Professor Nina Kohn, a distinguished law professor at Syracuse University, is available to discuss critical issues surrounding the rights of older adults, including financial guardianships and conservatorships. With her extensive research in elder law, Kohn highlights the need for reform in a system that often neglects the civil rights of vulnerable populations.
Kohn’s scholarship delves into various aspects of elder law, including long-term care, abuse prevention, and discrimination faced by older adults. She has authored the comprehensive text, Elder Law: Practice, Policy & Problems (Aspen, 3rd ed. 2024), and has actively contributed to significant legislative efforts, such as the Uniform Health Care Decisions Act and the Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act.
As an educator, Kohn has taught courses on elder law, trusts and estates, torts, and family law. She previously held the roles of associate dean for research and for online education, where she pioneered JDinteractive, the first fully interactive online Juris Doctor program in the United States.
Kohn is frequently sought after by media outlets for her insights on elder rights. Her commentary has appeared in prominent publications, addressing pressing issues such as guardianships and their impact on individual autonomy. Some notable contributions include:
– “Loss of autonomy: how guardianships threaten people’s rights,” Center for Public Integrity
– “Britney Spears’ case has shown why guardianship laws need to change,” The Guardian
– “A lack of nursing home oversight is a problem for many states,” NPR
– “Nursing Home Residents Could Tip Elections, if They Find a Way to Vote,” AARP
– “This Guardian Enriched Herself Using the Finances of Vulnerable People In Her Care. Judges Let It Happen,” ProPublica
– “Wendy Williams’ guardianship case highlights the need for reforms,” Marketplace
– “Biden’s nursing home staffing proposal is dangerously inadequate,” The Hill
– “’The Blind Side’ subject Michael Oher’s blockbuster lawsuit against Tuohy family explained,” USA Today
Kohn’s work sheds light on the urgent need for reforms to protect the rights of older adults, an issue that resonates with a growing demographic facing unique challenges.
For interview requests, please contact Ellen Mbuqe at [email protected] or by phone at 315-443-6565.
