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6:00AM - 1:00PM CT
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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:
Friday, February 9 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Saturday, February 10 7:30 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday, February 11 6:00 am to 1:00 pm
Monday, February 12 7:30 am to 1:00 pm
Tuesday, February 13 7:30 am to 11:00 am |
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7:00AM - 8:05AM CT
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Early Morning CLE Program Sponsored by LegalPatCLE ProgramRoom: Lone Star B/C, Level 3 Venue: JW Marriott Austin , Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll, PLLC | Avoiding Burnout, Staying Balanced, and Keeping Mindful as a Trial Lawyer , Baron and Blue PLLC |
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7:30AM - 8:30AM CT
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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 CT
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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 CT
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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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7:30AM - 3:00PM CT
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AAJ PAC BoothAAJ BoothRoom: Griffin West Foyer, Level 2 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Stop by the AAJ Political Action Committee (AAJ PAC) Booth to learn more about AAJ PAC and pick up your contributor ribbon. |
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7:30AM - 3:00PM CT
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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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7:45AM - 9:00AM CT
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Forge 5K Fun Run/Walk (This is not an AAJ-sponsored event)Special EventVenue: JW Marriott Austin Back by popular demand! Please join us for the Forge Fit 5K fun run followed by a complimentary Mimosa and Bloody Mary bar!
Register in the JW Marriott Lobby at 7:45 am, race begins promptly at 8:00 am.
All participants will receive a free hoodie and running gear! After registration, the fun run will begin from Waller Creek Boathouse and loop around Austin's scenic Lady Bird Lake. When you finish the loop, make sure you join us back in the hotel lobby for a Mimosa and a Bloody Mary bar! Everyone is welcome to come. Join the fun, and get your day started off right!
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8:00AM - 9:00AM CT
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AM BreakBreakRoom: 3rd and 4th Floor Foyers 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 CT
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AAJ Exhibit ExperienceExhibitsRoom: 3rd and 4th Floor Foyers 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 CT
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Austin HouseExhibitsRoom: Lone Star Foyer, Level 3 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Welcome to Austin House! Stop by to shop artisanal products from beloved brands born in Austin. Austin House is your marketplace for hand-crafted boots and leather goods, designer jewelry, and soul-food-inspired gourmet popcorn.
Support famous local brands Alvies, Kendra Scott, and Soul Popped Popcorn with your purchase and take a little piece of Austin home with you!
A portion of Kendra Scott pop-up sales will be donated to support the AAJ Foundation.
Austin House can be found in the Diamond Lounge, Lone Star Foyer, Level 3.
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8:00AM - 2:00PM CT
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Case Status Demo SuiteExhibitsRoom: Room 303, Level 3 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Visit Case Status in their Demo Suite! |
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8:00AM - 2:00PM CT
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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 - 3:00PM CT
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ChartSquad Demo SuiteExhibitsRoom: Room 304, Level 3 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Visit ChartSquad in their Demo Suite! |
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8:00AM - 3:00PM CT
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NATLE Winter Meeting (This is not an AAJ sponsored event)Business MeetingRoom: Lone Star G/H, Level 3 Venue: JW Marriott Austin NATLE Winter Meeting |
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8:00AM - 4:00PM CT
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Metwork Demo SuiteExhibitsRoom: Room 302, Level 3 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Visit Metwork in their Demo Suite! |
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8:00AM - 5:00PM CT
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C Cubed Capital Partners Private BoardroomSponsor EventRoom: Room 309, Level 3 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Visit C Cubed Capital Partners in their private boardroom! |
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8:00AM - 5:00PM CT
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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 CT
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GAVL Private BoardroomSponsor EventRoom: Room 404. Level 4 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Visit Gavl in their private boardroom! |
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8:00AM - 5:00PM CT
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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 - 11:55AM CT
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Advocacy Track: Eight 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 , McKeen & Associates, PC | Discovery: The Importance of Laying the Groundwork , Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder, PC | | Depositions: Making the Most of Your Time with the Witness , The Spence Law Firm, LLC | | Framing a Case Using Timelines , Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder PC | | Creating a Lasting Opening Statement , PWRFL | | Presenting Damages to the Jury , McGinn, Montoya, Love & Curry, PA | | Demonstratives at Trial , Bell Law Firm | | Keys to a Successful Closing Argument , Power Rogers LLP | | Voir Dire Margaret R Simonian, Dillon Findley & Simonian |
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8:30AM - 9:30AM CT
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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 - 11:30AM CT
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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 , Beasley Allen Law Firm | How to Preserve Evidence in Toxic Tort Cases (Recent Train Derailment Examples) , Grant & Eisenhofer P.A. | | PFAS Litigation Rebecca Newman, Douglas & London, PC | | Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Litigation Update , Solomon Law Group, LLC | | Case Updates and the Impact on Environmental Cases: Roundtable Peter A. Kraus, Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel , Nachawati Law Group | | Handling Medical Records in Medical Monitoring Cases , The Hannon Law Firm, LLC | | Hot Topics: Looking to the Horizon , Sher Edling LLP | | Update on Hair Relaxer Litigation , Chaffin Luhana, LLP |
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9:00AM - 9:30AM CT
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Civil Rights Section Meeting Sponsored by Knott LaboratorySection MeetingRoom: Room 202, Level 2 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Meeting of AAJ's Civil Rights Section Sponsored by Knott Laboratory |
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9:00AM - 9:30AM CT
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Climate Change Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group MeetingRoom: Room 203, Level 2 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Meeting of AAJ's Climate Change Litigation Group |
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9:00AM - 10:00AM CT
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Forced Air Warming Blankets Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group MeetingRoom: Room 208, Level 2 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Meeting of AAJ's Forced Air Warming Blankets Litigation Group |
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9:00AM - 10:00AM CT
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Jury Bias Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group MeetingRoom: Room 209, Level 2 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Meeting of AAJ's Jury Bias Litigation Group |
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9:00AM - 10:00AM CT
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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 CT
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Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Section Meeting Sponsored by Broughton PartnersSection 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 CT
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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 - 10:30AM CT
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Civil Justice Project Brunch (This is not an AAJ sponsored event)BreakfastRoom: Room 211/212, Level 2 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Join Public Citizen President Robert Weissman for an important update on the work we are doing together. |
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9:00AM - 2:00PM CT
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Archer Demo SuiteExhibitsRoom: Room 301, Level 3 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Visit Archer in their Demo Suite! |
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9:00AM - 4:00PM CT
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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 CT
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Federal Tort Section MeetingSection MeetingRoom: Room 204, Level 2 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Meeting of AAJ's Federal Tort Section |
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9:30AM - 10:00AM CT
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Police Misconduct Litigation Group Meeting Sponsored by Knott LaboratoryLitigation Group MeetingRoom: Room 202, Level 2 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Meeting of AAJ's Police Misconduct Litigation Group Sponsored by Knott Laboratory |
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10:00AM - 10:30AM CT
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Ethylene Oxide Litigation Group Meeting - CANCELLED -Litigation Group MeetingRoom: Room 203, Level 2 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Meeting of AAJ's Ethylene Oxide Litigation Group |
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10:00AM - 12:00PM CT
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Signature Brunch, hosted by the Women Trial Lawyers Caucus (WTLC) Sponsored by C Cubed Capital Partners & Comprehensive Settlement SolutionsBrunchRoom: 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 CT
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Asbestos Litigation Group Meeting and Lunch Sponsored by CAMGReceptionRoom: Brazos, Level 2 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Asbestos Litigation Group Meeting and Lunch Sponsored By |
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12:00PM - 1:00PM CT
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PM BreakBreakRoom: 3rd and 4th Floor Foyers 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 CT
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Section Leaders Council (SLC) MeetingCommittee MeetingRoom: Grand Ballroom 2, Level 4 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Meeting of AAJ's Section Leaders Council |
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12:00PM - 1:00PM CT
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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 CT
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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 CT
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Drowning Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group MeetingRoom: Room 203, Level 2 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Meeting of AAJ's Drowning Litigation Group |
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12:30PM - 1:30PM CT
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Diversity & Inclusion CommitteeCommittee MeetingRoom: Grand Ballroom 3/4, Level 4 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Diversity & Inclusion Committee Meeting |
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12:30PM - 1:30PM CT
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Vaccines Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group MeetingRoom: Room 204, Level 2 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Meeting of AAJ's Vaccines Litigation Group |
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1:00PM - 1:30PM CT
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CDA Section 230 Litigation Group Meeting Sponsored by CAMGLitigation 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 - 2:00PM CT
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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 CT
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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 CT
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PFAS Litigation Group Meeting and Lunch Sponsored by CAMGLitigation Group MeetingRoom: Room 211/212, Level 2 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Meeting of AAJ's PFAS Litigation Group |
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1:00PM - 2:00PM CT
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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 CT
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State DelegatesBusiness MeetingRoom: Lone Star D, Level 3 Venue: JW Marriott Austin |
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1:30PM - 3:00PM CT
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Technology and Science Section and AI Task Force MeetingSection MeetingRoom: Lone Star F, Level 3 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Meeting of AAJ's Technology and Science Section |
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2:00PM - 2:30PM CT
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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 CT
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Child Sex Abuse Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group MeetingRoom: Grand Ballroom 5, Level 4 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Meeting of AAJ's Child Sex Abuse Litigation Group |
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2:00PM - 3:00PM CT
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Environmental and Toxic Torts Section Meeting Sponsored by Broughton PartnersSection 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 CT
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Hernia Mesh Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group MeetingRoom: Grand Ballroom 2, Level 4 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Meeting of AAJ's Hernia Mesh Litigation Group |
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2:00PM - 3:00PM CT
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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 CT
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Construction Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group MeetingRoom: Room 204, Level 2 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Meeting of AAJ's Construction Litigation Group |
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3:00PM - 4:00PM CT
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Environmental and Toxic Torts Section and Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Section Reception Sponsored by Broughton PartnersReceptionRoom: Griffin East Foyer, Level 2 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Environmental and Toxic Torts Section and Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Section Sponsored Reception |
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3:00PM - 4:00PM CT
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Litigation Group Leaders Council (LGLC) Meeting Sponsored by Arthur FundingCommittee 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 CT
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Powerline Contact and Crane and Aerial Lift Litigation GroupLitigation Group MeetingRoom: Room 207, Level 2 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Meeting of AAJ's Powerline Contact and Crane and Aerial Lift Litigation Group |
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3:00PM - 4:00PM CT
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Sexual Assault Litigation Group Meeting Sponsored by MASSIVELitigation Group MeetingRoom: Grand Ballroom 5, Level 4 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Meeting of AAJ's Sexual Assault Litigation Group |
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3:00PM - 4:30PM CT
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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 CT
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CDA Section 230 Litigation Group and Technology and Science Section Reception Sponsored by CAMGReceptionRoom: Lone Star East Foyer, Level 3 Venue: JW Marriott Austin CDA Section 230 Litigation Group and Technology and Science Section Sponsored Reception |
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4:00PM - 5:00PM CT
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Sexual Assault and Child Sex Abuse Litigation Groups Joint Reception Sponsored by MASSIVEReceptionRoom: Grand Ballroom Foyer, Level 4 Venue: JW Marriott Austin Sexual Assault and Child Sex Abuse Litigation Groups Sponsored Reception |
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4:00PM - 5:30PM CT
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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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4:00PM - 5:30PM CT
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Reception hosted by the Insurance and Social Security Disability Sections, and the Bad Faith and Erisa Benefits Litigation Groups. Sponsored by Case Status and Marc Whitehead & Associates, Insurance & Disability Benefit Attorneys (Not an AAJ Sponsored Event)ReceptionRoom: 201 Brazos Street Venue: The Cedar Door Patio Bar & Grill Reception hosted by the Insurance and Social Security Disability Sections, and the Bad Faith and Erisa Benefits Litigation Groups. Sponsored by Case Status and Marc Whitehead & Associates, Insurance & Disability Benefit Attorneys (Not an AAJ Sponsored Event) |
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9:00PM - 12:00AM CT
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New Lawyers Division (NLD) PartySocial EventRoom: 305 W 6th Street, Austin, TX 78701 Venue: The Belmont 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.
Thank you to our NLD Party Sponsors!
-Breit Biniazan
-C Cubed Capital Partners
-Dundon Advisers
-Physician Life Care Planning
-Shield Legal
-TriStar Court Reporting |