Frequently Asked Questions

The American Association for Justice’s 2023 Winter Convention will be held at The JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa.

Attending an AAJ Convention is an exclusive benefit provided only to the following AAJ member types and their guest: Regular, Sustaining, President’s Club, Life, Paralegal Affiliates, Government, Military, Retired, Law Students, Law Graduates, and Law Professors. Judges as well a State and Provincial Trial Lawyers Association Directors and their Staff are welcome.

For information on joining AAJ, please call 800-424-2725 or 202-965-3500, ext. 8611, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm ET, or join online at Join AAJ.

Convention registration must be made before housing reservations can be made, a personalize housing link will be provided to you once your convention registration has been made.

There will be stations set-up at the AAJ booth, and the AAJ Helpdesk, where you will be able to find the CLE Forms and instructions on filing them out. Please return the completed forms to the AAJ Booth before you leave the Convention. If you do not get a chance to do so, please email or fax them to AAJ.

The app for the Convention will be available for download approximately one week prior to convention. You will receive an email prior, containing the download instructions along with your login and password to access the app.

You have until January 27, 2023 to register by phone, but you can register throughout the convention online until February 7, 2023.

AAJ is continuously looking for new, energetic speakers to share their knowledge and skills with the AAJ community. More information on serving as a CLE speaker can be found online at https://www.justice.org/what-we-do/enhance-practice-law/aaj-education/speaking-opportunities.

Yes, you can transfer your registration. The person must be a member of AAJ and an eligible member type to attend convention. Please email conventioncancellation@justice.org and be sure to include the new registrants name and contact information.

All Cancellations must be submitted in writing to AAJ at CONVENTIONCANCELLATION@JUSTICE.ORG. CANCELLATION POLICY: all cancellations must be submitted in writing to AAJ. Cancellations received by December 9, 2022, will be subject to a 10% cancellation fee. Cancellations received between December 10 and January 6, 2023, will be subject to a 50% cancellation fee. After January 6, 2023, requests for refunds will not be honored.

AAJ will not cancel your hotel reservation, you must do that directly with OnPeak at AAJ@ONPEAKEVENTS.COM. After the housing cut-off, you will need to contact the hotel.

No childcare services will be provided for this convention.

The dress code for the Winter Convention is Resort Causal for AAJ functions.

The hotel is 22 miles from the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

The Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport offers a variety of ground transportation options, from major rental car companies to taxicabs, limousines, and Rideshare companies (Uber and Lyft) all conveniently located. More information regarding transportation can be found at https://www.skyharbor.com/ParkingTransportation/how-to-get-to-the-airport/

Yes, there will be WIFI at the convention. The information will be provided onsite upon check-in.

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