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Sponsoring and Advertising

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Sponsorship Policy

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Sponsorship Policy

AAJ's sponsors and exhibitors must read, understand, and agree to the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Sponsorship Policy and the Anti-harassment and Safety Policy:

  • Âé¶¹´«Ã½encourages sponsors demonstrate the beneficial contribution trial lawyers make to ensure a civil justice system that protects the rights of individuals. We prefer content that focuses on helping victims and seeking justice.
  • Âé¶¹´«Ã½reserves the right to reject sponsors that refer to large jury awards or settlements; appeals primarily to maximizing damages; or otherwise overemphasizes prices, fees, or other monetary considerations.
  • Âé¶¹´«Ã½will not allow sponsorships that advertise for firearms, tobacco, or alcoholic beverages.
  • Âé¶¹´«Ã½reserves the right to reject sponsors that have marketing with sexual or other connotations in questionable taste.
  • Âé¶¹´«Ã½asks sponsors to avoid emphasis on prices and fees in marketing. Photos or art containing currency, dollar signs, ambulances, or images that may have a negative connotation for the legal profession will not be accepted.
  • Âé¶¹´«Ã½will make the decision to accept continuing legal education providers as sponsors on a case-by-case basis.
  • Âé¶¹´«Ã½reserves the right to reject sponsors offering products or services in direct competition with Âé¶¹´«Ã½products or services.
  • All signage and communications regarding Âé¶¹´«Ã½sponsorships may not include any campaigning or reference in any way to a candidacy for any Âé¶¹´«Ã½office (if applicable).
  • Sponsorship with Âé¶¹´«Ã½does not imply that Âé¶¹´«Ã½has endorsed a particular product or service and Âé¶¹´«Ã½encourages members to always conduct their own due diligence prior to choosing products and services.
  • Âé¶¹´«Ã½reserves the right to reject sponsors that include in their contracts restrictions that impede access to justice such as waivers of the right to a jury trial and predispute arbitration clauses.
  • Âé¶¹´«Ã½has sole discretion to deny any sponsorship should Âé¶¹´«Ã½determine that the sponsorship is not in AAJ’s best interest for any reason all at the sole discretion of AAJ.
  • Âé¶¹´«Ã½sponsors must comply with the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Event Anti-Harassment and Safety Policy.
  • Âé¶¹´«Ã½sponsorship opportunities that take place at Âé¶¹´«Ã½conventions are subject to the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Convention Rules and Regulations.
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