ABA: Senior Lawyers Roundup

From the Senior Lawyers Division of the American Bar Association:

National Town Hall on Scams and Older Adults

Watch an update on scams targeting elders sponsored by CFPB, FDIC and AARP.

Learn why scams are successful and why they can happen to anyone.
Hear about the real-life experience of a scam victim.
Get an overview of Money Smart for Older Adults, a program of the CFPB and FDIC that helps people avoid, prevent, and respond to scams.
Act on five things you can do right now to protect yourself and others from scam attempts.

Governance and Awards:

Nominations Due January 15 at 11:59 PM EST

SLD Leadership Nominations

ABA Senior Lawyers Division is seeking officer and council member leaders committed to the growth and development of the Senior Lawyers Division and its mission. We have many positions available: learn about the process and how to nominate.
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Nominations Due January 12

John H. Pickering Award of Achievement

Nominate the finest in pro bono for the 2025 Pickering Award. The award honors the life and accomplishments of John H. Pickering, an outstanding lawyer who was involved in various pro bono activities and law-related societal issues affecting the elderly. The award will be presented August 9, 2025 from 12:30-2 p.m. EDT as part of the ABA 2025 Annual Meeting in Toronto.‌

Nominate the Finest in pro bono →

Deadline February 10 at 6:00 p.m. EST

ABA Presidential Appointment

Applications are open for 2025-26 ABA Presidential Appointments. All ABA Members are

eligible and the deadline for all submissions is February 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. EST.

Applicants are advised to apply well prior to February 10 to avoid system delays. When submitting your application, also email emily.roy@americanbar.org by February 3 so that the Division can support your application.

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Calendar:

Elder Law Committee

Tuesday, January 21 | 12:00 p.m. ET

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‌Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee

Wednesday, January 22 | 6:00 p.m. ET
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‌YLD Literary Society
Friday, January 24 | 1:00 p.m. ET

The Anxious Lawyer: An 8-Week Guide to a Joyful and Satisfying Law Practice Through Mindfulness and Meditation. Created by lawyer authors Jeena Cho and Karen Gifford drawing on real-life professional and personal examples to create an accessible and enjoyable entry into practices that can reduce anxiety, improve focus and clarity and enrich the quality of life.
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‌SLD Events at ABA 2025 Midyear Meeting

Friday, January 31 & Saturday, February 1

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