Trial Magazine
AAJ Officers
AAJ Officers 2024–2025
October 2024Lori E. Andrus
President
“I have always dedicated myself to AAJ. I will continue my service, driven to enhance the strength, diversity, and efficacy of AAJ.”
A partner with Andrus Anderson in San Francisco, Ms. Andrus served as President-elect in 2023–24, Vice President in 2022–23, Secretary in 2021–22, Treasurer in 2020–21, and Parliamentarian in 2019–20. She has chaired the Women Trial Lawyers Caucus and serves on the Membership Oversight Committee, Voter Protection Action Committee, Publications Committee, Committee on the Judiciary, AAJ PAC Board of Trustees, National Finance Council, Public Affairs Committee, and AAJ Press Advisory Board, among others. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Boston University and her J.D. from Duke University School of Law.
Bruce M. Plaxen
President-elect
“I pledge as your president-elect that you will always receive my best efforts. I hope each of you will join me in our fight for justice.”
A founding partner of Plaxen Adler Muncy in Columbia, Md., Mr. Plaxen served as Vice President in 2023–24, Secretary in 2022–23, Treasurer in 2021–22, and Parliamentarian in 2020–21. He serves on the National Finance Council, Evergreen Advisory Board, Trial Lawyers Care Committee, and the Stalwarts/Hall of Fame Committee. He has chaired the Convention Planning Committee and the Organization Review Committee. He was president of the Maryland Association for Justice from 2001–02. Mr. Plaxen earned his bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York at Albany and his J.D. from American University, Washington College of Law.
N. John Bey
Vice President
“AAJ’s mission is not an easy lift. I pledge to continue striving to realize that mission and fight every day for our clients and our ideals.”
Founder of Bey & Associates in Atlanta, Mr. Bey served as Secretary in 2023–24, Treasurer in 2022–23, and Parliamentarian in 2021–22. He has chaired the Membership Oversight Committee; Minority Caucus; and the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Committee. He serves on the National Finance Council, Voter Protection Action Committee, Evergreen Advisory Board, and Public Education Committee. He was a trustee of the National College of Advocacy from 2014–20. Mr. Bey earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Cincinnati and his J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law.
Marion Munley
Secretary
“I pledge to honor the promise of our founders to protect the right to trial by jury. I will speak out against those who attempt to trample on our clients’ rights.”
A partner with Munley Law in Scranton, Pa., Ms. Munley served as Treasurer in 2023–24 and as Parliamentarian in 2022–23. She has chaired the Women Trial Lawyers Caucus and was the first female chair of the Trucking Litigation Group. She was a trustee of the National College of Advocacy from 2015–21 and was co-chair of the Evergreen Advisory Board in 2021–22. She serves on the National Finance Council and AAJ PAC Board of Trustees. Ms. Munley earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Scranton and her J.D. from Temple University School of Law.
Christopher T. Nace
Treasurer
“There is so much injustice raging in the world. These are challenging times. America needs strong civil justice. I am proud of AAJ’s work to level the playing field and seek justice for all.”
The managing member of Paulson & Nace in Washington, D.C., Mr. Nace served as Parliamentarian in 2023–24. He has served as the chair of the New Lawyers Division, Membership Oversight Committee, and Audit Committee. He is a longtime member of the Board of Governors and Executive Committee. He is the immediate past president of the National Civil Justice Institute and a past president of the Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, D.C. Mr. Nace earned his bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University and his J.D. and M.B.A. from Emory University.
Derrick L. Walker
Parliamentarian
“AAJ and its members are the only thing standing in the way of the irreparable erosion of a fair and accessible civil justice system.”
A managing shareholder with Allen & Allen in Richmond, Va., Mr. Walker is a member of AAJ’s Board of Governors and Executive Committee and serves on the National Finance Council; Membership Oversight Committee; AAJ PAC Board of Trustees; and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Committee, among others. He has chaired the Budget Committee, Minority Caucus, and National College of Advocacy Board of Trustees. He is the president-elect of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Walker earned his bachelor’s degree from the College of William & Mary and his J.D. from the University of Richmond.
Sean C. Domnick
Immediate Past President
“Our opponents think every solution to their negligence is a combination of caps on damages, preemption, forced arbitration, and immunity. We think they ought to stop harming people.”
A shareholder with Domnick Cunningham & Yaffa in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., Mr. Domnick served as President in 2023–24, President-elect in 2022–23, Vice President in 2021–22, Secretary in 2020–21, Treasurer in 2019–20, and Parliamentarian in 2018–19. He serves on the National Finance Council; Membership Oversight Committee; Public Affairs Committee; Voter Protection Action Committee; AAJ PAC Board of Trustees; and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Committee. Mr. Domnick earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida, Gainesville and his J.D. from the university’s law school.
