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    About the Commission on Law and Aging

    The Commission consists of a body of experts in aging and law, including lawyers, judges, health and social services professionals, academics, and advocates. With its professional staff, the Commission examines a wide range of law-related issues. View the Commission leadership below.

    Mission

    The mission of the Commission on Law and Aging is to educate and advocate to protect the rights and dignity of adults as they age. The vision of the ABA Commission on Law and aging is a society where the rights of every adult as they age are acknowledged, respected, and protected. Our research has resulted in several resources for professionals and consumers.

    For more information - Contact the Law and Aging Staff

    2024-2025 Commissioners

    • Eric Drogin, Chair

      Hingham, MA

    • Paula Martucci (Board of Governor Liaison)

      Fayetteville, AR

    • Jim Carr

      Littleton, CO

    • Sandra Glazier

      Bloomfield Hills, MI

    • Micah Denatay Hall

      Charlotte, NC

    • Franchesca Lynette Hamilton-Acker

      Lafayette, LA

    • Deirdre Lok

      Bronx, NY

    • Hon. Dean Lum

      Seattle, WA

    • Dr. Jacobo Mintzer

      Charleston, SC

    • Hon. Selena E Molina

      Wilmington, DE

    • Kyle Page

      Oak Park, IL

    • Jill Sauber

      Minneapolis, MN

    • Hon. Jerry Simoneux, Jr.

      Houston, Texas

    • Pamela Teaster

      Blacksburg, VA

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    For the Media

    The ABA Commission on Law and Aging can provide background to the media on a range of issues relating to law and aging, including: - Guardianship and conservatorship -Elder abuse, neglect and exploitation - Mental capacity, aging and surrogate decision-making - Health care decision-making and advance directives - Medicare, Medicaid and long-term care - Elder Law and the delivery of legal assistance to older persons. Contact: Carol Stevens, Director, or Betsy Adeboyejo, Law and Aging Liaison.