Appellate Judges Conference (AJC)

    The AJC is the Judicial Divisions home to state and federal appellate judges, appellate staff attorneys, and appellate lawyers dedicated to an efficient and independent judiciary.

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    2019 Appellate Judges Education Institute Summit

    Save the date for the 2019 Appellate Judges Education Institute Summit, November 13-17 in Washington, DC. ABA Member discount rates available.

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    The AJC 2018-19 Committee enrollment process is now open

    AJC Committee terms begin on September 1st, and end on August 31st. There is no fee to join a committee. You must be a current member of AJC to enroll. Please visit the AJC Committees page for the list of 2018-19 committees and descriptions.

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    AJC Committee Enrollment

    AJC members have access to the Conference's many Committees which provide a lively and open forum for analysis, debate and education. Committees participation also allow you to discuss common and diverse interests and goals and to network with judges from around the nation.

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    Appellate Councils

    The Appellate Judges Conference welcomes attorneys who practice in the appellate courts. Membership in one of two councils, the Council of Appellate Lawyers (CAL) and the Council of Appellate Staff Attorneys (CASA) is available to those who are eligible. CAL and CASA members are eligible to enroll in their Councils respective committees.

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    Council of Appellate Lawyers

    The first and only national appellate bench-bar organization. CAL mission is to foster a dialogue among federal and state appellate lawyers and judges that will improve appellate advocacy and strengthen ties among the numerous appellate bar associations.

    Council of Appellate Staff Attorneys

    A nationwide network of state and federal appellate court attorneys, including central staff attorneys, in-chambers staff attorneys and other lawyers employed by the appellate courts.

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    Members save 20% on Judicial Division publications.

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    Enhance your career, expand your network, stay current on latest news and trends, shape the future of the judiciary.

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    Amanda Banninga, Conference Manager, 800.238.2667 ext. 5450, 321 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654

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