The Class Action Section created a DEI Convention Scholarship in 2024, which allows up to two trial lawyer members of the Class Action Section to attend AAJ's Annual Convention, as well as provides a travel stipend to offset attendance-related costs. Applications are due by May 31st. Please see the application for more details on eligibility criteria.
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Section Leadership
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Cochair: Mark Troutman | Gibbs Law Group, Columbus, OH
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Cochair: Mark Chalos | Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP, Nashville, TN
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Vice Chair: Edmund Normand | Normand PLLC, Orlando, FL
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Vice Chair: Kenneth Grunfeld | Golomb Spirt Grunfeld, PC, Philadelphia, PA
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Membership Liaison: Eric Kafka | Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll, PLLC, New York, NY
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Secretary: Adam Polk | Girard Sharp LLP, San Francisco, CA
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Content Curator: Amy Keller | DiCello Levitt LLC, Chicago, IL
AAJ Class Action Section DEI Scholarship
The Class
Action Section is committed to supporting and developing a diverse and
inclusive community of class action practitioners.
To further this
goal, the Section created a DEI Convention Scholarship in 2024. This
scholarship allows up to two trial lawyer members of the Class Action Section
to attend AAJ's Annual Convention, as well as provides a travel stipend to
offset attendance-related costs.
AAJ's Annual Conventions are the best ways to connect AAJ trial lawyers and offer unparalleled community, networking, and education. The Section is thrilled to offer this opportunity to attend.
What Are the Scholarship Criteria?
This
scholarship is open to:
• An AAJ and Class Action Section (CAS) member in good standing or a non-member who
meets the criteria for membership.
• A member of an underrepresented group within AAJ (including, but not limited to,
ethnic/racial minorities, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, and disability).
• A class action practitioner with a demonstrated commitment to the civil justice system and
a commitment to DEI principles.
• Other factors to be taken into consideration:
• Years in practice
• Financial need
• Candidates are only eligible to receive a
scholarship once.
How Do I Apply?
Please submit
your completed application, resume, and personal statement to sections@justice.org.
Please be sure
to address the scholarship criteria and any special considerations in your
cover letter.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
The Class
Action Section Scholarship is possible through generous donations by AAJ
members and firms.
Founder ($5,000)
Andrus Anderson, LLP
Mark P. Chalos
Gibbs Law Group LLP
Girard Sharp, LLP
Amy Keller
Lieff Cabraser
Partner ($2,500)
Angeion Group
Arias Sanguinetti Trial Lawyers
EisnerAmper
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