Supporting GLIDE at the AAJ Convention

AAJ Convention Service Projectt Glide Giving Back

In July, legal professionals from across the country gathered in San Francisco for the American Association for Justice (AAJ) annual convention, themed “For Plaintiff Lawyers, By Plaintiff Lawyers.” Attending from our firm were Brian Franciskato, partner, and Amanda Cryderman, paralegal—both actively engaged in contributing across AAJ committees.

Making a Difference with GLIDE

AAJ2025 AAJ Convention Giving Back Glide Service ProjectOne highlight of the event was the AAJ Service Project. Brian, a member of the Trial Lawyers Care Committee, started his week by joining fellow volunteers to pack 100 hygiene kits for GLIDE, a nationally recognized center for social justice.

GLIDE is dedicated to fighting systemic injustices, creating pathways out of poverty and crisis, and transforming lives. Through its integrated comprehensive services, advocacy initiative, and inclusive community, we empower individuals, families, and children to achieve stability and thrive.

The Trial Lawyers Care Committee aims to elevate the legal profession by encouraging and organizing community service initiatives that make a meaningful impact.


Brian Franciskato Plaintiff Lawyers Giving Back Trial Lawyers CareBrian Franciskato. As a partner at Nash & Franciskato, Brian represents plaintiffs in serious personal injury and wrongful death litigation, with a particular focus on mass torts involving defective medical devices. He brings dedication, integrity, and deep experience to every case.

Nash & Franciskato is a firm dedicated to nationwide representation of clients affected by automobile and trucking accidents, wrongful death, product liability, defective drugs, medical devices, and other related issues. The firm is dedicated to helping people who are seriously injured by others.

AAJ AAJ Convention AAJ2025American Association for Justice (AAJ) promotes justice and fairness for injured persons, safeguards victims’ rights—particularly the right to trial by jury—and strengthens the civil justice system through education and disclosure of information critical to public health and safety. With members worldwide and a network of U.S. and Canadian affiliates involved in diverse areas of trial advocacy, AAJ provides lawyers and paralegals with the information and professional assistance needed to serve clients successfully and protect the democratic values inherent in the civil justice system.


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