New Orleans Jazz and Heritage FestivalThe New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival stands alone in presenting the highest caliber artists in a range of genres including gospel, blues, jazz, rock, pop, R&B, Cajun, zydeco, and more.

Come to New Orleans and join AAJ Education, Elton John, Chicago, The O’Jays, Trombone Shorty, No Doubt, Ed Sheeran, and more for an informative seminar and the concert event of a lifetime. View the most recent performer lineup or purchase tickets at www.nojazzfest.com.

This year’s festival is headlined by some of the most exciting names from across all genres:

NO DOUBT

CHICAGO

ELTON JOHN

JERRY LEE LEWIS

AARON NEVILLE

ED SHEERAN

ANTHONY HAMILTON

GALACTIC FEATURING MACY GRAY

THE DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND

PALOMA FAITH

ESTELLE

ROCKIN’ DOPSIE, JR. & THE ZYDECO TWISTERS

VOICE OF THE WETLANDS ALL-STARS

CHRISTIAN SCOTT

GURRUMUL

THE TAJ MAHAL TRIO

WIDESPREAD PANIC

LIL’ ED AND THE BLUES IMPERIALS

CYRIL NEVILLE

STURGILL SIMPSON

About the ProgramThe American Association for Justice, formerly the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA®), Education’s Jazz Fest Seminar provides you with the latest courtroom litigation strategies for representing victims of trucking collisions, with a special focus on spinal cord injuries. A faculty of experienced trial lawyers and consultants will offer advanced tools and tactics to implement in your next case. Ensure that your clients obtain justice by learning from the best at this cutting-edge seminar.

MCLE/NCA REQUIREMENTSEarn approximately 11.75* CLE credits and NCA credits to be applied to your participation in AAJ’s professional recognition program. For information about AAJ’s professional recognition programs, visit www.justice.org/Recognition. CLE questions may be addressed by calling the CLE Coordinator at 800-622-1791, ext. 8612.

*Number of credits may vary depending on calculation method used by individual state accreditation agencies. AAJ is a State Bar of California MCLE-approved provider.

SPECIAL ASSISTANCEAAJ Education will make every effort to ensure that its meetings are held in facilities that are fully accessible to persons with mobility disabilities. If you plan to attend our program and need special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, please call 800-622-1791 or 202-965-3500, ext. 8612.

Who Should AttendThis program is designed for all lawyers and AAJ paralegal affiliates—including those who have been practicing for several years—who represent individuals affected by motor vehicle and trucking collisions.

Your Registration Includes

• 11.75* continuing legal education credits and NCA credits, which can be applied towards AAJ’s professional recognition program

• Complimentary daily continental breakfast and coffee

• Comprehensive reference materials distributed on a USB drive

Hotel InformationThe Roosevelt New Orleans130 Roosevelt WayNew Orleans, LA 70112504-648-1200

APRIL 30–MAY 1, NEW ORLEANSTHE ROOSEVELT NEW ORLEANS

THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION for JUSTICE

Open only to AAJ Plaintiff Members (Regular, Life, Sustaining, President’s Club, and Leaders Forum) and AAJ Paralegal Affiliates.

SEMINARFEST FEST JAZZ JAZZ

Sponsored by Herman, Herman & Katz, LLPSponsored by Baron & Blue and Williams Kherkher

Platinum Sponsor: Quad Video HaloPlatinum Sponsor: MedFin Manager

Presented with AAJ’s Trucking Litigation GroupAmerican Association for Justice l Education

Endowed by Power Rogers & Smith

Come toNew Orleans

for cutting-edgeinsights and strategieson litigating trucking

cases, and stay for thecountry’s bestmusic festival!

777 6th Street NW, Suite 200Washington, DC 20001

Upcoming Education Programs from the American Association for JusticeFocus Groups 101 Webinar*April 9, 20152:00–3:15 pm ET

Case Workshop Program*April 16–19, 2015Reno, NV

Everything You Need to Know About the Trial Notebook Webinar April 22, 20152:00–3:30 pm ET

21st Century Jurors Webinar*April 23, 20152:00–3:15 pm ET

The Yin & Yang of Brachial Plexus Injury Cases*May 14–15, 2015Washington, DC

David Beats Goliath: Harnessing the Power of 30(b)(6) Depositions May 29–30, 2015Louisville, KY

Plaintiff-Only Hot Topics and Trends in Litigation Seminar*May 26–27, 2015Minneapolis, MN

Trying the Class Action: Practical Tips from the Pros*June 4, 2015Washington, DC

Nursing Home Boot Camp*June 11–13, 2015Denver, CO

Electronic Fetal Monitoring in Birth Injury Cases Seminar*June 18–19, 2015Washington, DC

Technology in Practice and in the Courtroom Seminar*June 25–26, 2015Washington, DC

2015 Annual ConventionJuly 11–15, 2015Montreal, QC

*Open only to AAJ plaintiff lawyers (Regular, Life, Sustaining, President’s Club, and Leaders Forum) and AAJ Paralegal Affiliates.

For more information, visit www.justice.org/CLE

Register today and find out

why this is the Can’t Miss Seminar

each April!

FOUR EASY WAYS TO REGISTER ONLINEwww.justice.org/CLE

PHONE 800-622-1791 or 202-965-3500, ext. 8612

FAX202-625-7084

MAILEducation Registrar 777 6th Street NW, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20001

Invited FacultyROBERT D. BOHMRobert D Bohm PLLC Phoenix, AZ

EDWARD CAPOZZI Seigel Capozzi Law Firm LLC Ridgewood, NJ

ROBERT L. COLLINS Law Office of Robert L. Collins Houston, TX

MICHAEL D. FREEMAN, MED. DR., PH.D., MPH

MARIA GLORIOSOThe Glorioso Law Firm New Orleans, LA

CHRIS GLOVERBeasley, Allen, Crow, Methvin, Portis & Miles, P.C. Montgomery, AL

KAREN KOEHLERStritmatter Kessler Whelan Seattle, WA

MICHAEL J. LEIZERMANE.J. Leizerman and Associates, LLC Toledo, OH

PATRICK A. SALVI, IISalvi, Schostok & Pritchard, P.C. Chicago, IL

CARL SOLOMONThe Solomon Law Group Columbia, SC

MARK ZAMORAMark Zamora, Law Offices Atlanta, GA

CHARLES J. ZAUZIG, IIINichols Zauzig Sandler P.C. Woodbridge, VA

Thursday, April 30 8:00–8:45 am Registration Continental breakfast available

8:45–9:00 am Welcome and Moderator Notes

9:00–9:45 am Driver Depositions in Truck and Bus Cases

9:45–10:30 am Effective Cross Examination of the Motor Carrier Safety Director

10:30–10:45 am Morning Break

10:45 –11:45 am The Role of Risk in Crash Injury Litigation

11:45 am–12:30 pm Developing Case Themes Throughout Voir Dire and Opening Statement

12:30–1:30 pm Networking Lunch

1:30–2:00 pm Life Expectancy Projections: in the context of Daubert and the “more probable than not” Admissibility Standard

2:00–2:15 pm Sponsor Presentation

2:15–3:00 pm Spine Injury – Medicine and Science

3:00–3:45 pm Defeating the Usual Defenses in Spinal Cord Injury Cases

3:45–4:00 pm Afternoon Break

4:00–5:00 pm Empowering the Conservative Jury in a Two Vehicle Spinal Injury Case

Friday, May 1

8:00–8:45 am Continental breakfast available

8:45–9:00 am Moderator Notes

9:00–10:00 am The Zen Approach to Trucking Litigation

10:00–10:15 am Morning Break

10:15–11:00 am Establishing Damages in Vehicle Cases through the Defense Witnesses

11:00–11:15 am Sponsor Presentation

11:15 am–12:00 pm Social Networking’s Two Way Street: Digging for Defense Dirt while Protecting the Plaintiff

12:00–1:00 pm Lunch On your own

1:00–2:00 pm The Domino Effect: Owning the Proximate Cause Argument

2:00–4:00 pm Creating and Using Demonstratives to Prove Damages and Defeat Defenses

Agenda

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AAJ Paralegal Affiliates may attend this seminar AAJ Paralegal Affiliates receive 50% off the registration fee if they are employed by and attending with an AAJ plaintiff member from the same firm with the same firm address.

AAJ New Lawyers Attend their First AAJ Education Seminar for 50% Off If you are an AAJ member and have been admitted to the bar for five years or less, you can attend your first AAJ Education seminar for 50% off the regular price. (Does not apply if you have previously attended an AAJ Education seminar or college). 

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Cancellations received in writing by April 23, 2015 will result in a refund less a 10% administrative charge. Cancellations received April 24-April 29, 2015 will result in a voucher for the entire registration fee, which may be applied toward any AAJ Educa-tion college or seminar held within one calendar year of the date of issue. Requests for refunds or vouchers received after April 30, 2015 will not be honored. Fax or email your cancellation letter to the registrar at 202-625-7084 or education@justice.org.

ENSURE THAT YOUR CLIENTS OBTAIN JUSTICE BY LEARNING FROM THE BEST AT THIS CUTTING-EDGE SEMINAR.

And stay in New Orleans for the music festival of the year!

Call AAJ Education to receive additional savings!Members of the Trucking Litigation Group save $100

“This program far exceeded my expectations, not only did it give one invaluable information on trucking litigation, but also invaluable insight and inspiration regarding jury trials in general. I cannot wait to get in front of my next jury.”

—Timothy S. Mahoney, Freeport, IL, 22 years in practice

“This program had top notch and diverse presenters with lots of experience in their field. They were excellent and I greatly appreciated their practice tips.”

—Patrick Sanders, New Orleans, LA, 6 years in practice

Putting on a Trial from Beginning to End, Featuring Mark LanierApril 29, 2015Arrive a day early and apply Mark Lanier’s experience and knowledge to your next case. Join Mark Lanier and Lisa Blue on April 29 for practical insights to improve your trial preparation, from the moment you meet your client to your closing argument.

W. Mark Lanier, is the founder of The Lanier Law Firm, and has earned

widespread recognition as one of the top trial lawyers in the United States.

Register today and find out

why this is the Can’t Miss Seminar

each April!

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