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The 2015 Elder Law Conference was held at the Robert C. Khayat School of Law Building at the University of Mississippi on August 7, 2015. |
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The 2015 Elder Law Conference began with registration and a breakfast snack and the distribution of conference materials early on Friday morning. |
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Deborah H. Bell, Interim Dean of the Law School WELCOMED the conference participants to the Robert C. Khayat School of Law. |
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Ben Thomas Cole, II, Executive Director of NMRLS got the the program rolling with an INTRODUCTION. |
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Alfred P. Cutturini, NMRLS Staff Attorney for NMRLS Oxford Office served as Facilitaor of the program. |
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ADULT GUARDIANSHIPS AND CONSERVATORSHIPS IN MISSISSIPPI
David L. Calder, Associate Clinical Professor and Director of the Child Advocacy Clinic, University of MS School of Law Adult Guardianship . . . |
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MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AFFECTING THE ELDERLY
Paula Van Buren, MSW, Admissions Director,
Parkwood Behavioral Health, Olive Branch, MS Mental Health Issues . . . |

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OVERVIEW OF MISSISSIPPI’S ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES PROGRAM
Edna C. Clark, LSW
MDHS-DAAS, APS Program Administrator Senior
Overview . . . |
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REFORMING GUARDIANSHIP IN MISSISSIPPI: INTRODUCING THE WORKING INTERDISCIPLINARY NETWORK OF GUARDIANSHIP STAKEHOLDERS (WINGS)PROJECT OF THE MISSISSIPPI SUPREME COURT & THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF COURTS
Ta’Shia Gordon,Deputy Director
Mississippi Administrative Office of Courts
Reforming Guardianship . . . |
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PROTECTING RIGHTS & RESOURCES OF VULNERABLEADULTS Richard A. Courtney,CELA Jackson, MS - PowerPoint Presentation
Protecting Rights (Document) . . . |
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The Audience absorbed all the presentations.This year's conference was web cast live for the first time (see camera in front). |
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THE AMERICAN DREAM: RETENTION OPTIONS FOR DISTRESSED HOMEOWNERS
Ruby White, Esq. Director of Litigation
North Mississippi Rural Legal Services
The American Dream . . . |
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CONSUMER PROTECTION AND TAX ISSUES AFFECTING THE ELDERLY Alexis L. Farmer, Esq., NMRLS, MS Taxpayer Assistance Project Director Consumer . . . |
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OVERREACHING & THE ELDERLY: ETHICS IN ELDER LAW PRACTICE
Hale Freeland, Esq., Freeland Martz PLLC, Oxford, MS Overreaching & The Elderly . . . |
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The conference support team kept everything moving smoothly throughout the event. |
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The conference concluded with participants lined up to receive their CLE and SWU certificates |
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photos by Clarence H. Franklin Back to Conference Page |