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AAJ Holiday Schedule:

Please note that AAJ's office will be closed starting on December 24th through January 2, 2025.  Happy Holidays!

New Lawyers Division (NLD)

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

Membership
Attend a Membership Drive

Membership phone drives are a great way to make new connections in a relaxed environment. Increasing AAJ membership strengthens our collective voice. No prior experience is required. Join the NLD in San Juan on October 24-25

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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 

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.

Visit AAJ's Community Center (login required)Not yet a member of the Community? Join today.
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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