Trial Magazine

Bruce H. Stern

President
 

“AAJ is powered by members working together with a dedicated staff. Everyone has something to offer, and AAJ wants to hear from you.”

A shareholder with Stark & Stark in Lawrenceville, N.J., Mr. Stern served as President-Elect in 2018–19, Vice President in 2017–18, Secretary in 2016–17, Treasurer in 2015–16, and Parliamentarian in 2014–15. He has chaired the Motor Vehicle Collision, Highway and Premises Liability Section; the Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group; and the Audit Committee. He was a member of the National College of Advocacy Board of Trustees. Mr. Stern earned his bachelor’s degree from Duke University in 1977 and his J.D. from Rutgers School of Law in 1981.

Tobi L. Millrood

President-Elect
 

“Leadership in AAJ represents my greatest professional privilege. AAJ is the greatest trial bar in the world, and pursuing its mission is my passion.”

A partner with Pogust Millrood in suburban Philadelphia, Mr. Millrood served as Vice President in 2018–19, Secretary in 2017–18, Treasurer in 2016–17, and Parliamentarian in 2015–16. He currently chairs the Evergreen Advisory Board. He is a past cochair of the Marketing and Practice Development Committee and served on the Diversity Committee, Membership Oversight Committee, and PAC Task Force. Mr. Millrood earned his bachelor’s degree from Tulane University in 1992 and his J.D. from the University of Tulsa College of Law in 1995.

Navan Ward Jr.

Vice President
 

“I have seen firsthand how important AAJ is in protecting all plaintiffs’ rights, along with helping plaintiff lawyers to become better advocates through its education programs and networking opportunities.”

A principal with Beasley Allen in Atlanta, Mr. Ward served as Secretary in 2018–19, Treasurer in 2017–18, and Parliamentarian in 2016–17. He has chaired the Leaders Forum Advisory Board, Minority Caucus, and Diversity Committee and cochaired two Litigation Groups. He also has served on the Convention Planning Committee, National Finance Council, and PAC Task Force. Mr. Ward earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama in 1999 and his J.D. from the university’s law school in 2002.

Tad Thomas

Secretary

“Without AAJ, our nation would be less just, less democratic, and further from the vision our Founding Fathers had for our nation.”

Founder of Thomas Law Offices in Louisville, Ky., Chicago, and Cincinnati, Mr. Thomas served as Treasurer in 2018–19 and Parliamentarian in 2017–18. He currently serves on the PAC Task Force, Law Schools Committee, National Finance Council, Membership Oversight Committee, and Legal Affairs Committee. He is a past cochair of the Marketing and Practice Development Committee and the National College of Advocacy Board of Trustees. Mr. Thomas earned his bachelor’s degree from Georgetown College in 1997 and his J.D. from Northern Kentucky University’s College of Law in 2000.

Sean C. Dominick

Treasurer

“I am proud of the work AAJ has achieved and am honored to serve as an officer. I pledge to serve the best interest of the members and this organization and help lead AAJ toward a sustainable future.”

A shareholder with Domnick Cunningham & Whalen in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., Mr. Domnick served as Parliamentarian in 2018–19. He is past chair of the Budget Committee and Leaders Forum Advisory Board and serves on the National Finance Council, Membership Oversight Committee, Audit Committee, Public Affairs Committee, and PAC Board of Trustees. Mr. Domnick earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida, Gainesville in 1986 and his J.D. from the university’s law school in 1989.

Lori E. Andrus

Parliamentarian

“For my entire career, I have dedicated myself to AAJ and to protecting your firms, clients, and livelihoods. As Parliamentarian, I will continue my service to AAJ to make sure it’s the strongest, most effective trial lawyer organization it can be.”

A partner with Andrus Anderson in San Francisco, Ms. Andrus currently serves on the PAC Board of Trustees, the Membership Oversight Committee, the Public Affairs Committee, the Publications Committee, and the AAJ Press Advisory Board. She is a past chair of the Women Trial Lawyers Caucus and the Volkswagen Diesel Emissions Fraud Litigation Group. Ms. Andrus earned her bachelor’s degree from Boston University in 1993 and her J.D. from Duke University School of Law in 1999.

Elise R. Sanguinetti

Immediate Past President
 

“AAJ works relentlessly to help fulfill and protect the promise of the Founding Fathers. In drafting our nation’s Constitution, they wanted to ‘establish justice.’ We must fiercely guard it. Always.”

A founding partner of Arias Sanguinetti Wang & Torrijos in San Francisco, Ms. Sanguinetti served as President in 2018–19, President-Elect in 2017–18, Vice President in 2016–17, Secretary in 2015–16, Treasurer in 2014–15, and Parliamentarian in 2013–14. She has chaired the Membership Task Force, National Finance Council, Membership Oversight Committee, and New Lawyers Division. Ms. Sanguinetti earned her bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University in 1993 and her J.D. from the University of San Francisco School of Law in 1997.