The official tour program for the AAJ 2009 Annual Convention in San Francisco is announced!

From AAJ Auxiliary President – Elaine Henrickson

There is no end of ways to enjoy the Bay Area. Take in a tour of one of the world’s most beautiful cities, ride the ferry over to explore the history of Alcatraz, enjoy the Wine Country’s lush vineyards, get a behind the scenes look at the famous AT&T Park including the players-only areas and then go on to cheer on the San Francisco Giants to victory . This is a land that is world-renowned and the beloved destination of savvy travelers from all over.

The tour program for the AAJ 2009 Annual Convention is now open. Click here for more details and to register.

We hope you enjoy the beautiful San Francisco Area and we look forward to seeing you in July!

May 1 - save $100 off onsite regsitration

A quick reminder that May 1st is our second registration discount cut off. Save $100 off the onsite registration rate - register today at https://www.justiceannualconvention.org/register_now.cfm

Also - check back at the end of this week for an update on the fantastic tours we'll be offering in San Francisco and updates on the spouse and youth programs.

-Colleen Phalen, Associate Director Meetings and Conventions

JUST ANNOUNCED - SPEAKER NANCY PELOSI TO ADDRESS AAJ 2009 ANNUAL CONVENTION

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), will be the featured speaker at the Opening Plenary scheduled for Saturday, July 25, 2009 at the AAJ 2009 Annual Convention.
Since 1987, Nancy Pelosi has represented California's Eighth District in the House of Representatives. The Eighth District includes most of the City of San Francisco including Golden Gate Park, Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, and many of the diverse neighborhoods that make San Francisco a vibrant and prosperous community. Overwhelmingly elected by her colleagues in the fall of 2002 as Democratic Leader of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi is the first woman in American history to lead a major party in the U.S. Congress. Before being elected Leader, she served as House Democratic Whip for one year and was responsible for the party's legislative strategy in the House. On January 4, 2007, Nancy Pelosi was elected Speaker of the United States House of Representatives.

April 10th Registration Discount Cut Off - Save $150

From Colleen Phalen, Associate Director Meetings and Conventions

Register by April 10th and save $150 off the onsite registration rate. Click here to register now.

Everyone is looking for ways to save in this economy. Save $150 off our onsite registration rate if you register by April 10th. You get amazing value for this price: a year's worth of CLE in just five days, networking opportunities at over 250 events and an exhibit floor full of new products and services to help your practice run more efficiently. Sign up today!

Meeting or Social Event Request Deadline- April 3, 2009

From Jacqueline Barnes, AAJ Convention Manager -

Plans are underway for the San Francisco Convention. The headquarter hotel will be the Hilton San Francisco where the education programs and most events will be held. Meetings and events will also be held at the Hotel Nikko and the Parc 55.

If your organization would like to hold a meeting or social event at the convention, please complete the on line request meeting event form at http://www.justiceannualconvention.org/meeting_request_form.cfm and return it by Friday, April 3, 2009, to my attention. All requests will be processed on a first come, first served basis. Once requests are received you will receive confirmation in writing and will be advised of the location for your event, the appropriate hotel contact person with whom to make all your logistical and catering arrangements, and the suggested audio-visual contact person with whom to make all your audio visual arrangements.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you in San Francisco!

A Report from the Field –

Anthony Tarricone, AAJ President Elect

I just got back from pre-convention visit to San Francisco. It’s a great walking city, the views are spectacular. Golden Gate Park and Botanical Gardens are great places to visit. The largest digital planetarium in the world is at the California Academy of Sciences. Restaurants are sensational. Make sure to make time for Napa and a Wine tour. Visit the Ferry Terminal and over the weekend there’s a market with all the local farmers. The food is awesome and there’s wine tastings as well.

The AAJ 2009 Annual Convention has moved!

The AAJ 2009 Annual Convention will now be held in San Francisco, CA on July 25-29, 2009! For more information click here.