Class Action

Section Leadership

• Cochair: Mark Troutman | Gibbs Law Group, Columbus, OH

• Cochair: Mark Chalos | Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP, Nashville, TN

• Vice Chair: Edmund Normand | Normand PLLC, Orlando, FL

• Vice Chair: Kenneth Grunfeld | Golomb Spirt Grunfeld, PC, Philadelphia, PA

• Membership Liaison: Eric Kafka | Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll, PLLC, New York, NY

• Secretary: Adam Polk | Girard Sharp LLP, San Francisco, CA

• Content Curator: Amy Keller | DiCello Levitt LLC, Chicago, IL
  

   

  AAJ Class Action Section DEI Scholarship

   

  The Class Action Section is committed to supporting and developing a diverse and inclusive community of class action practitioners.

  
  

  To further this goal, the Section created a DEI Convention Scholarship in 2024. This scholarship allows up to two trial lawyer members of the Class Action Section to attend AAJ's Annual Convention, as well as provides a travel stipend to offset attendance related costs.
  
  

  AAJ's Annual Conventions are the best ways to connect AAJ trial lawyers plus offers unparalleled community, networking, and education.  The Section is thrilled to offer this opportunity to attend.

  
  

  What Are the Scholarship Criteria?
  This scholarship is open to:
  - An AAJ and Class Action Section (CAS) member in good standing or a non-member who meets the criteria for membership.
  

  - A member of underrepresented group within AAJ (including, but not limited to, ethnic/racial minorities, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, and disability).
  

  - A class action practitioner with a demonstrated commitment to the civil justice system and a commitment to DEI principles.
  - Other factors to be taken into consideration:
            - Years in practice
            - Financial need
  - Candidates are only eligible to receive a scholarship once
  

  
  

  How Do I Apply?

  Please submit your completed application, resume, and personal statement to sections@justice.org. 

  Please be sure to address the scholarship criteria and any special considerations in your cover letter.

  
  

  Thank You to Our Donors

  The Class Action Section Scholarship is possible through generous donations by AAJ members and firms.

  
  

  Founder ($5,000)
  Amy Keller
  Andrus Anderson LLP
  Gibbs Law Group LLP
  Girard Sharp, LLP

  Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP

  Lieff Cabraser

  Mark P. Chalos

   

  Partner ($2,500)
  Angeion Group
  Arias Sanguinetti Trial Lawyers
  Eisner Amper

  
  

  CONTACT

  AAJ Sections and Litigation Groups Department

  Email: sections@justice.org