American Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists

The American Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists (AAJLJ) is a national nonprofit voluntary bar association serving the Washington, DC area and beyond, dedicated to advancing legal expertise on issues critical to the Jewish community and human rights. With a membership of American Jewish legal professionals, the AAJLJ provides specialized advocacy and legal support across multiple practice areas including civil rights, human rights, access to justice, and social justice. The organization brings focused legal expertise to defend the interests of the Jewish community while upholding the rule of law. Through its members' professional capabilities, the AAJLJ offers legal support to safeguard human rights and addresses complex legal matters affecting both domestic and international communities. The Association engages with significant legal issues through the lens of Jewish values and tradition, providing education and advocacy on critical topics such as freedom of religion, Holocaust issues, and Jewish Law. Additionally, the AAJLJ represents and defends the interests of the State of Israel in legal matters, including addressing the BDS movement and promoting understanding of the Israeli justice system. Based in Washington, DC, the organization works to combat the misuse of legal proceedings to stigmatize and delegitimize the State of Israel, while advancing a comprehensive agenda of human rights protection and legal advocacy.