Linda A. Lipsen

Linda A. Lipsen

Ms. Lipsen was named Chief Executive Officer of the American Association for Justice (AAJ), formerly known as the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA), in April 2010. She joined the organization in 1993 to direct AAJ’s Public Affairs department.

Articles written by this author:

We’re about much more than just lobbying

A look at all we do to protect your clients’ rights and your practice

Linda A. Lipsen

2024 September


Blowing our own horn

Strategic public education goes beyond just educating lawmakers in Washington. Also: Fighting immunity for pesticide manufacturers

Linda A. Lipsen

2024 November


Fighting Big Tech’s lobbying efforts for legislative immunity

Particular emphasis on immunity for the harms of social media

Linda A. Lipsen

2025 December


Pesticide immunity and a retracted study on Roundup

Association also working on expansive use of judicial estoppel against plaintiffs in PI cases

Linda A. Lipsen

2026 February


Immunity for pesticide makers is included in 2026 Farm Bill

Also: Chamber of Commerce would have plaintiff attorneys disclose their litigation funding to defense counsel

Linda A. Lipsen

2026 April


The big takeaway

A major verdict against big tech’s social media for endangering children

Linda A. Lipsen

2026 May


The big takeaway: A major bipartisan vote

House votes to remove immunity for pesticide companies

Linda A. Lipsen

2026 June