Introduction to AIJA www.aija.org
Key facts and figures www.aija.org AIJA, founded in 1962, is the only global association devoted to lawyers and in-house counsel aged 45 and younger, i.e. lawyers in their years of career building. 4,000 active members and supporters. Reaching over 80,000 lawyers in more than 90 countries. 700 law firms of all cultures and size. More than 60 collective members. 18 working commissions and Human Rights Committee. Over 20 events per year. AIJA yearbook, a work tool on all members' desks for daily use.
Benefits from joining AIJA Knowledge and know-how: Gain access to cutting-edge CLEaccredited seminars at a very attractive price. International outlook: Get to know professionals from all over the world and receive valuable input for your own practise. Network: Meet at eye level with present and future leading lawyers, in-house counsel, bar leaders etc. based on personal acquaintance. Professional cooperation and friendship among career building lawyers around the world. Check out the Youtube AIJA Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48c8y-_-0gc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=me8dw8qakcw
Benefits from joining AIJA Platform: Develop your expertise by participating actively in seminars alongside high-profile speakers. Professional development: Focus on key success factors for young legal professionals: negotiation and management skills as well as the ability to work and develop business in a multi-cultural environment. Foreign law advice: Know who to call abroad when you need legal advice in foreign jurisdictions. and have FUN Happy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouf81tyonce No place I'd rather be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9sgjivfad0 Flashmob https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2yd9xeoa0c
"From getting the client to a successful second deal" (M&A Academy ) AIJA ABA Young Lawyers Brunch HALF YEAR NOVEMBER CONFERENCE Dealing with emerging markets Challenges and insights Energy Markets Lie detection and body language analysis French Speaking Half Day seminar AIJA upcoming events Madrid 15-17 October 2015 Montréal October 24, 2015 Istanbul 18-21 November 2015 Paris 4 December 2015 Private Equity masterclass Val Gardena, Dolomites 13-16 January 2016 Banking, Finance, Environmental Joint seminar with UIA Cape Town 11-13 February 2016 Competition, IT Valencia 3-5 March 2016 Annual Tax Law Conference Reykjavik 10-13 March 2016
AIJA upcoming events Environmental infrastructures Lima 17-19 March 2016 Young Lawyers Brunch with ABA SIL New York 16 April 2016 M&A transactions Budapest 21-23 April 2016 Transport Law Hong Kong 28-30 April 2016 HALF YEAR NOVEMBER CONFERENCE LABOUR LAW, PRIVATE CLIENTS CHICAGO 18-21 MAY 2016 Banking and Finance Zürich 9-11 June 2016 Advocacy Training London 16-18 June 2016 54TH INTERNATIONAL YOUNG LAWYERS CONGRESS MUNICH 23-26 AUGUST 2016 HALF YEAR NOVEMBER CONFERENCE VERONA 23-26 NOVEMBER 2016
AIJA membership conditions 20 75 117 250 Future Lawyers Lawyers under 26 Lawyers under 30 Lawyers under 45 Low seminar fees Age limit is 45 years Ensures association s dynamism
Contacts www.aija.com President Orsolya Gorgenyi Szecskay Attorneys at Law, Budapest orsolya.gorgenyi@szecskay.com Immediate Past President Dirk Nuyts Fragomen Global Immigration Services LLC, Zürich dnuyts@fragomen.com First Vice-President David Frølich Lund Elmer Sandager, Copenhagen dfr@lundelmersandager.dk Association Manager Giuseppe Marletta AIJA, Brussels giuseppe.marletta@aija.org