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6:00AM - 1:00PM MST
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Speaker Ready RoomGeneralRoom: South Registration Counter Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge 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 3 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Saturday, February 4 7:30 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday, February 5 6:00 am to 1:00 pm
Monday, February 6 6:00 am to 1:00 pm
Tuesday, February 7 7:30 am to 11:00 am |
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6:30AM - 8:05AM MST
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Litigation at Sunrise CLE ProgramCLE ProgramRoom: Grand Canyon 8 Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge , Cotchett Pitre & McCarthy, LLP | Five Tips for Your Visual Aids , Bailey & Oliver Law Firm | | Litigation on Behalf of Victims of Human Trafficking , Levin Papantonio Rafferty Proctor Buchanan O’Brien Barr & Mougey, PA | | How to Increase Diversity in Your Hiring Process , Carla D. Aikens, PLC | | Drowning Litigation: The Visible and Invisible Dangers , The Haggard Law Firm, PA | | Storytelling in Trial , Waters Kraus & Paul | | Hair Relaxer Litigation Update , Kline & Specter, PC |
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7:00AM - 6:00PM MST
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Milestone Private BoardroomSponsor EventRoom: The Chairman's Executive Boardroom Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Visit Milestone's Private Boardroom, The Chairman's Executive Boardroom |
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7:00AM - 10:00PM MST
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Legal Communications Hospitality SuiteHospitality SuiteRoom: Desert Conference Suite V Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge |
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7:00AM - 10:00PM MST
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Pravati Hospitality SuiteHospitality SuiteRoom: Desert Conference Suite I Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge |
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7:30AM - 8:15AM MST
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Morning Goat Yoga Class Sponsored by Comprehensive Settlement Solutions ~ FULLSpecial EventRoom: Sunset Lawn Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge The Goat Yoga class is full, no more registration are being accepted.
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7:30AM - 8:30AM MST
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Friends of Bill W.Special EventRoom: Pinnacle Peak 2 Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge |
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7:30AM - 2:00PM MST
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AAJ PAC BoothAAJ BoothRoom: East Registration Desk Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Pick up your AAJ PAC ribbon to gain access to certain events, upgrade your PAC membership, and bring a friend who wants to join! |
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7:30AM - 2:00PM MST
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AAJ Resource BoothAAJ BoothRoom: Grand Foyer Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Special discounts available at the Resources Booth Friday - Tuesday of Convention. Plus, join a new Section or Litigation Group or discover a new AAJ Resource. |
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7:30AM - 2:00PM MST
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Leaders Forum & President’s Club Hospitality Suite Sponsored by Forge ConsultingHospitality SuiteRoom: Wildflower Ballroom and Terrace Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge The Leaders Forum & President's Club Hospitality suite is only open to current Leaders Forum and President's Club members. Sponsored by Forge Consulting. 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 MST
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RegistrationRegistrationRoom: Grand Foyer Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge You can pick-up your badge or register on-site during the following hours:
Friday, February 3 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Saturday, February 4 7:30 am to 6:00 pm
Sunday, February 5 7:30 am to 2:00 pm
Monday, February 6 7:30 am to 2:00 pm
Tuesday, February 7 7:30 am to 12:00 pm |
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8:00AM - 9:00AM MST
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AM Refreshment BreakBreakfastRoom: Grand Foyer Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge 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 - 9:00AM MST
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Forced Air Warming Blankets Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group MeetingRoom: Desert Conference Suite 8 Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Meeting of the AAJ Forced Air Warming Blankets Litigation Group. The meeting is open to AAJ members who are registered for the 2023 Winter Convention. |
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8:00AM - 2:00PM MST
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AAJ Exhibit ExperienceExhibitsRoom: Grand Foyer Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge The new AAJ Exhibit Experience will take you out of the box – literally. Stop by to check out what is new.
Friday, February 3 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Saturday, February 4 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Sunday, February 5 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Monday, February 6 8:00 am to 2:00 pm |
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8:00AM - 2:00PM MST
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CAMG Demo SuiteExhibitsRoom: Grand Sonoran D Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge CAMG Demo Suite |
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8:00AM - 2:00PM MST
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Filevine Demo SuiteExhibitsRoom: Grand Sonoran H Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Filevine Demo Suite |
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8:00AM - 2:00PM MST
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Metwork Demo SuiteExhibitsRoom: Grand Sonoran K Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge |
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8:00AM - 2:00PM MST
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NATLE ( this is not an AAJ sponsored event).Business MeetingRoom: Grand Canyon 1-3 Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge NATLE Winter Meeting |
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8:00AM - 2:00PM MST
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Podium Demo SuiteExhibitsRoom: Grand Sonoran J Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Podium Demo Suite |
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8:00AM - 2:00PM MST
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Premier Legal Marketing Demo SuiteExhibitsRoom: Grand Sonoran I Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge |
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8:00AM - 4:00PM MST
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Digital Law Marketing Free Google Assessments with Lunch and Happy HourSponsor EventRoom: Diamond Lounge at the Top of the Escalators Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Visit Digital Law Marketing in the Diamond Lounge located at the top of the escalators |
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8:00AM - 6:00PM MST
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Diamond Lounge Featuring Digital Law Marketing & MilestoneGeneralRoom: Lobby Level Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Visit Digital Law Marketing & Milestone in the Diamond Lounge located at the top of the escalator. |
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8:30AM - 11:30AM MST
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Advocacy Track: Book Club for Success: Learning from AAJ Press Authors Sponsored by CAMGCLE ProgramRoom: Grand Canyon 6 & 7 Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge , Gordon & Partners, PA | Harvesting Witnesses' Stories: How To Get Your Client Their Second Best Life , ACT of Communication | | Anatomy of a Personal Injury Lawsuit , Romano Law Group | | Litigating Major Automobile Injury and Death Cases , Levinson & Stefani Injury Lawyers | | Technology in the Courtroom--Dropping the Digital Anchor , Lomurro Law | | Deposition Obstruction: Breaking Through , Kosieradzki Smith Law Firm, LLC | | Winning Case Preparation , Cusimano Roberts Mills & Knowlton, LLC , Snyder & Wenner |
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8:30AM - 9:00AM MST
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CANCELLD - Inadequate Security Litigation Group Meeting - CANCELLED -Litigation Group MeetingRoom: Pinnacle Peak 3 Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Meeting of the AAJ Inadequate Security Litigation Group. The meeting is open to AAJ members who are registered for the 2023 Winter Convention. |
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8:30AM - 9:30AM MST
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CDA Section 230 Litigation Group Meeting and Breakfast Sponsored by CAMGLitigation Group MeetingRoom: Desert Conference Suite 4 & 6 Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Meeting of the AAJ CDA Section 230 Litigation Group Meeting and Breakfast Sponsored by Consumer Attorney Marketing Group.
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8:30AM - 10:00AM MST
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AAJ PAC Board of Trustees MeetingCommittee MeetingRoom: Grand Canyon 12 & 13 Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Meeting of the AAJ PAC Board of Trustees to discuss AAJ PAC. AAJ PAC Development Committee State cochairs are welcome to attend. |
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8:30AM - 10:00AM MST
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MDL Working Group Meets with MDL SubcommitteeCommittee MeetingRoom: Grand Canyon 9 & 10 Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Members of the AAJ MDL Working Group meet with the MLD Subcommittee of the Advisory Committee on Civil Rules |
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8:30AM - 11:55AM MST
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Specialized Track: The Business of Law: Running a Successful Law OfficeCLE ProgramRoom: Grand Canyon 8 Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge , Spiros Law, PC | Budgeting Like a Pro: Software and Strategies , The Julian C. Gomez Law Firm, PLLC | | Panel: Non-Lawyer Ownership of Firms: The Current Landscape , Scout Law Group , Paulson & Nace, PLLC , Arizona Court of Appeals , Pearson Butler | | How to Make Your Associates and Staff Feel Valued in Today’s World , Yaeger Law, PLLC | | Don’t Get Left Behind: Manage Your Growth Strategies from Small to Large Firms , Michigan Auto Law | | Building Your Brand: Social Media Do’s and Don’ts , Liberty Law Office |
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9:00AM - 10:00AM MST
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Environmental and Toxic Torts Section Meeting Sponsored by Broughton PartnersSection MeetingRoom: Grand Sonoran E Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Meeting of the AAJ Environmental and Toxic Torts Section .The meeting is open to AAJ members who are registered for the 2023 Winter Convention. |
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9:00AM - 10:00AM MST
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Motor Vehicle Section and Bus Litigation Group Meeting and Brunch Sponsored by CAMG and Physician Life Care PlanningSection MeetingRoom: Grand Saguaro East Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Meeting of the AAJ Motor Vehicle Section and Bus Litigation Group Meeting and Brunch Sponsored by CAMG and PLCP. |
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9:00AM - 10:00AM MST
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Social Security Disability Law Section MeetingSection MeetingRoom: Pinnacle Peak 2 Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Meeting of the AAJ Social Security Disability Law Section.The meeting is open to AAJ members who are registered for the 2023 Winter Convention. |
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9:00AM - 10:00AM MST
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Technology and Science Section MeetingSection MeetingRoom: Grand Sonoran B Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Meeting of the AAJ Technology and Science Section. The meeting is open to AAJ members who are registered for the 2023 Winter Convention. |
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9:00AM - 4:00PM MST
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Birth Trauma Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group MeetingRoom: Grand Saguaro West Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Meeting of the AAJ Birth Trauma Litigation Group Meeting. |
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9:30AM - 10:00AM MST
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3M Combat Earplugs Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group MeetingRoom: Grand Sonoran F Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Meeting of the AAJ 3M Combat Earplugs Litigation Group. The meeting is open to AAJ members who are registered for the 2023 Winter Convention. |
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9:30AM - 10:00AM MST
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Taxotere Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group MeetingRoom: Pinnacle Peak 3 Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Meeting of the AAJ Taxotere Litigation Group. The meeting is open to AAJ members who are registered for the 2023 Winter Convention. |
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10:00AM - 11:00AM MST
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Timeshare Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group MeetingRoom: Grand Sonoran A Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Meeting of Timeshare Litigation Group Meeting. This meeting is open to all registered attendees of 2023 Winter Convention. |
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10:00AM - 12:00PM MST
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Signature Brunch, hosted by the Women Trial Lawyers Caucus (WTLC) Sponsored by C Cubed Capital Partners & Western Alliance BankBrunchRoom: Grand Saguaro North Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge All registrants are invited to attend the popular WTLC Signature Brunch -- please make sure to bring your badges! Keynote speaker TBD. |
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11:30AM - 12:30PM MST
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AAJ Press Meet the Authors ReceptionReceptionRoom: Ballroom Lawn Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Please join our AAJ Press authors for a reception. Books will be available for purchase and signing, and light food and drink will be provided. |
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12:00PM - 1:00AM MST
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IVC Filter Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group MeetingRoom: Grand Sonoran A Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Meeting of the AAJ IVC Filter Litigation Group. The meeting is open to AAJ members who are registered for the 2023 Winter Convention. |
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12:00PM - 1:00PM MST
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Class Action Section Meeting and Lunch Sponsored by Huntington Bank & Top Class ActionsSection MeetingRoom: Grand Saguaro East Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Meeting and Lunch of the AAJ Class Action Section. The meeting is open to AAJ members who are registered for the 2023 Winter Convention. |
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12:00PM - 1:00PM MST
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Compliance Committee Meeting - CANCELLED -Business MeetingRoom: Pinnacle Peak 2 Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge |
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12:00PM - 1:00PM MST
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PM Refreshment BreakLuncheonRoom: Grand Foyer Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Mid-day snack and refreshment break provided from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. |
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12:00PM - 1:00PM MST
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Rideshare Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group MeetingRoom: Grand Sonoran F Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Meeting of the AAJ Rideshare Litigation Group. The meeting is open to AAJ members who are registered for the 2023 Winter Convention. |
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12:00PM - 1:30PM MST
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National Civil Justice Institute (NCJI) Trustees Meeting (this is not an AAJ sponsored event)Business MeetingRoom: Pinnacle Peak 3 Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Quarterly meeting of National Civil Justice Institute (NCJI, formerly Pound) trustees. NCJI Fellows are welcome. |
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12:30PM - 1:00PM MST
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JUUL Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group MeetingRoom: Grand Sonoran B Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Meeting of the AAJ JUUL Litigation Group. The meeting is open to AAJ members who are registered for the 2023 Winter Convention. |
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1:00PM - 2:00PM MST
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Consumer Privacy and Data Breach Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group MeetingRoom: Grand Sonoran G Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Meeting of the AAJ Consumer Privacy/ Data Breach Litigation Group. The meeting is open to AAJ members who are registered for the 2023 Winter Convention. |
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1:00PM - 2:00PM MST
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New Lawyers Division (NLD) Membership MeetingBusiness MeetingRoom: Grand Sonoran E Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge All voting members barred 10 years or less are automatically in the NLD. Please attend our quarterly meeting and learn about what we are doing! |
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1:00PM - 2:00PM MST
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Tort Bankruptcy Litigation Group Meeting and Lunch Sponsored by MASSIVE & Rebuttal PRLitigation Group MeetingRoom: Desert Conference Suite 4 & 6 Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Meeting of the AAJ Tort Bankruptcy Litigation Group Meeting and Lunch Sponsored by MASSIVE & Rebuttal PR. |
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1:00PM - 2:30PM MST
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Hernia Mesh Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group MeetingRoom: Grand Canyon 4 & 5 Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Meeting of the AAJ Hernia Mesh Litigation Group.The meeting is open to AAJ members who are registered for the 2023 Winter Convention. |
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2:00PM - 2:30PM MST
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CANCELLED - Elmiron Litigation Group Meeting - CANCELLED -Litigation Group MeetingRoom: Pinnacle Peak 2 Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Meeting of the AAJ Elmiron Litigation Group . The meeting is open to AAJ members who are registered for the 2023 Winter Convention. |
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2:00PM - 2:30PM MST
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Firearms Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group MeetingRoom: Grand Sonoran A Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Meeting of the AAJ Firearms Litigation Group. The meeting is open to AAJ members who are registered for the 2023 Winter Convention. |
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2:00PM - 3:00PM MST
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Employment Rights Section MeetingSection MeetingRoom: Pinnacle Peak 3 Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Meeting of the AAJ Employment Rights Section. The meeting is open to AAJ members who are registered for the 2023 Winter Convention. |
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2:00PM - 3:00PM MST
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Infant Formula/NEC Litigation Group Meeting Sponsored by ARCHERLitigation Group MeetingRoom: Grand Canyon 12 & 13 Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Meeting of the AAJ Infant Formula/NEC Litigation Group .The meeting is open to AAJ members who are registered for the 2023 Winter Convention. |
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2:00PM - 3:00PM MST
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Kratom Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group MeetingRoom: Pinnacle Peak 2 Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge |
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2:00PM - 3:00PM MST
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National College of Advocacy (NCA) Board of Trustees MeetingCommittee MeetingRoom: Desert Conference Suite 8 Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Meeting of the NCA Board. |
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2:00PM - 3:00PM MST
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National Finance CouncilCommittee MeetingRoom: Grand Sonoran F Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge The NFC leads all of AAJ’s fundraising campaigns to provide the necessary resources AAJ needs to sustain a prosperous and viable association which continues to meet the needs of its membership. |
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2:30PM - 3:00PM MST
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Elevator and Escalator Litigation Group MeetingLitigation Group MeetingRoom: Grand Sonoran B Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Meeting of the AAJ Elevator and Escalator Litigation Group. The meeting is open to AAJ members who are registered for the 2023 Winter Convention. |
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2:30PM - 3:30PM MST
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Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Section Meeting Sponsored by Broughton PartnersSection MeetingRoom: Grand Sonoran E Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Meeting of the AAJ Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Section. The meeting is open to AAJ members who are registered for the 2023 Winter Convention. |
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2:30PM - 3:30PM MST
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Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group Meeting Sponsored by Physician Life Care PlanningLitigation Group MeetingRoom: Grand Canyon 4 & 5 Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Meeting of the AAJ Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group. The meeting is open to AAJ members who are registered for the 2023 Winter Convention. |
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3:00PM - 3:30PM MST
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CANCELLED - Wage and Hour Litigation Group Meeting - CANCELLED -Litigation Group MeetingRoom: Pinnacle Peak 2 Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Meeting of the AAJ Wage and Hour Litigation Group. The meeting is open to AAJ members who are registered for the 2023 Winter Convention. |
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3:00PM - 4:00PM MST
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Diversity & Inclusion CommitteeBusiness MeetingRoom: Grand Canyon 9 & 10 Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Diversity & Inclusion Committee Meeting |
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3:00PM - 4:00PM MST
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Infant Formula/NEC Litigation Group Reception Sponsored by ARCHERReceptionRoom: Sunset Lawn (Backup due to inclement weather Grand Saguaro East) Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Reception for the Infant Formula/NEC Litigation Group Sponsored by Archer |
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3:00PM - 4:00PM MST
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Texas Caucus (this is not an AAJ sponsored event).ReceptionRoom: Grand Sonoran C Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Texas Caucus Reception |
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3:30PM - 4:30PM MST
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Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Section and Environmental and Toxic Torts Section Reception Sponsored by Broughton PartnersReceptionRoom: Sunset Lawn (Backup due to inclement weather Grand Saguaro East) Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Section and Environmental and Toxic Torts Section Reception Sponsored by TBD |
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3:30PM - 4:30PM MST
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Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group Reception Sponsored by Physician Life Care PlanningReceptionRoom: Sunset Lawn (Backup due to inclement weather Grand Saguaro East) Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Reception for the Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group Sponsored by PLCP |
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4:30PM - 6:00PM MST
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Morgan Stanley Hospitality Suite: Happy Hour & Raffle Prizes!Hospitality SuiteRoom: Desert Conference Suite III Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Join Morgan Stanley in their Hospitality Suite for happy hour drinks and a chance to win raffle prizes! |
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5:00PM - 6:30PM MST
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National Civil Justice Institute (NCJI, formerly Pound) Fellows ReceptionReceptionRoom: Sunset Terrace (Backup due to inclement weather Desert Conference Suite 4 & 6) Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Join Fellows and Trustees of National Civil Justice Institute (NCJI-formerly Pound) to celebrate the Institute's work and honor Civil Justice Scholarship Award recipients. |
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5:30PM - 6:30PM MST
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International ReceptionReceptionVenue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Reception for the International Practice Section members. Contact Jennifer Adcock at jennifer.adcock@justice.org for more information. |
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6:30PM - 7:30PM MST
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Chris Nace for Parliamentarian Reception (This is not an AAJ sponsored event)ReceptionRoom: Botanical Garden Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Chris Nace for Parliamentarian Reception |
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9:00PM - 12:00AM MST
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New Lawyers Division (NLD) PartyReceptionRoom: 21001 N. Tatum Blvd Venue: CB Live All convention attendees are invited to attend this can't-miss party, hosted by the NLD!
Thank you to the NLD Party Sponsors: C Cubed Capital Partners, Dundon Advisers, ILYM Group, Physician Life Care Planning, Shield Legal, and The Morgan Connection! |