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New York Bar Foundation Board of Directors Elects Karen L. Nicolson, Esq. as Distinguished Fellow
BUFFALO, NEW YORK - Karen L. Nicolson, Esq, CEO of the Center for Elder Law & Justice has been elected to a role reserved for extraordinary members of the NYS Bar Association. Fellows are nominated by peers and recognized for distinguished achievement, dedication to the legal profession, and commitment to the organized bar and service to the public.
Governor Hochul Appoints Local Experts to Advisory Committee Tasked with Developing State’s First-Ever Master Plan for Aging.
Karen Nicolson is one of 28 statewide experts who will help guide the development of the state’s first-ever Master Plan for Aging, which aims to empower older New Yorkers so they may live healthy, fulfilling lives while aging with dignity and independence.
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At the Center for Elder Law & Justice, we advocate for justice at all stages of life, empowering our clients to live independently and with dignity. Since 1978, our dedicated team of attorneys, paralegals, and social workers has provided free, comprehensive legal services to older adults, individuals with disabilities, and financially eligible residents of Western New York.
We are appointed as legal guardians for older adults and people with disabilities—many of whom have survived abuse—ensuring they receive compassionate and ethical care. Center for Elder Law & Justice also serves as trustee for the WNY Coalition Pooled Trusts, helping individuals maintain their financial independence and live safely in the community while improving their quality of life.
Headquartered in Buffalo, NY, we operate satellite offices in Niagara and Chautauqua counties and maintain strong medical-legal partnerships at Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo General Medical Center, and John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital.
Together, we work to break the cycle of poverty, protect vulnerable populations, and promote justice for all.
For media inquiries, please contact Kristie Edwards, Director of Donor Development & External Engagement, at 716-853-3087 x 239 or kedwards@elderjusticeny.org.