Law Marketing in their private boardroom!

8:00AM - 5:00PM CST Milestone Private BoardroomSponsor Event

Room: Room 403, Level 4

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Visit Milestone in their private boardroom!

8:30AM - 11:35AM CST Advocacy Track: Communicating with a Bang! Powerful Storytelling and Persuasion in Trial Sponsored by CAMGCLE Program

Room: Grand Ballroom 6, Level 4

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Ricardo Martinez-Cid, Podhurst Orseck, PA
Using Neuroscience, Rhetorical Questions, and Clean Language
Robyn L. Wishart, Wishart Brain and Spine Law
From Stories to Simulations: How to Embed Stories into the Minds of Jurors
Kevin Biniazan, Breit Biniazan, PC
Truth Default and the Post-Truth Myth
W. Mark Lanier, The Lanier Law Firm
Empowering the Witness to Tell Your Client’s Story
Katherine James, ACT of Communication
Translating the Story into Visuals: Showing, Not Telling
Mitchell Riggs, Life Now Video
Compelling PowerPoints at Trial
Jonathan Lomurro, Lomurro Law
8:30AM - 10:00AM CST AAJ PAC Eagle & Falcon Breakfast ReceptionBreakfast

Room: Grand Ballroom 5, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

AAJ PAC Eagle and Falcon contributors are invited to join us for an exclusive breakfast reception in recognition of their generous support of AAJ PAC.

8:30AM - 11:35AM CST Specialized Track: A Successful Case Starts in the Office: Hiring, Retention, and More Sponsored by Forman Law Offices, P.A.CLE Program

Room: Lone Star B/C, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

From Beginning to End: How to Provide the Best Client Experience
Miranda Soucie, Spiros Law, PC
Forest and the Trees: Training New Staff and Attorneys with the Tools to Handle Your Vacation
Bhavani Raveendran, Romanucci & Blandin
Budget Considerations for Your Law Firm
Jennifer Lipinski, Lipinski Law
A Focus on Mental Health: Supporting Your Staff with Mental Health Initiatives
Alexandra "Cookie" Echsner-Rasmussen, Aylstock Witkin Kreis & Overholtz, PLLC
Managing Your Team: Delegate to Elevate
Laura Yaeger, Yaeger Law, PLLC
Recruiting and Retaining Diverse Attorneys and Staff
Brandon Vaughn, Robins Kaplan, LLP
ABS: The Changing Legal Landscape
Adriana Gonzalez, Gonzalez & Cartwright, P.A.
9:00AM - 10:00AM CST Admiralty Law Section MeetingSection Meeting

Room: Room 205, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Admiralty Law Section.

9:00AM - 10:00AM CST Products Liability Section MeetingSection Meeting

Room: Room 208, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Products Liability Section

9:30AM - 10:00AM CST 3M Combat Earplugs Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group Meeting

Room: Room 203/204, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's 3M Combat Earplugs Litigation Group.

10:00AM - 10:30AM CST Gun Violence Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group Meeting

Room: Room 207, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Gun Violence Litigation Group

10:00AM - 10:30AM CST Pressure Cookers Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group Meeting

Room: Room 209, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Pressure Cookers Litigation Group

10:00AM - 11:00AM CST Insurance Law Section and Bad Faith Litigation Group MeetingSection Meeting

Room: Room 211, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Insurance Law Section and Bad Faith Litigation Group

10:00AM - 11:00AM CST Railroad Law Section MeetingSection Meeting

Room: Room 210, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Railroad Law Section

10:00AM - 11:00AM CST Trampoline Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group Meeting

Room: Room 212, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Trampoline Litigation Group

10:00AM - 11:00AM CST Voter Protection Action Committee (VPAC) MeetingCommittee Meeting

Room: Lone Star F, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Open to members of VPAC and all members interested in learning about opportunities to protect the right to vote in the upcoming election cycle.

10:00AM - 11:30AM CST MDLs: A Conversation with the Hon. Karen K. CaldwellSpecial Event

Room: Lone Star E, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Special Meeting on MDLs: Judge Karen Caldwell, JPML Chair, shares her wisdom on the JPML process followed by a conversation on Proposed Rule 16.1.

11:00AM - 12:00PM CST Election Committee MeetingBusiness Meeting

Room: Room 307, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

11:00AM - 12:30PM CST Women Trial Lawyers Caucus (WTLC) Membership MeetingCommittee Meeting

Room: Grand Ballroom 3/4, Level 4

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

All voting members who identify as female are invited to the quarterly WTLC membership meeting. Come learn about the caucus and how to get involved!

12:00PM - 1:00PM CST PM BreakBreak

Room: 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.

12:30PM - 1:30PM CST Sections and Litigation Groups Coordination Committee (SLGCC) MeetingCommittee Meeting

Room: Room 208, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Sections and Litigation Groups Coordination Committee (SLGCC)

12:30PM - 2:00PM CST Digital Law Marketing Diamond Lunch and PresentationLuncheon

Room: Brazos, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Join DLM for their complimentary lunch and presentation!

1:00PM - 2:00PM CST Tenofovir Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group Meeting

Room: Room 212, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Tenofovir Litigation Group

1:30PM - 2:00PM CST Professional Negligence Section MeetingSection Meeting

Room: Room 207, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Professional Negligence Section

1:30PM - 2:30PM CST Minority Caucus (MC) Membership MeetingCommittee Meeting

Room: Lone Star E, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

All voting members who identify as a minority are invited to the MC's meeting! Join us and learn about the caucus and upcoming events.

2:00PM - 3:00PM CST Council of Presidents Business MeetingBusiness Meeting

Room: Lone Star D, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

2:00PM - 3:00PM CST Opioids Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group Meeting

Room: Room 208, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Opioids Litigation Group

2:00PM - 4:00PM CST Stroke Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group Meeting

Room: Room 210, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Stroke Litigation Group

2:30PM - 3:30PM CST Aviation Section MeetingSection Meeting

Room: Room 209, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Aviation Section

2:30PM - 3:30PM CST Hair Relaxer Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group Meeting

Room: Room 203/204, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Hair Relaxer Litigation Group Meeting

2:30PM - 5:00PM CST Nursing Homes Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group Meeting

Room: Room 202, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Nursing Homes Litigation Group

3:00PM - 4:00PM CST Council of Presidents Reception Sponsored by Thompson FlanaganReception

Room: Lone Star West Foyer, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

3:00PM - 4:00PM CST Membership Oversight Committee MeetingCommittee Meeting

Room: Lone Star E, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Open to members of the Membership Oversight Committee, as well as members interested in helping grow AAJ membership.

3:00PM - 4:00PM CST Public Education Committee MeetingBusiness Meeting

Room: Room 307, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

The Public Education Committee will meet to discuss legislative priorities, social media ideas and public education campaigns.

3:30PM - 4:30PM CST Aviation Section Reception Sponsored ByReception

Room: Griffin East Foyer, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

3:30PM - 4:30PM CST Exchange Advisory Committee MeetingCommittee Meeting

Room: Room 208, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Exchange Advisory Committee

3:30PM - 4:30PM CST Hair Relaxer Litigation Group Reception Sponsored ByReception

Room: Griffin East Foyer, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

3:30PM - 4:30PM CST Taxotere Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group Meeting

Room: Room 207, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Taxotere Litigation Group

6:00PM - 8:00PM CST Opening ReceptionReception

Room: 310 W Willie Nelson Blvd., Austin, TX

Venue: ACL Live at The Moody Theater

Please join us for a lively evening at the acclaim ACL Live, home to the PBS's iconic Austin City Limits, and listen to American country music group, Asleep at the Wheel.

Sunday, February 11, 2024
6:00AM - 1:00PM CST Speaker Ready RoomGeneral

Room: 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

7:00AM - 8:00AM CST Early Morning CLE Program Sponsored by LegalPatCLE Program

Room: Lone Star B/C, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

7:30AM - 8:30AM CST Friends of Bill W.Business Meeting

Room: Room 207, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of the Friends of Bill W.

7:30AM - 2:00PM CST AAJ Resources BoothAAJ Booth

Room: 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!

7:30AM - 2:00PM CST Leaders Forum and President's Club Hospitality SuiteHospitality Suite

Room: 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.

7:30AM - 2:00PM CST RegistrationRegistration

Room: 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

8:00AM - 9:00AM CST AM BreakBreak

Room: 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.

8:00AM - 2:00PM CST AAJ Exhibit ExperienceExhibits

Room: 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

8:00AM - 2:00PM CST Archer Demo SuiteExhibits

Room: Room 301, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

8:00AM - 2:00PM CST Case Status Demo SuiteExhibits

Room: Room 303, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Archer Demo Suite

8:00AM - 2:00PM CST Diamond Lounge Featuring Digital Law Marketing & MilestoneSpecial Event

Room: Lone Star Foyer South, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Come visit Digital Law Marketing and Milestone in the Diamond Lounge!

8:00AM - 2:00PM CST Metwork Demo SuiteExhibits

Room: Room 302, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Archer Demo Suite

8:00AM - 5:00PM CST Digital Law Marketing Private BoardroomSponsor Event

Room: Room 402, Level 4

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Visit Digital Law Marketing in their private boardroom!

8:00AM - 5:00PM CST Milestone Private BoardroomSponsor Event

Room: Room 403, Level 4

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Visit Milestone in their private boardroom!

8:30AM - 12:05PM CST Advocacy Track: Seven Essential and Dynamic Trial Skills from Members of the Inner Circle of Advocates Sponsored by CAMGCLE Program

Room: 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
Randi McGinn, McGinn, Montoya, Love & Curry, PA
Demonstratives at Trial
Lloyd Bell, Bell Law Firm
Keys to a Successful Closing Argument
Larry R Rogers Jr., Power Rogers LLP
8:30AM - 9:30AM CST Trial Lawyers Care CommitteeCommittee Meeting

Room: 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!

8:30AM - 12:00PM CST Specialized Track: Environmental & Toxic Torts Update and Looking Ahead Sponsored by Forman Law Offices, P.A.CLE Program

Room: 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)
Adam Gomez, 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
Gale D. Pearson, 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
9:00AM - 9:30AM CST Civil Rights Section MeetingSection Meeting

Room: Room 212, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Civil Rights Section

9:00AM - 10:00AM CST Forced Air Warming Blankets Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group Meeting

Room: Room 209, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Forced Air Warming Blankets Litigation Group

9:00AM - 10:00AM CST Jury Bias Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group Meeting

Room: Room 210, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Jury Bias Litigation Group

9:00AM - 10:00AM CST National Finance CouncilCommittee Meeting

Room: Lone Star E, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

The NFC leads all fundraising campaigns, including Leaders Forum and political fundraising for candidates.

9:00AM - 10:00AM CST Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Section MeetingSection Meeting

Room: Room 205, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Section

9:00AM - 10:00AM CST Qui Tam Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group Meeting

Room: Room 207, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Qui Tam Litigation Group

9:00AM - 4:00PM CST Birth Trauma Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group Meeting

Room: Lone Star A, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Birth Trauma Litigation Group

9:30AM - 10:00AM CST Federal Tort Section MeetingSection Meeting

Room: Room 211, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Federal Tort Section

9:30AM - 10:00AM CST Police Misconduct Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group Meeting

Room: Room 213, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Police Misconduct Litigation Group

10:00AM - 10:30AM CST Ethylene Oxide Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group Meeting

Room: Room 212, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Ethylene Oxide Litigation Group

10:00AM - 12:00PM CST Signature Brunch, hosted by the Women Trial Lawyers Caucus (WTLC)Brunch

Room: 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!

12:00PM - 1:00PM CST Asbestos Litigation Group Meeting and Lunch Sponsored ByReception

Room: Brazos, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

12:00PM - 1:00PM CST PM BreakBreak

Room: 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.

12:00PM - 1:00PM CST Wildfires Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group Meeting

Room: Room 207, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Wildfires Litigation Group

12:00PM - 1:30PM CST NCJI Quarterly Trustees MeetingNCJI Event

Room: 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.

12:30PM - 1:00PM CST Drowning Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group Meeting

Room: Room 210, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Drowning Litigation Group

12:30PM - 1:30PM CST Diversity & Inclusion CommitteeCommittee Meeting

Room: Lone Star E, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Diversity & Inclusion Committee Meeting

12:30PM - 1:30PM CST Vaccines Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group Meeting

Room: Room 211, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Vaccines Litigation Group

1:00PM - 1:30PM CST CDA Section 230 Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group Meeting

Room: Room 209, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's CDA Section 230 Litigation Group

1:00PM - 1:30PM CST PFAS Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group Meeting

Room: Room 212, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's PFAS Litigation Group

1:00PM - 2:00PM CST Employment Rights Section MeetingSection Meeting

Room: Room 205, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Employment Rights Section

1:00PM - 2:00PM CST International Practice Section and International Relations Committee MeetingCommittee Meeting

Room: Room 208, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's International Practice Section and International Relations Committee

1:00PM - 2:00PM CST Premises Liability Section MeetingSection Meeting

Room: Room 202, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Premises Liability Section

1:00PM - 2:00PM CST State DelegatesBusiness Meeting

Room: Lone Star D, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

1:30PM - 2:00PM CST Climate Change Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group Meeting

Room: Room 213, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Climate Change Litigation Group

1:30PM - 2:00PM CST Technology and Science Section MeetingSection Meeting

Room: Room 211, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Technology and Science Section

2:00PM - 2:30AM CST Inadequate Security Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group Meeting

Room: Room 207, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Inadequate Security Litigation Group

2:00PM - 3:00PM CST Child Sex Abuse Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group Meeting

Room: Room 203/204, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Child Sex Abuse Litigation Group

2:00PM - 3:00PM CST Environmental and Toxic Torts Section MeetingSection Meeting

Room: Room 209, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Environmental and Toxic Torts Section

2:00PM - 3:00PM CST National College of Advocacy Board of Trustees MeetingCommittee Meeting

Room: Room 307, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

The National College of Advocacy Board of Trustees holds its semi-annual meeting.

2:00PM - 3:00PM CST New Lawyers Division (NLD) Membership MeetingCommittee Meeting

Room: 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!

2:30PM - 3:00PM CST Construction Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group Meeting

Room: Room 210, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Construction Litigation Group

3:00PM - 3:30PM CST Powerline Contact Litigation GroupLitigation Group Meeting

Room: Room 207, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Powerline Contact Litigation Group

3:00PM - 4:00PM CST Environmental and Toxic Torts Section and Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Section Sponsored ReceptionReception

Room: Griffin East Foyer, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

3:00PM - 4:00PM CST Litigation Groups Leadership Council (LGLC) MeetingCommittee Meeting

Room: Room 208, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Litigation Groups Leadership Council (LGLC)

3:00PM - 4:00PM CST Sexual Assault Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group Meeting

Room: Room 203/204, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Sexual Assault Litigation Group

3:00PM - 4:30PM CST AAJ PAC Board of Trustees MeetingBusiness Meeting

Room: Lone Star E, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

AAJ PAC Board of Trustees Meeting. This meeting is open to all AAJ members.

4:00PM - 5:00PM CST CDA Section 230 Litigation Group and Technology and Science Section Sponsored ReceptionReception

Room: Lone Star East Foyer, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

4:00PM - 5:00PM CST Sexual Assault and Child Sex Abuse Litigation Groups Sponsored ReceptionReception

Room: Griffin West Foyer, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

4:00PM - 5:30PM CST NCJI Fellows ReceptionReception

Room: 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.

9:00PM - 12:00AM CST New Lawyers Division (NLD) PartySocial Event

Venue: 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.

Monday, February 12, 2024
6:00AM - 1:00PM CST Speaker Ready RoomGeneral

Room: 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

7:30AM - 8:30AM CST Friends of Bill W.Business Meeting

Room: Room 207, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of the Friends of Bill W.

7:30AM - 2:00PM CST AAJ Resources BoothAAJ Booth

Room: 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!

7:30AM - 2:00PM CST Leaders Forum and President's Club Hospitality SuiteHospitality Suite

Room: 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.

7:30AM - 2:00PM CST RegistrationRegistration

Room: 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

8:00AM - 9:00AM CST AM BreakBreak

Room: 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.

8:00AM - 2:00PM CST AAJ Exhibit ExperienceExhibits

Room: 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

8:00AM - 2:00PM CST Archer Demo SuiteExhibits

Room: Room 301, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

8:00AM - 2:00PM CST Case Status Demo SuiteExhibits

Room: Room 303, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Archer Demo Suite

8:00AM - 2:00PM CST Diamond Lounge Featuring Digital Law Marketing & MilestoneSpecial Event

Room: Lone Star Foyer South, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Come visit Digital Law Marketing and Milestone in the Diamond Lounge!

8:00AM - 2:00PM CST Metwork Demo SuiteExhibits

Room: Room 302, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Archer Demo Suite

8:00AM - 5:00PM CST Digital Law Marketing Private BoardroomSponsor Event

Room: Room 402, Level 4

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Visit Digital Law Marketing in their private boardroom!

8:00AM - 5:00PM CST Milestone Private BoardroomSponsor Event

Room: Room 403, Level 4

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Visit Milestone in their private boardroom!

8:30AM - 11:35AM CST Advocacy Track: Revolutionize Your Practice: Artificial Intelligence and the Latest in Technology Sponsored by CAMGCLE Program

Room: Grand Ballroom 6, Level 4

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Margaret E Mabie, Marsh Law Firm PLLC
Harnessing AI in Your Practice
Ethical Rules for Using Chat GPT/AI In Your Practice (ethics)
Stephen Herman, Herman Herman & Katz, LLC
Digital Marketing Best Practices and Pitfalls of Avoid (ethics)
Brenda Fulmer, Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, PA
15 AI Uses Every Litigator Should Have in Their Back Pocket
Julian C Gomez, The Julian C. Gomez Law Firm, PLLC
Technology to Aid Your Visuals at Trial
Jennifer Hoekstra, Aylstock Witkin Kreis & Overholtz, PLLC
Demonstrating Legitimacy of Evidence to Jurors in the AI Era
Justin S. Kahn, Kahn Law Firm
8:30AM - 11:35AM CST Specialized Track: Pools, Roads, and More: Discovering Your Next Premises Case Sponsored by Forman Law Offices, P.A.CLE Program

Room: Lone Star B/C, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Michael Neff, Neff Law
Construction Cases: Litigation to be Aware Of
Victor Bucci, Laffey Bucci Kent, LLP
Trafficking Cases and Negligence on Hotels
Kristina Aiad-Toss, Babin Law LLC
It All Starts with a Workers’ Compensation Claim
Richard P Neuworth, LeBau & Neuworth
Dodging Potholes: Premises Liability on the Roads
Celine Cutter, Cutter Law, PC
Duties of Care and Tragedy at the Water Park
Robert Hammers Jr., Schneider Hammers, LLC
Tips for the Inadequate Security Deposition
Michael Haggard, The Haggard Law Firm, PA
Update: Wildfire Litigation
9:00AM - 10:00AM CST AAJ Judiciary CommitteeCommittee Meeting

Room: Grand Ballroom 1, Level 4

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

The Judiciary Committee will be meeting to discuss the federal judicial nominations process and the federal courts.

9:00AM - 10:00AM CST Audit CommitteeCommittee Meeting

Room: Room 205, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of the Audit Committee

9:00AM - 10:00AM CST Kratom Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group Meeting

Room: Room 209, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Kratom Litigation Group

9:00AM - 10:00AM CST Over- Designation Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group Meeting

Room: Lone Star E, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Over- Designation Litigation Group

9:00AM - 4:00PM CST Medical Negligence Information Exchange Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group Meeting

Room: Lone Star A, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Medical Negligence Information Exchange Litigation Group

9:30AM - 10:00AM CST Delayed Kidney Diagnosis Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group Meeting

Room: Room 207, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Delayed Kidney Diagnosis Litigation Group

9:30AM - 10:30AM CST Distracted Driving Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group Meeting

Room: Room 207, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Distracted Driving Litigation Group

10:00AM - 11:00AM CST Acetaminophen ASD/ADHD Litigation Group Meeting and Brunch Sponsored ByBrunch

Room: Room 203/204, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

10:00AM - 11:00AM CST CPAP Litigation Group Meeting and Brunch Sponsored ByBrunch

Room: Brazos, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

10:00AM - 11:00AM CST Legal Affairs CommitteeBusiness Meeting

Room: Lone Star E, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Legal Affairs Committee Meeting

10:00AM - 11:00AM CST Sole Practitioner and Small Firm Section MeetingSection Meeting

Room: Room 211, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Sole Practitioner and Small Firm Section

11:00AM - 11:30AM CST Tepezza Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group Meeting

Room: Room 209, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Tepezza Litigation Group

11:00AM - 11:30AM CST Valsartan Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group Meeting

Room: Room 211, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Valsartan Litigation Group.

11:00AM - 12:30PM CST AAJ Public Affairs Committee MeetingBusiness Meeting

Room: Lone Star E, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Advises AAJ executive committee and BOG on policy options, tactics, and strategies concerning issues of concern to trial lawyers pending before the US Congress, executive branch, and federal agencies.

11:30AM - 12:00PM CST Motorcycle Litigation Group and Bicycle Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group Meeting

Room: Room 207, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Motorcycle Litigation Group and Bicycle Litigation Group

11:30AM - 12:30PM CST Zantac Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group Meeting

Room: Room 211, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Zantac Litigation Group

12:00PM - 1:00PM CST PM BreakBreak

Room: 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.

12:30PM - 1:00PM CST Tort Bankruptcy Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group Meeting

Room: Room 208, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Tort Bankruptcy Litigation Group Meeting

12:30PM - 1:30PM CST Class Action Section Meeting and Lunch Sponsored BySection Meeting

Room: Room 203/204, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

12:30PM - 1:30PM CST Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation GroupLitigation Group Meeting

Room: Lone Star H, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

12:30PM - 2:00PM CST AAJ PAC Development Committee (PDC) MeetingBusiness Meeting

Room: Grand Ballroom 5, Level 4

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of the AAJ PAC Development Committee (PDC).

12:30PM - 2:00PM CST Milestone Diamond Lunch and PresentationLuncheon

Room: Brazos, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Join Milestone for their complimentary lunch and presentation!

1:00PM - 2:00PM CST Talcum Powder/Ovarian Cancer Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group Meeting

Room: Lone Star E, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Talcum Powder/Ovarian Cancer Litigation Group

1:30PM - 2:00PM CST Rideshare and Gig Services Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group Meeting

Room: Lone Star F, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Rideshare and Gig Services Litigation Groups

1:30PM - 2:00PM CST Social Security and Disability Law Section and ERISA Benefits Litigation Group MeetingSection Meeting

Room: Room 207, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Social Security and Disability Law Section and ERISA Benefits Litigation Group

1:30PM - 2:30PM CST AAJ Press Advisory Board MeetingCommittee Meeting

Room: Room 307, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

The AAJ Press Advisory Board holds its semi-annual meeting.

1:30PM - 2:30PM CST Consumer Privacy/Data Breach Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group Meeting

Room: Lone Star G, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Consumer Privacy/Data Breach Litigation Group Meeting

1:30PM - 2:30PM CST Republican Trial Lawyers Caucus (RTLC) MeetingCommittee Meeting

Room: Room 308, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Please join us for the quarterly meeting of the Republican Trial Lawyers Caucus.

2:00PM - 3:00PM CST Antiterrorism Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group Meeting

Room: Room 205, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Antiterrorism Litigation Group Meeting

2:00PM - 3:00PM CST LGBT Caucus Membership MeetingCommittee Meeting

Room: Grand Ballroom 1/2, Level 4

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

The LGBT caucus welcomes all voting members who self-identify as part of the LGBT community or as an ally to attend their quarterly meeting.

2:00PM - 3:00PM CST Motor Vehicle Section and Bus Litigation Group MeetingSection Meeting

Room: Grand Ballroom 3/4, Level 4

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Motor Vehicle Section and Bus Litigation Group

2:00PM - 3:00PM CST Talcum Powder/Ovarian Cancer Litigation Group Reception Sponsored ByReception

Room: Lone Star East Foyer, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Talcum Powder/Ovarian Cancer Litigation Group Reception Sponsored By

2:30PM - 3:30PM CST Business Torts Section and Securities and Financial Fraud Litigation Group MeetingSection Meeting

Room: Room 208, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Business Torts Section and Securities and Financial Fraud Litigation Group Meeting

2:30PM - 3:30PM CST Republican Trial Lawyers Caucus (RTLC) Cocktail ReceptionReception

Venue: TBD

Please join the RTLC for a Cocktail Reception. Location to be determined.

3:00PM - 4:00PM CST Camp Lejeune Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group Meeting

Room: Lone Star B/C, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Camp Lejeune Litigation Group

3:00PM - 4:00PM CST Motor Vehicle Section and Bus Litigation Group Reception Sponsored ByReception

Room: Grand Ballroom Foyer East

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

3:00PM - 4:00PM CST Organization Review CommitteeBusiness Meeting

Room: Room 307, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Organization Review Committee (ORC) Meeting

3:00PM - 4:00PM CST Trucking Litigation Group and WTLC ReceptionReception

Room: Lone Star West Foyer, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

3:00PM - 5:00PM CST LGBT Caucus Networking ReceptionReception

Venue: TBD

All registrants are invited to attend this networking reception hosted by the LGBT Caucus.

3:30PM - 4:30PM CST Business Torts Section and Securities and Financial Fraud Litigation Group Reception Sponsored ByReception

Room: Griffin East Foyer, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

3:30PM - 4:30PM CST Stalwarts/Hall of Fame Committee MeetingCommittee Meeting

Room: Lone Star G, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

The Stalwarts/Hall of Fame Committee will meet to discuss new and old business.

4:00PM - 5:00PM CST Camp Lejeune Litigation Group Reception Sponsored ByReception

Room: Lone Star East Foyer, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

5:30PM - 6:15PM CST AAJ PAC Platinum M Club & New Contributor ReceptionReception

Room: Brazos, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Invite only. AAJ PAC Platinum M Club ($2,000/year) and *new* contributors to AAJ PAC in 2023 are invited to this complimentary event.

6:00PM - 7:30PM CST Joint Reception hosted by Public Justice & AAJ's Minority CaucusReception

Room: Lone Star F, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

All registrants are invited to join Public Justice and the Minority Caucus for a reception celebrating the work of both organizations.

Tuesday, February 13, 2024
7:30AM - 11:00AM CST RegistrationRegistration

Room: 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

7:30AM - 11:00AM CST Speaker Ready RoomGeneral

Room: 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

7:30AM - 12:00PM CST AAJ Resources BoothAAJ Booth

Room: 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!

7:30AM - 1:00PM CST Leaders Forum and President's Club Hospitality SuiteHospitality Suite

Room: 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.

8:00AM - 9:00AM CST AM BreakBreak

Room: 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.

8:00AM - 12:00PM CST Diamond Lounge Featuring Digital Law Marketing & MilestoneSpecial Event

Room: Lone Star Foyer South, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Come visit Digital Law Marketing and Milestone in the Diamond Lounge!

8:30AM - 12:05PM CST Advocacy Track: Position Your Case for Success Before Trial Even Starts Sponsored by CAMGCLE Program

Room: Lone Star B/C, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Tiega Varlack, Varlack Legal Services
Crafting Your Complaint
Laura E. G. Tamez, The Herrera Law Firm
Brief Writing: What You Need to Know to Get a Step Ahead
Andre Mura, Gibbs Law Group LLP
Mastering the Pre-Trial Oral Argument
Annika K. Martin, Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP
Effective Use of Appeals: Advice from a Practitioner Turned Judge
Erin Nowell, Texas Fifth District Court of Appeals
Recent Appellate Issues
Deepak Gupta, Gupta Wessler PLLC
Choosing and Preparing the Plaintiff’s Expert
Les Weisbrod, Miller Weisbrod Olesky, LLP
Panel: Expecting Daubert: How to Prepare
Christopher L. Ayers, Seeger Weiss, LLP
Kelly McNabb, Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP
Jonathan Orent, Motley Rice, LLC
8:30AM - 12:00PM CST Specialized Track: Trucking Litigation Group CLE Program Sponsored by Forman Law Offices, P.A.CLE Program

Room: Lone Star A, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Andrew Young, The Law Firm for Truck Safety, LLP
Ethical Implications of Secret Settlements – Say No to Confidentiality in Your Trucking Case
Bridget Long, Allen Allen Allen & Allen, PC
Proving Failure to Properly Maintain a Commercial Motor Vehicle
Trucking Law Update: Preemption, Jurisdiction, Vicarious Liability
Rena Leizerman, The Law Firm for Truck Safety, LLP
Getting Sanctions for Spoliated Evidence in a Trucking Case
Recognizing and Defeating Unsavory Defense Tactics
Maxey M. Scherr, Scherr Law Firm
9:00AM - 10:00AM CST Electronic Discovery Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group Meeting

Room: Room 205, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Electronic Discovery Litigation Group

9:00AM - 10:00AM CST Implantable Port Catheter Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group Meeting

Room: Room 205, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Implantable Port Catheter Litigation Group Meeting

9:00AM - 10:00AM CST Joint Budget Committee/Executive Committee MeetingBusiness Meeting

Room: Lone Star D, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of the Joint Budget Committee and Executive Committee

9:00AM - 10:00AM CST Section Leaders Council MeetingCommittee Meeting

Room: Brazos, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Section Leaders Council

10:00AM - 11:00AM CST Artificial Intelligence Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group Meeting

Room: Room 202, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Artificial Intelligence Litigation Group

10:00AM - 11:00AM CST Herbicides and Pesticides Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group Meeting

Room: Room 205, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Herbicides and Pesticides Litigation Group

10:00AM - 11:00AM CST Law Schools Committee MeetingCommittee Meeting

Room: Room 203/204, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

All members currently serving on this committee, as well as interested members and law students, are encouraged to attend.

11:00AM - 12:00PM CST Infant Formula Contamination/Recall and NEC Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group Meeting

Room: Room 203/204, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Infant Formula Contamination/Recall and NEC Litigation Group Meeting

11:00AM - 12:00PM CST Paragard Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group Meeting

Room: Brazos, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Paragard Litigation Group Meeting

11:00AM - 12:00PM CST Trucking Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group Meeting

Room: Lone Star D, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Trucking Litigation Group Meeting

1:00PM - 5:00PM CST AAJ Board of Governors MeetingBusiness Meeting

Room: Lone Star B/C, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

AAJ's 2024 Winter Board Meeting

5:00PM - 6:00PM CST Board of Governors ReceptionReception

Room: Lone Star B/C Foyer, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

On-Demand Programs
Social Events
Friday, February 9
5:00PM - 6:00PM CST
AAJ Stalwart/HOF Welcome ReceptionReception

Room: Grand Ballroom Foyer East

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

AAJ Stalwarts/Hall of Fame Committee invite all members to join them at this welcome reception.

Friday, February 9
5:00PM - 7:00PM CST
Women Trial Lawyers Caucus (WTLC) Welcome ReceptionReception

Venue: TBD

All registrants are invited to attend this welcome reception, hosted by the Women Trial Lawyers Caucus!

Friday, February 9
6:30PM - 8:30PM CST
New Lawyers Division (NLD) Welcome ReceptionReception

Venue: TBD

All members barred less than 10 years are part of the NLD -- please join us for our welcome reception!

Saturday, February 10
3:00PM - 4:00PM CST
Council of Presidents Reception Sponsored by Thompson FlanaganReception

Room: Lone Star West Foyer, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Saturday, February 10
3:30PM - 4:30PM CST
Aviation Section Reception Sponsored ByReception

Room: Griffin East Foyer, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Saturday, February 10
3:30PM - 4:30PM CST
Hair Relaxer Litigation Group Reception Sponsored ByReception

Room: Griffin East Foyer, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Saturday, February 10
6:00PM - 8:00PM CST
Opening ReceptionReception

Room: 310 W Willie Nelson Blvd., Austin, TX

Venue: ACL Live at The Moody Theater

Please join us for a lively evening at the acclaim ACL Live, home to the PBS's iconic Austin City Limits, and listen to American country music group, Asleep at the Wheel.

Sunday, February 11
12:00PM - 1:00PM CST
Asbestos Litigation Group Meeting and Lunch Sponsored ByReception

Room: Brazos, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Sunday, February 11
3:00PM - 4:00PM CST
Environmental and Toxic Torts Section and Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Section Sponsored ReceptionReception

Room: Griffin East Foyer, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Sunday, February 11
4:00PM - 5:00PM CST
CDA Section 230 Litigation Group and Technology and Science Section Sponsored ReceptionReception

Room: Lone Star East Foyer, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Sunday, February 11
4:00PM - 5:00PM CST
Sexual Assault and Child Sex Abuse Litigation Groups Sponsored ReceptionReception

Room: Griffin West Foyer, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Sunday, February 11
4:00PM - 5:30PM CST
NCJI Fellows ReceptionReception

Room: 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.

Sunday, February 11
9:00PM - 12:00AM CST
New Lawyers Division (NLD) PartySocial Event

Venue: 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.

Monday, February 12
2:00PM - 3:00PM CST
Talcum Powder/Ovarian Cancer Litigation Group Reception Sponsored ByReception

Room: Lone Star East Foyer, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Meeting of AAJ's Talcum Powder/Ovarian Cancer Litigation Group Reception Sponsored By

Monday, February 12
2:30PM - 3:30PM CST
Republican Trial Lawyers Caucus (RTLC) Cocktail ReceptionReception

Venue: TBD

Please join the RTLC for a Cocktail Reception. Location to be determined.

Monday, February 12
3:00PM - 4:00PM CST
Motor Vehicle Section and Bus Litigation Group Reception Sponsored ByReception

Room: Grand Ballroom Foyer East

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Monday, February 12
3:00PM - 4:00PM CST
Trucking Litigation Group and WTLC ReceptionReception

Room: Lone Star West Foyer, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Monday, February 12
3:00PM - 5:00PM CST
LGBT Caucus Networking ReceptionReception

Venue: TBD

All registrants are invited to attend this networking reception hosted by the LGBT Caucus.

Monday, February 12
3:30PM - 4:30PM CST
Business Torts Section and Securities and Financial Fraud Litigation Group Reception Sponsored ByReception

Room: Griffin East Foyer, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Monday, February 12
4:00PM - 5:00PM CST
Camp Lejeune Litigation Group Reception Sponsored ByReception

Room: Lone Star East Foyer, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Monday, February 12
5:30PM - 6:15PM CST
AAJ PAC Platinum M Club & New Contributor ReceptionReception

Room: Brazos, Level 2

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

Invite only. AAJ PAC Platinum M Club ($2,000/year) and *new* contributors to AAJ PAC in 2023 are invited to this complimentary event.

Monday, February 12
6:00PM - 7:30PM CST
Joint Reception hosted by Public Justice & AAJ's Minority CaucusReception

Room: Lone Star F, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

All registrants are invited to join Public Justice and the Minority Caucus for a reception celebrating the work of both organizations.

Tuesday, February 13
5:00PM - 6:00PM CST
Board of Governors ReceptionReception

Room: Lone Star B/C Foyer, Level 3

Venue: JW Marriott Austin

NOTE SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

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