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The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. is a non-profit association that assists lawyers, bar organizations and others who work with older clients and their families. Established in 1987, the Academy provides a resource of information, education, networking and assistance to those who deal with the many specialized issues involved with legal services to the elderly and people with special needs.

The mission of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys is to establish NAELA members as the premier providers of legal advocacy, guidance and services to enhance the lives of people with special needs and people as they age.

NAELA is proud to announce the second annual NAELA Elder Leadership Award! The award will be presented on Thursday, May 15 at the 2008 NAELA Symposium at The Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa in Lahaina, Hawaii.

The award ceremony will include a professional video presentation highlighting the recipient’s life and work for the benefit of other people; and will include a monetary contribution in the recipient’s name to a charitable organization with whom the award recipient has worked closely. The award is designed to encourage and promote activism and involvement by elders for the betterment of the lives of others.

NAELA Members can nominate a person age 65 or older who has made a significant contribution to other people on a statewide or national level. Please submit nominations at NaelaElderLeadershipAward.aspx

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