SPECIAL EVENT - Midnight with the President

Monday, February 9
11:00 pm – 1:00 am
The Bombay Club
830 Conti Street

Open to all attendees


Join AAJ President Les Weisbrod for a completely outside the box program. This dynamic and interactive session will feature several speakers sharing their war stories and ‘you won’t believe this” moments from the courtroom.

Roxanne Conlin from Iowa, former AAJ President
Tom Rhodes from Texas, Board of Governors Member and former Chair of the Nursing Home Litigation Group
Dick Lawrence from Ohio, Board of Governors Member and former President Kentucky AAJ
John Eddie Williams from Texas, Executive Committee Member and former President Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Laird Ozmon from Illinois, Executive Committee Member and former President of the Illinois AAJ
Mary Alice McLarty from Texas Executive Committee Member and former President Dallas Trial Lawyers Association

New Orleans Restaurant Guide for AAJ Attendees

Make sure to stop by the Borgne Room at the Sheraton New Orleans to pick up The Baron & Budd Guide to the Must See’s, Must Do’s and Must Eat’s of New Orleans. By our Seen-it, Done-it, Ate-it expert, Burton LeBlanc.

Tipitina's Closing Night Party Line Up

Join AAJ at the world famous Tipitina’s to celebrate another successful convention. A fabulous reception and some of New Orleans’ best musical acts will provide a wonderful time for all!
Tipitina’s is recognized internationally as a sacred musical and cultural institution. E! Entertainment Television recently named Tipitina’s one of the world’s coolest clubs. National magazines including Esquire, Rolling Stone, Bride, and many others regularly feature Tipitina’s in their lists of “must see” Crescent City attractions.


Musical Acts to Perform include: John Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen, Brothergood of Groove, Ensemble Fatien, and Soul Rebels.

This event is sponsored by

Herman, Herman, Katz & Cotlar and Kreindler & Kreindler LLP

Zagat Launches 2009 New Orleans Guide

For a listing of Zagat winners click here

Zagat Survey is releasing the results of its 2009 New Orleans travel survey today. The guide in its 20th edition covers 704 of the city's finest restaurants, nightspots, attractions and hotels, based on the input from 3,877 local consumers.
“The guide was created to help both visitors and locals rediscover the uniquely rich cultural and culinary assets of New Orleans,” said Tim Zagat, Zagat Survey CEO. “In today's economy, we're anticipating an increase in domestic travel, and we encourage Americans to experience what this most distinctive city has to offer.”

Registration Discount Extended!

The December 19th cut off to save $50 off the onsite registration rate has been extended! Take advantage of this cost-saving measure and register today at http://www.justicewinterconvention.org/registration.cfm

AAJ PAC Town Hall Speaker Announced

Please join AAJ PAC for a town hall discussion with Newsweek’s senior Washington correspondent Howard Fineman at the AAJ PAC Town Hall Meeting

12:30 pm–2:00 pm
Sheraton New Orleans
Grand Ballroom C (5th Floor)

Fineman is widely respected throughout the news industry for his knowledge of the political landscape. A senior Washington correspondent and columnist for Newsweek, Fineman has reported from the nation’s capital since 1980. His “Living Politics” column appears weekly on Newsweek.com and MSNBC.com.

NEW LAWYER DIVISION PARTY VENUE ANNOUNCED!

Mark your calendar for Sunday, February 8th at 9 pm until ????

The New Lawyer Division has announced the venue for this year's NLD party - Generations Hall.

Generations Hall
310 Andrew Higgins Dr.
New Orleans, LA 70130