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AAJ Members Step Up to Support Cradles to Crayons

AAJ Members Step Up to Support Cradles to Crayons

Did you know that 1 in 2 children in Chicagoland lack access to affordable, appropriate clothing?

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Celebrating Leadership & Service Within AAJ

Celebrating Leadership & Service Within AAJ

We are proud to recognize two outstanding members of our team for their continued leadership and service within the American Association for Justice (AAJ).

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Unauthorized Practice of Law: Avoiding the Landmines

Unauthorized Practice of Law: Avoiding the Landmines

At this year’s American Association for Justice (AAJ) Annual Convention, Amanda Cryderman and Brian Franciskato presented at the Paralegal CLE on The Unauthorized Practice of Law by Paralegals and How to Avoid Landmines.

The goal isn’t to do less as a paralegal. It’s to do more while staying on the right side of the ethical line. The most effective paralegals aren’t the ones who answer every question; they’re the ones who know which questions belong to the attorney.

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Hague Compliance and Suing Foreign Corporations

Hague Compliance and Suing Foreign Corporations

This year’s American Association for Justice (AAJ) Annual Convention brought trial lawyers from across the country together in Chicago — including our partner, Brian Franciskato.

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Strategic Support: Paralegal’s Role in Depositions

Strategic Support: Paralegal’s Role in Depositions

In April, Brian Franciskato and Amanda Cryderman delivered a virtual Lunch & Learn presentation to the Products Liability Section of The American Association for Justice (AAJ) titled “Strategic Support: The Paralegal’s Role in Depositions.”

Brian currently serves as Chairperson of the Products Liability Section, and Amanda serves as Chairperson for the Paralegal Affiliates of the AAJ.

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The Greater Lee’s Summit Healthcare Foundation Welcomes New Board Member

The Greater Lee’s Summit Healthcare Foundation Welcomes New Board Member

Published on February 5, 2026

Brian Franciskato, partner at Nash & Franciskato, has been appointed to  the Greater Lee’s Summit Healthcare Foundation Board of Directors.

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23 Volunteers Packed 1,668 Buddy Packs in 2 Hours

23 Volunteers Packed 1,668 Buddy Packs in 2 Hours

Feeding Children: Harvesters “Buddy Packs”

Nash and Franciskato, along with The Mo-TLC Crew, showed up in a big way at Harvesters in Kansas City with a crew of 23 people to pack the “buddy packs” that kids take home from school, ensuring they have food during the weekends.

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Celebrating Excellence in Law: Super Lawyers 2025

Celebrating Excellence in Law: Super Lawyers 2025

Celebrating Excellence in Law

We are proud to share that Dean Nash, Brian Franciskato, and Randy James have once again been named to the 2025 Super Lawyers list.

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AAJ “Above and Beyond” Award Recipient

AAJ “Above and Beyond” Award Recipient

At our firm, we take immense pride in the active engagement of our team members in professional organizations such as the American Association for Justice (AAJ). This year, we are thrilled to congratulate Brian Franciskato on receiving this award and recognition.

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Franciskato Chair of Key AAJ Committees

Franciskato Chair of Key AAJ Committees

At this year’s American Association for Justice (AAJ) Annual Convention, Brian Franciskato was recognized for his leadership within the organization. A longtime member of AAJ, Brian’s contributions reflect the association’s mission to promote fairness for injured persons, protect victims’ rights, and strengthen the civil justice system.

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