Washington, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice President Lori Andrus: "We must protect the independence of the judiciary. Threats made to judges and punishments doled out to those whose beliefs don&rsqu...
At this time, perhaps more than ever, with the federal government slashing programs intended to protect the public, trial lawyers must continue to provide a safety net. AAJ and the state associations must continue working in partnership to address the cha...
WASHINGTON, DC—Statement from American Association for Justice (AAJ) President Lori Andrus on the recent amicus brief filing in LabCorp v. Davis: "LabCorp—and the corporate bar at-large—are seeking to undermine the class action system ...
Washington, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice President Lori Andrus in response to recent attacks on lawyers and law firms: "The foundation of American democracy is anchored in our judicial system...
Many AAJ members have asked how to help federal employees whose jobs have been terminated by the Trump Administration. AAJ is monitoring the litigation surrounding these terminations and is providing updates on resources and training webinars on our Trial...
Equal Pay Day is a time to reflect on the progress we’ve made and the battles still ahead in the fight for justice and equality. Few figures embody this struggle more than Lilly Ledbetter, whose relentless pursuit of fair pay reshaped workplace righ...
Across the nation, judges have faced increasing pressure and personal attacks recently. These recent challenges to American courts expose a growing threat to our democratic system – the critical institutions tasked with upholding our Constitution ar...
I recently returned from AAJ’s Winter Convention, where I addressed the Council of Presidents and spoke with many representatives from associations across the country. It was reassuring and energizing to be with our trial lawyer members. As a...
WHEREAS, the mission of the American Association for Justice (AAJ), formerly the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA), includes the commitment to further the rule of law and the civil justice system; and WHEREAS, AAJ embraces the concept ...
Washington, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice President Lori Andrus in response to recent attacks on the American justice system: "The rule of law is the bedrock of our democracy—and judges ...
