2024 Annual Meeting
Nashville, TN
Sat, July 20, 2024 to
Mon, July 22, 2024
2024 Annual Meeting
July 20-22, Omni Nashville Hotel
Program Committee:
Alison Dodge, Chair, Executive Director, Maryland Association for Justice
Joan Maloney, NATLE President-Elect, Executive Director, Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
Valerie O’Brien, NATLE President, Executive Director, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Theresa Grisham, Deputy Director, Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
Kenny Hastie, Chief Operating Officer, South Carolina Association for Justice
Connie Koury, Executive Director, Louisiana Association for Justice
Suzanne Keith, Executive Director, Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
Shannon Leskin, Executive Director, North Carolina Advocates for Justice
Julie Ostrovsky, Deputy Executive Director, Nevada Justice Association
Steve Pontoni, Executive Director, Michigan Association for Justice
Elyssa Tosh, Director of Programs & Events, Maryland Association for Justice
Julie Whitacre, Executive Director, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association

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In addition to registering for the NATLE meeting, it is important to also register with AAJ, which is complimentary for NATLE members. This will ensure a name badge, entry to the exhibit hall, and tickets to AAJ events. Please note that TLA Presidents can attend for half off the AAJ program registration.
Board of Directors
NATLE Board of Directors Meeting
Friday, July 19, 3 pm
Conference Events & Networking (summary, please click on graphic above for full program!)
Friday, July 19
~3 pm NATLE Board Meeting
2 - 7 pm Registration opens
5 pm Happy Hour for all NATLE Registrants
7 pm AAJ Opening Reception (All paid registrants are welcome!)
Saturday, July 20
8:30 am NATLE Breakfast, General Session & Working Lunch Sponsored by Sean Claggett
2:30 pm AAJ Council of Presidents Meeting & Reception
9 pm AAJ Minority Caucus Groove
Sunday, July 21
8:30 am NATLE Breakfast, General Session, NATLE Membership Luncheon & Business Meeting Sponsored by Ringler Associates
Seat must be reserved when you register.
3:45 pm NATLE Reception Sponsored by AAJ
Celebrate the installation of the 2024-2025 NATLE Board of Directors and enjoy fellowship as we welcome NATLE's new leadership.
6:30 pm NATLE Social Event! Sponsored by TrialSmith and Counsel Financial
Some of the best knowledge sharing and learning occurs at NATLE's social events. Over the years, these events have garnered a stellar reputation, created wonderful memories, and fostered long-lasting friendships. Planning is in the works to once again provide another engaging and entertaining event. Be sure to get your ticket when you register.
9 pm AAJ New Lawyers Division Party
Monday, July 22
7:30 am NATLE Breakfast & General Session
12 pm AAJ Membership Luncheon & Partnership Award
9 pm AAJ Incoming President's Party
Tuesday, July 23
1 - 5 pm AAJ Board of Governors Meeting
All NATLE meetings will be held at the Omni Nashville Hotel, room TBD. You must register with AAJ (your AAJ registration confirmation will contain a link for making hotel reservations). Register through the AAJ website to receive the block rate ($298++/night) at the conference hotel.

Interested in Sponsorship? Visit Justice Partner for information.
The NATLE cancellation policy applies to all paid meeting events, including social events. All cancellations or changes must be received in writing. Cancellations received on or before June 21, 2024, will receive 100% of the registration fee paid. Cancellations received between June 21 and July 8 will receive credit for 50% of the registration fee paid. We regret that due to guarantees required, no refunds will be given after July 8, 2024. Thank you for understanding that your request for an exception to this policy will hurt NATLE financially.
Consent to Use of Electronic Media
Registration and attendance at, or participation in, NATLE meetings, social events and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to allow NATLE to use and distribute (both now and in the future) the registrant or attendee's image or voice in photographs, video, electronic reproductions and audio of such events and activities.
Click here for the TLA Major Event Master Calendar and here for AAJ's Upcoming Events & Programs.
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TBD
2028
February Winter Meeting
TBD
July 22-24 Annual Meeting
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TBD
2029
February 3-4 Winter Meeting
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TBD


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