AAJ officers for 2007-2008.PRESIDENT KATHLEEN FLYNN PETERSON "In my work at AAJ AAJ All About Jazz (website) AAJ American Association of Jurists AAJ American Alpine Journal AAJ Administrative Appeals Judge AAJ Attitude Adjust , I never forget that representing you is a privilege. I pledge my commitment to do what must be done, no matter how great the challenge, and to make sure that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's definition of trial lawyers is not what defines the work that we do," says Ms. Peterson. She promises to work with the AAJ leadership team to fulfill the association's important mission to preserve a strong civil justice system with equal access for all and to uphold the honor and dignity of the legal profession. A partner at Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi in Minneapolis, Ms. Peterson served as AAJ president-elect in 2006-07, vice president in 2005-06, secretary in 2004-05, treasurer in 2003-04, and parliamentarian par·lia·men·tar·i·an n. 1. One who is expert in parliamentary procedures, rules, or debate. 2. A member of a parliament. 3. in 2002-03. She was on the Board of Governors from 1995 to 2002. She has been a member of the National College of Advocacy Board of Trustees board of trustees Politics The posse of thugs who oversee an institution's administration. See Board of directors. ; the Robert L. Habush AAJ Endowment Board of Directors; and the Executive, Leaders Forum, Public Affairs, and Judicial Independence committees. Ms. Peterson received her B.A. in 1976 from the College of Saint Catherine and her J.D. in 1981 from the William Mitchell College of Law William Mitchell College of Law is a law school located in St. Paul, Minnesota. It offers full and part-time legal education in pursuit of the Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree. It is accredited by the American Bar Association. , both in St. Paul, Minnesota. PRESIDENT-ELECT LES WEISBROD "We have a unique opportunity in the next two years to reeducate re·ed·u·cate also re-ed·u·cate tr.v. re·ed·u·cat·ed, re·ed·u·cat·ing, re·ed·u·cates 1. To instruct again, especially in order to change someone's behavior or beliefs. 2. the public about the importance of their right to trial by jury," says Mr. Weisbrod. "Having been lied to about weapons of mass destruction Weapons that are capable of a high order of destruction and/or of being used in such a manner as to destroy large numbers of people. Weapons of mass destruction can be high explosives or nuclear, biological, chemical, and radiological weapons, but exclude the means of transporting or in Iraq, people need to know they have also been lied to about tort 'reform.' It's time now to forcefully show them." He is committed to energizing energizing, adj giving energy to; revitalizing; rejuvenating. current AAJ members and developing new benefits and programs to expand membership, with the goal of building "a bigger, more democratic, and more inclusive organization for trial lawyers." A partner at Miller, Curtis & Weisbrod in Dallas, Mr. Weisbrod served as AA] vice president in 2006-07, secretary in 2005-06, treasurer in 2004-05, and parliamentarian in 2003-04, and has been a member of the Executive Committee since 2001. He has chaired the President's Task Force on Medical Malpractice Improper, unskilled, or negligent treatment of a patient by a physician, dentist, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care professional. and was a founding cochair of the Birth Trauma Litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. Group. He received the Weideman/Wysocki Award in 1999 and 2002 through 2005. Mr. Weisbrod received his B.A. in 1975 from Claremont Men's College in Claremont, California, and his J.D. in 1978 from Southern Methodist University Southern Methodist University, at Dallas, Tex.; United Methodist; coeducational; chartered 1911. The school's facilities include laboratories for electron microscopy and stable isotopes, a museum of paleontology, and a graduate research center. in Dallas. VICE PRESIDENT ANTHONY TARRICONE "This past year has been one of change and transformation, which began with the adoption of our new name," says Mr. Tarricone. He is proud that the Fight for Justice Communications Campaign is now in full force, pressing AAJ's message about corporate accountability. "The public needs to understand that trial lawyers work to restore dignity and financial security to families affected by defective products, bad medicine, dangerous drugs, and perils in transportation," he says. "Together, members of AAJ will continue to make a difference for individuals and families who need and deserve access to justice." A partner with Kreindler & Kreindler at its Boston office, Mr. Tarricone served as AAJ secretary in 2006-07, treasurer in 2005-06, and parliamentarian in 200405. He was a member of the Executive Committee from 2000 to 2004 and the Board of Governors from 1988 to 2004. A trustee of the Roscoe Pound Institute and the AAJ PAC Board of Trustees, he has chaired the National Finance Council and the Public Affairs, Exchange Advisory, and Publications committees. Mr. Tarricone graduated from Suffolk University in Boston in 1975 and earned his J.D. from Suffolk University Law School The law school currently has both day and evening (part-time) divisions. The school is located in the newly built Sargent Hall on Tremont Street in downtown Boston. There are over 200 upper level electives offered at the law school, and the school is consistently ranked one of the most in 1977. SECRETARY C. GIBSON VANCE As an officer of the Alabama Association for Justice (formerly the Alabama Trial Lawyers Association), ME Vance has watched trial lawyers in his state battle efforts to close the judicial system to ordinary citizens. After each battle, win or lose, the association pulled together to focus on the next struggle. "I want to take this hard-earned perspective and apply it to national efforts, expanding AAJ's fired-raising efforts, continuing to reach across the aisle to moderate Republican friends, expanding research and public-relations efforts to effectively communicate our values to the public, and offering more assistance to state associations," he says. A partner with Beasley, Allen, Crow, Methvin, Portis & Miles in Montgomery, Mr. Vance served as AAJ treasurer in 2006-07 and parliamentarian in 2005-06. He was a state delegate in 2004-05 and has been a member of the Public Affairs Committee, Leaders Forum Committee, and Seventh Amendment Campaign Fund. He is an AAJ PAC Eagle Member. Mr. Vance graduated from Troy State University in Alabama in 1987 and earned his J.D. in 1992 from Thomas Goode Jones School of Law The Thomas Goode Jones School of Law is a law school located at Faulkner University in Montgomery, Alabama. Faulkner University is a religious school affilitated with the churches of Christ. at Faulkner University in Montgomery. TREASURER GARY M. PAUL Mr. Paul applauds the important steps AAJ has taken over the past year, especially in implementing a major communications campaign and helping to elect a pro-civil-justice Confess in 2006. However, "our work is far from done," he says. "We face another election next year, and the presidential primaries are just months away. Our communications plan is still growing. As the battle goes on, we need to keep AAJ on sound financial footing and raise the funds to sustain our legislative, political, and communications programs." Mr. Paul served as AAJ parliamentarian in 2006-07, is on the AAJ PAC Board of Trustees, and has been a member of the Board of Governors since 2001. He is chair of the National Finance Council and the Convention Planning Committee, has chaired the Public Education Committee, and has served on the AAJ's List, Budget, Convention Planning, Election, Legal Affairs, Membership Oversight, and Public Affairs committees. Mr. Paul is a partner in the Los Angeles office of Waters & Kraus. He graduated from Arizona State University Arizona State University, at Tempe; coeducational; opened 1886 as a normal school, became 1925 Tempe State Teachers College, renamed 1945 Arizona State College at Tempe. Its present name was adopted in 1958. in 1965 and received a graduate degree from the University of California The University of California has a combined student body of more than 191,000 students, over 1,340,000 living alumni, and a combined systemwide and campus endowment of just over $7.3 billion (8th largest in the United States). in Los Angeles in 1969. He earned his J.D. at Loyola Law School Loyola Law School is the law school of Loyola Marymount University, a private Jesuit school in Los Angeles, California. Loyola was established in 1920. Like Loyola University Chicago School of Law and Loyola University New Orleans College of Law (separate and unaffiliated in 1974. PARLIAMENTARIAN RICHARD M. GOLOMB Mr. Golomb looks forward to serving with the other AAJ officers, who, he notes, "work tirelessly to protect the civil justice system and the people we represent. But we cannot do it alone. We need you, our members, to continue and increase your commitment as well." At a time when AAJ has become a powerful voice for spreading the truth about the civil justice system, he calls on all members to seize this critical moment to engage in the battle for access to justice. "To paraphrase the words of John F. Kennedy "John Kennedy" and "JFK" redirect here. For other uses, see John Kennedy (disambiguation) and JFK (disambiguation). John Fitzgerald Kennedy (May 29, 1917–November 22, 1963), was the thirty-fifth President of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in : Ask not what your organization can do for you, ask what you can do for your organization. You are our most precious resource. Get involved." A partner with Golomb and Honik in Philadelphia, Mr. Golomb has served on the AAJ Board of Governors since 2001, the AAJ PAC Board of Trustees, and the Civil Justice Foundation Board of Trustees. He has been active in the Leaders Forum since 2003 and has been a member of the AAJ's List, Amicus Curiae amicus curiae (Latin: “friend of the court”) One who assists a court by furnishing information or advice regarding questions of law or fact. A person (or other entity, such as a state government) who is not a party to a particular lawsuit but nevertheless has a , Convention Planning, and Public Affairs committees. Mr. Golomb attended the University of Colorado University of Colorado may refer to:
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