New Lawyers Division (NLD)

Open to voting members barred less than 10 years or under 35 years old, this group focuses on networking, membership, fundraising, education, and public service.

Membership

NLD: A strong and committed network of trial lawyers

4000+
Members
And Growing!
150+
Members Recruited in FY2024
Membership drives help you expand your network.
30+
Volunteers from the NLD
Participate in service projects before each convention
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John Abaray

Abaray Craddock & Smith, PLLC Louisville, KY
Chair, New Lawyers Division PAC NLD Platinum MCLUB DONOR

"The New Lawyers Division gives every new lawyer a place to learn the tools necessary to further their career and a leaping off point for involvement within AAJ.  I wouldn't be where I am today without the NLD."

2024-2025 Caucus Leadership

  • Chair: John E. Abaray | Abaray Craddock & Smith, PLLC | Louisville, KY

  • Chair-Elect: Ingrid A. Halstrom | Halstrom Law Offices, PC | Boston, MA

  • Treasurer: Amanda Fox Perry | Fox McKenna, PLLC | Washington, DC

  • Secretary: Tamarah Prevost | Cotchett Pitre & McCarthy, LLP | Burlingame, CA

  • Representatives to the AAJ Board of Governors:

    • Elyse L. McKenna | Fox McKenna, PLLC | Birmingham, MI

    • Jacob M. Morse | Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman, PLLC | Raleigh, NC

    • Chinsu Shajan | Stark & Stark | Hamilton, NJ

    • Jared J. Smith | Jared Smith Law, PLLC | Louisville, KY 

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Community Center
Connect with the NLD Community: Expand Your Network and Have Fun

The NLD has an active presence on AAJ's Community Center. The caucus list server allows members from around the country to connect in real-time on the issues trial lawyers everyday. Caucus members frequently post articles and videos to the caucus blog, highlight recent trials and practical insights. Watch this video and preview some of the exciting content available in the Community Center.

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Take advantage of all your NLD benefits

Community Center (login required)
Read the NLD Blog (login required)

Caucus Benefits

Raise Your Profile

Build Your Brand

Submit a speaker application, write an article for publication, and contribute to the cause.
Get Involved!

Committees

Committees exist to enhance your membership and your practice, focusing on membership, fundraising, education, and public service.

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List Server

Ask questions, get referrals

This active list server is an excellent resource for questions on experts, cases, and the law. It is also a source for potential referrals.
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Events and Publications
One Caucus, Many Ways to Participate

The NLD's virtual happy hours, membership drives, educational panels, public services projects, meetings, and convention events are a great way to get to know other AAJ members. The caucus's newsletter is distributed to the more than 4,000 caucuses members, plus caucus members help plan webinars and other Education programs. Write an article, submit a topic suggestion, or apply to speak. With the NLD, you can expand your network and have fun.

Get Active!

Join the NLD closed Facebook group to keep up-to-date with caucus events and activities. Facebook Group

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