American Association for Justice AAJ

The American Association for Justice (AAJ), formerly known as the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA), is a nonprofit organization that advocates for plaintiff’s attorneys in the United States. Founded in 1946 as the NACCA, it was restructured in 1972 as ATLA and adopted its current name in 2006. AAJ is known for its opposition to tort reform and its support for the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act. The organization has secured multimillion-dollar settlements in cases involving tobacco and asbestos. Its members work to promote justice for consumers, opposing forced arbitration practices.