Past Presidents

Navan Ward

AAJ President 2021-2022

Navan Ward Jr.

Beasley, Allen, Crow, Methvin, Portis & Miles, PC Atlanta, GA

AAJ President 2021-2022 Leaders Forum AAJ PAC Eagle

Navan is a principal at Beasley Allen Law Firm and focuses his practice on mass torts litigation. He has held leadership roles in several MDLs, including DePuy “ASR” Hip Implant, DePuy “Pinnacle” Hip Implant, Biomet M2a Magnum Hip Implant, and PPI and also has experience litigating nursing home neglect and trucking crash cases.

Navan served as 76th president of AAJ. Highlights from the year are the passing of the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act, the launch of AAJ's Pledge to Act, and the Leaders Forum Retreat in San Juan, PR. In addition to serving in many leadership roles in AAJ, he is also an Executive Board Member of “Shades of Mass.”

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Thank you for your leadership Navan

Navan Ward Jr. served as the 76th president of AAJ. Two highlights from his year as president are the passing of the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act and the launch of AAJ's Pledge to Act, an initiative focused fostering diverse trial lawyers. Navan, thank you for your leadership and dedication!

Highlight from 2021

Making History: For the first time, the presidents of the four leading legal associations were minorities. These four leaders met in September 2021 to discuss the future of the legal profession. The leaders gathered in Washington, D.C., and discussed how they could demonstrate unity to advance the rule of law; further diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession; and inspire minority law students and attorneys. In the photo, L-R: Carlos Moore (NBA), Navan Ward, Jr. (AAJ), Douglas Burrell (DRI), and Reginald Turner (ABA).

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The 2024 - 2025 Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Academy will be accepting applications through May 3rd, 2024. The Leadership Academy is one of AAJ’s leading programs, in its 11th year, promoting diversity among AAJ’s membership and developing future leaders. Learn more on how to apply today!