May 11, 2022–The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) named Eric Carlson, Directing Attorney at Justice in Aging, as the recipient of the 2022 “National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Honors Justice in Aging’s Eric Carlson with its 2022 Charles P. Sabatino Excellence in Public Policy Award”
Author: Vanessa Barrington
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