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 new community resources that prevent guardianship, focusing on less restrictive alternatives like financial management, bill paying, day programs, transportation, and social supports, while addressing challenges of unequal service access.
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
Innovation and Reform
March 18, 2025
1:00 - 2:15 PM
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Learn about innovative programs around the country, including a hospital screening tool for alternatives, support groups for guardians, and hear from New York's new Special Counsel outlining 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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Gain insights from experienced panelists on the practical and ethical challenges of medical decision-making for individuals under guardianship, while exploring the legal framework governing these decisions 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.