Authentic Voices in Litigation Seminar, Presented by the Minority Caucus and LGBT Caucus
New York Law School Registration Policy
Unless NYLS agrees otherwise, an event attendee must be pre-registered, and their information shared by AAJ with NYLS a minimum of 48 hours before the event. Upon arrival at the campus, the attendee must check-in with the AAJ organizers of the event and be issued a credential/nametag for the event. After receiving the credential / nametag, the attendee must present to NYLS Security a government-issued photographic identification that must bear the name that is indicated on the credential/nametag. Professional names, preferred names, chosen names, etc., may be utilized, however, the attendee must register with their legal name and present identification indicating their legal name.
If advance permission is granted by NYLS to authorize day of event registration, the attendee, after checking in with the organizers of the event, must check-in with NYLS Security who will manually log the attendee into our Visitor Management System. Please note, this process may result in an attendee being denied entry and/or a delayed process to enter the event.
User should instruct attendees who leave the Event to keep their badge or nametag in order to return to the Event. NYLS requires advance notice of public officials or high-profile visitors, especially when accompanied by local, state, federal, or private security.
New York Law School Event Decorum
All event participants and attendees are expected to maintain professional decorum at NYLS. Use of discriminatory, derogatory, inflammatory, obscene, or similar language is strictly prohibited. NYLS has sole authority for determining whether any particular behavior and/or language violates this standard. NYLS respects open discourse and encourages attendees to express their perspectives constructively and respectfully within designated forums, such as during Q&A sessions or audience comment periods. Disruptions, interruptions, or outbursts during an event are unacceptable and may result in removal from the event of participants and attendees who engage in such prohibited behavior and their potential exclusion from future events hosted by NYLS.
AAJ Unlawful Discrimination, Anti-Harassment & Safety Policy
AAJ is committed to providing a safe, productive, and welcoming environment for all meeting participants and AAJ staff. All participants, including, but not limited to, attendees, speakers, volunteers, exhibitors, sponsors, AAJ staff, and service providers, are expected to comply with this Policy. It applies to all AAJ events, including those sponsored by companies and firms held in conjunction with AAJ events, in public or private facilities.
AAJ does not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment, including but not limited to sexual harassment. In response to any incident of unacceptable behavior, AAJ reserves the right to take any action deemed necessary and appropriate, including immediate removal from the meeting without refund and the right to prohibit attendance at any future event.
Examples of Unacceptable Behavior
- Harassment, intimidation, or discrimination
- Physical or verbal abuse
- Inappropriate verbal comments related to gender, age, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, personal appearance, race, religion, or national origin
- Inappropriate use of nudity and/or sexual images in public spaces or in presentations
- Harassing, threatening or stalking
- Unwanted touching, unwanted remarks of a sexual nature, unwelcome comments about someone’s body or personal appearance, and unwelcome attention
If you experience harassment or notice that someone else is being harassed, contact either Anne Doohan, Chief Operating Officer, at anne.doohan@justice.org or Anji Jesseramsing, General Counsel, at anji.jesseramsing@justice.org so that we can investigate and take appropriate action.
Responsible Drinking
At AAJ events, including receptions, where both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are served, participants and staff who choose to drink alcoholic beverages are expected to drink responsibly. AAJ and convention, hotel or venue event staff have the right to deny service to attendees for any reason and may require an attendee to leave the event.
Personal Safety and Security
AAJ is committed to providing a safe and secure environment at its meetings and events by working with venue staff to make sure meeting participants are safe. We ask that all attendees report any questionable or concerning activity to AAJ or convention, hotel or venue event staff.
- Be aware of your surroundings at all times. Do not wear earbuds.
- Use the buddy system when walking to and from event venues, including networking event locations during early or late hours.
- Don’t wear your meeting badge on the street. Take it off as soon as you leave the building/venue.
- Don’t carry a lot of cash or credit cards. Leave in your hotel room safe.
- Don’t leave personal property unattended anywhere, anytime.
