Minority Caucus
The Minority Caucus is a networking group of voting members that focuses on membership, fundraising, education, and public service.
MembershipConnect with current members and recruit new members in a city near you! Check out the upcoming membership drives!
Bhavani Raveendran
"The caucuses are a great place to find a network of like-minded attorneys that become co-counsels, local attorneys, and referral sources. But more than that, they provide you with a community that believes in uplifting each other in our pursuit of meaningful work and joyful lives. The friendships and relationships you make here provide what you need to sustain a long and balanced career."
2025-2026 Caucus Leadership
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Chair: Bhavani Raveendran | Raveendran Law, LLC | Chicago, IL
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Chair-Elect: Christopher L. Johnson | Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel | Dallas, TX
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Treasurer: Carla D. Aikens | Carla D. Aikens, PC | Detroit, MI
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Secretary: Petra L. Aaron | GDH Law | Lanham, MD
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Representatives to the AAJ Board of Governors:
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Brian Bailey | Gibbs Mura | Oakland, CA
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Ava Marie M. Cavaco | Nigh Goldenberg Raso & Vaughn, PLLC | Minneapolis, MN
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Elizabeth D. Connell | Connell Counsel, LLC | Baltimore, MD
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Courtney L. Winston | Allen Allen Allen & Allen, PC | Richmond, VA
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Immediate Past Chair & Representative to the AAJ Executive Committee: Christopher H. Fitzgerald | Law Offices of Christopher H. Fitzgerald | New York, NY
Minority Caucus Firm Sponsorship Program
WHY SPONSOR?
The MC hosts connection and networking events throughout the year—both virtual and in-person. To help us continue to provide our MC members and AAJ colleagues with these dynamic and unique experiences—and to showcase you and your firm’s support of the MC please consider becoming a sponsor of the Minority Caucus.
All sponsors will receive the following:
- Recognition on our MC page on the AAJ Website
- Recognition in a "thank you" post on social media (MC Facebook Group and LinkedIn)
- Name and firm listed on signage to be displayed at all MC convention and signature events
- MC Firm Sponsor ribbons for convention badges
ADVOCATES
- Richard Hailey
- Singleton Schreiber
PATRONS
- Allen Allen Allen & Allen, PC | Bridget Long
- Brian Bailey
- Galiher DeRobertis & Waxman
- Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel
CONTRIBUTORS
- Andrus Anderson, LLP | Lori Andrus
- Carla D. Aikens, PLC | Carla Aikens
- Danielle Ward Mason, Esq.
- Nace Law Group Accident & Injury Lawyers | Christopher Nace
SPONSORS
- Bey & Associates | N. John Bey
- Brady Reilly & Cardoso, LLC | Diane Cardoso
- Fishman Haygood, LLP | Steve Herman
- GDH LAW | Petra Aaron
- Chris Johnson
- Kastl Law, PC | Krisi Kastl
- The Law Office of Christopher H. Fitzgerald | Christopher Fitzgerald
- Raveendran Law, LLC | Bhavani Raveendran
AAJ's Minority Caucus has more than 1,500 active and engaged members. The caucus hosts virtual and in-person events throughout the year, including community service projects and social events at convention, and supports AAJ through membership and fundraising drives.
Join the Caucus
The Richard D. Hailey Scholarship Fund was established through a generous donation from AAJ’s first African-American President Richard D. Hailey and is named in his honor. It is awarded by the Minority Caucus, which is committed to supporting trial lawyers who are part of or support the minority community and lifting up attorneys from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences. The scholarship of $5,000 is available to an AAJ Law Student member entering their first, second, or third year of law school (or fourth year in a night program).
Donate to the Scholarship FundApply for the ScholarshipAAJ’s Minority Caucus Executive Board released a statement in response to racial injustice and police brutality. Read the Statement
If you are interested in joining the caucus list server, please contact AAJ membership. Contact AAJ Membership
