AAJ and Trial Lawyers
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December 5, 2006
Dear Colleague:
On December 11, we are entering an exciting new chapter in our association's
history. We will officially change our name to the American Association
for Justice.
This change was approved overwhelmingly by ATLA's Board of Governors
in June and by ATLA's membership at our annual convention in July.
Changing our name to the American Association for Justice is an important
step in our campaign to protect and strengthen the civil justice system.
It better articulates what we do: fight to ensure that every person
has access to justice and can get a fair shake.
Our opponents - the drug and oil industries, big insurance companies
and other large corporations - have spent billions of dollars over
the past decades to wage an unprecedented attack on justice. Their
plan is simple. They want to eliminate the only thing left holding
them accountable - the civil justice system, often the last resort
for many Americans.
As attorneys, we work to make sure any person who is injured by the
misconduct and negligence of others can get justice in the courtroom,
even when taking on the most powerful interests.
Our new name - the American Association for Justice - more accurately
reflects our role as advocates for justice. It will further allow
us to reframe the debate in the court of public opinion - just like
we do every day in the courtroom.
I look forward to moving together in this exciting new direction.
Sincerely,
Lewis S. "Mike" Eidson
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