MCLE.9.23.26
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Elder Abuse
This presentation gives California attorneys practical guidance on recognizing and responding to elder abuse, including financial exploitation, undue influence, scams, and housing issues. It focuses on identifying red flags, understanding the attorney’s ethical role, and protecting vulnerable seniors while respecting their autonomy and right to make their own decisions. Presented by; Rosalina Manfreda is the Managing Attorney at Senior Legal Services, where she advocates for older adults in Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties. An attorney since 2010, she has extensive experience in civil litigation, elder abuse, housing, government benefits, and estate planning. Rosalina supervises attorneys and legal staff and regularly provides community education and outreach focused on protecting the rights, dignity, and independence of older adults.
This presentation gives California attorneys practical guidance on recognizing and responding to elder abuse, including financial exploitation, undue influence, scams, and housing issues. It focuses on identifying red flags, understanding the attorney’s ethical role, and protecting vulnerable seniors while respecting their autonomy and right to make their own decisions.
Presented by;
Rosalina Manfreda is the Managing Attorney at Senior Legal Services, where she advocates for older adults in Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties. An attorney since 2010, she has extensive experience in civil litigation, elder abuse, housing, government benefits, and estate planning. Rosalina supervises attorneys and legal staff and regularly provides community education and outreach focused on protecting the rights, dignity, and independence of older adults.
MCLE credits: The Santa Cruz County Bar Association has certified that this activity has been approved by the State Bar of California for one hour of MCLE credit.
