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Elder Abuse Conference

LAS' annual elder abuse conference was born from the conviction that a senior community is best served by a multidisciplinary group of advocates who learn from experts and form networks to establish and implement best practices.
2008 Conference
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Date and Location

Save the Date

May 5th and 6th
Hilton Oakland Airport

Map to the Hilton

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

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CONFERENCE SPONSORS

The 4th Annual Elder Abuse Conference is made possible through the generosity of our sponsors.

 

Platinum

Kazan, McClain, Abrams, Fernandez, Lyons, Farrise & Greenwood Foundation

Gold

Wells Fargo

Silver

Brayton Purcell LLP

Bronze

Give Something Back
Horton & Roberts LLP
Institute on Aging
Lifelong Medical Care
Merrill Lynch Special Needs Group

LAS Supporters

AARP-California

California Department of Aging

Mowat Mackie & Anderson LLP

Westamerica Bank
2008 Conference Registration Information

2008 Elder Abuse Conference Registration is Now Open!

Join more than 300 elder abuse prevention advocates at Legal Assistance for Seniors' 4th Annual Elder Abuse Conference.

Registration fees are $300 nonprofit/government and $400 Corporate/Private Bar.
SAVE $50 on the rates by registering before April 14!

Learn and network! The 2-day agenda features:

  • GENERAL SESSION, Monday, May 5
    “Elder Abuse Forensic Centers: A Step Forward”
Elder Abuse Forensic Centers are an innovative response to complex abuse cases.

Such cases are notoriously difficult to resolve and prosecute. This panel will introduce
the three Elder Abuse Forensic Centers in California, including the newly
inaugurated center in San Francisco. Each is at a different point in its organizational
development, and each utilizes a unique model.

  • 4 WORKSHOP SESSIONS
26 total workshops
  • LUNCHEON, Monday, May 5
    William H. Frey, II. Ph.D., Professor and Director, Alzheimer’s Research Center
    Regions Hospital, St. Paul, Minnesota
Patients with Alzheimer’s disease have an insulin deficiency in
the brain that has been refered to as “diabetes of the brain”. Dr. Frey will discuss his research and cutting edge , non-invasive treatment.
  • NETWORKING RECEPTION, Monday, May 5
We're crossing our fingers for good weather so we can relax at the end of Day 1 on the patio outside the Hilton Ballroom and enjoy each other's company with a glass of wine and hors d'oeuvres.
  • TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME, Monday, May 5
LAS has purchased a block of tickets for the Oakland-Baltimore baseball game. We have Plaza Club seating, and the ticket price includes a Westside Club dinner. Add an additional
$49 to your registration fees and join in the fun!
  • CLOSING SESSION, Tuesday, May 6
    Paul Greenwood, Esq., Deputy District Attorney, San Diego
Join Paul Greenwood, San Diego Deputy District Attorney and nationally recognized elder law advocate, as he offers a rallying call for the next steps forward in the fight against elder abuse.

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BECOME A CONFERENCE SPONSOR

We are looking for Sponsors and Exhibitors

Does your company want to lead the charge against elder abuse?  We need your help!

Sponsors receive exhibit space, recognition, complimentary registrations, a great feeling, and more.  If you are interesting in coming a sponsor, please click on the link below to learn about the different levels of sponsorship.

If you know you want to be a sponsor and want to download the form, please click the Sponsorship Form link below.

If sponsorship is not in your budget, but you are interested in exhibiting, please call Susan at (510) 832-3040 or download the Exhibitor Form by clicking the link below.

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