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Adventures in the Law: Pursuing Pessimism for Profit

By Norman G. Tabler, Jr.

Slack-full or Slack-fill? Learn all about the glass half empty case of the missing Junior Mints in this month's Adventure.

Professional Development

Tokyo 2020

By Richard Goodwin

Planning to attend the Tokyo Olympics in 2020? Get practical tips to prepare for and easy and painless trip to the land of the rising sun.

Solo Practice

Book Synopsis: Second Acts for Solo and Small Firm Lawyers

By jennifer j. rose

For those contemplating their next move, a second act can be many things: Volunteering, adventure, travel...and not necessarily a retreat from the practice of law. Find out how to craft your next act.

Professional Development

Chair's Column: June 2019

By Marvin S.C. Dang

Part I Q&A: Why are you Active in the Bar? SLD Chair, Marvin S.C. Dang, explains the Hawaiian word “manaʻo” which means “thought, idea, belief, or opinion” as he shares the thoughts, ideas, and opinions of six experienced lawyers about they they continue to be active volunteers with bar associations including the ABA Senior Lawyers Division.

National Aging and Law Conference

By David Godfrey

Attend the 2019 National Aging and Law Conference October 31-November 1. With the theme of Empowerment, this conference will help you empower your clients as they age to be in control of their lives and livelihood. Early bird ends August 24th.

Professional Development

Member Spotlight: Robert L. Ostertag

By Robert L. Ostertag

Learn why a love of the law and its "magnificent intellectual intricacies" drew this member away from his childhood dream of riding on the road… on the side of a garbage truck.

Professional Development

Summer Recipes I

Lazy days of summer bring plenty of time to visit with family and friends. If you like to cook, whip up these great member recipes for your next get together.

SLD Happenings

2019 Pickering Award Recipient Announced

James J. Brosnahan, senior trial counsel at Morrison & Foerster LLP, is the 2019 recipient of the John H. Pickering Award of Achievement. Brosnahan will be recognized at the SLD annual Pickering Award dinner at Marines' Memorial Club & Hotel from 6:30 - 8:30 PM on Thursday, Aug. 8 during the ABA Annual Meeting in San Francisco. Sponsorship opportunities available.

Join SLD at ABA Annual Meeting August 8-10, 2019, in San Francisco

Join our committee and council meetings, joint CLE Showcase program on Responding to the National Opioid Crisis (Co-Sponsored by the ABA Health Law Section), and a champagne toast celebrating our Robert Meserve award recipient for demonstrating outstanding dedication to the Division and welcoming our newest leaders!

On-Demand CLE: The Reach and Impact of Financial Abuse and Scams (60 Minutes)

Financial scams targeting seniors have become so prevalent that they're now considered "the crime of the 21st century." Do you want to learn more about this horrible financial abuse – for your clients, for yourself, for your friends and family? Help put an end to this elder abuse by getting informed.

Volunteer with SLD

The SLD is seeking volunteers to serve on its substantive and administrative committees. Get involved today by e-mailing your interest to abasrlawyers@americanbar.org or checking out our Committees Page.

23 Admitted to U.S. Supreme Court Bar

23 attorneys were sworn-in to the U.S. Supreme Court Bar during the SLD's annual group admissions trip to Washington, D.C., and welcomed by Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Do You Suspect Elder Abuse?

The ABA SLD Elder Abuse Prevention Committee announces the launch of the Inter-Disciplinary Elder Abuse Support (IDEAS) Team, a new resource for attorneys working on complex elder abuse cases. If you would like to consult with other attorneys, National Adult Protective Services, or a Social Worker, email completed form to deirdre.lok@theweinbergcenter.org prior to the quarterly Committee call (scheduled for 8/6/19 and 11/5/19 at 1pm ET) where you may be invited to discuss the case. Call: 866-646-6488 | Code: 168-422-9490

Voice of Experience: June 2019

Hoarding Through The Looking Glass

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