Thursday, January 29, 2009

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.

Friday, January 16, 2009

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

Thursday, January 15, 2009

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.”


Thursday, January 8, 2009

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