A three-part series on prevention, innovation, and practice. Each program has been approved for 1.5 PP CLE credits by the NYS Unified Court System’s Office for Justice Initiatives. These trainings are free of charge and are appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys.
Prevent Guardianship with Community-Based Programming
February 4, 2025
1:00 - 2:15 PM
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Discover valuable community resources that can help prevent the need for guardianship and support individuals to maintain their independence. This webinar will explore less restrictive alternatives to guardianship, such as financial management assistance (budgeting programs, bill pay, repayee services, banking options), transportation, meal delivery, friendly visiting, day programs, and more. You'll learn how to find and access these vital resources while also gaining an understanding of the challenges of unequal access to services.
Becky Preve, Executive Director, Assoc. on Aging in NY
Kathy Kanaley, Social Work Supervisor, Center for Elder Law and Justice
Jim Berchtold, Senior Staff Attorney, Justice in Aging
Brad Hasenauer, Consulting Manager, Bonadio Group
Innovation and Reform
March 18, 2025
1:00 - 2:15 PM
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Learn about innovative programming from across the country, including a screening tool to identify alternatives to guardianship specifically designed for healthcare settings, vital support groups for guardians, and impactful advocacy efforts. Hear from New York's new Special Counsel for Guardianship Matters and Elder Justice, who will outline the court's vision for guardianship reform.
Diana Colon, Special Counsel for Guardianship Matters and Elder Justice, New York State Unified Court System
Nisa C. Subasinghe, Domestic and Guardianship Program Manager, Maryland Judiciary
Wynn A. Gerhard, Guardianship Policy and Practice Fellow, Guardian Community Trust (Mass.)
Heather Connors, Exec Director, Center for Guardianship Excellence (Mass.)
Complexities in Medical Decision-Making
April 22, 2025
1:00 - 2:15PM
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Learn from an experienced panel about practical challenges, ethical considerations, and differing legal interpretations when making medical decisions for individuals under guardianship. You will also gain a deeper understanding of the legal framework governing medical decision-making for incapacitated individuals in New York State.
Dre S. Cetra, Deputy Director of Legal Services, Project Guardianship
Bradley Loliger, Supervising Attorney, Center for Elder Law and Justice
More panelists pending.
This program is supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, ACL/HHS, or the U.S. Government.