Nancy M. Sills '76 Memorial Lecture November 2024

Nancy M. Sills '76 Memorial Lecture: White Coats, Green Dollars, and Denim Jackets – The Legal and Financial Challenges of Later-Life Stepfamilies In this lecture, Professor Naomi Cahn, Justice Anthony M. Kennedy Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Virginia School of Law, explores the legal and financial complexities facing today’s aging population, particularly in the context of later-life stepfamilies. As people live longer, issues such as gray divorce, spousal inheritance, and alternative living arrangements raise important legal questions. Professor Cahn examines how the law has—or hasn’t—kept up with these challenges, and proposes potential solutions. The event also includes a roundtable discussion of Professor Cahn’s book, Hot Flash: How the Law Ignores Menopause and What We Can Do About It, with co-authors Professors Bridget Crawford and Emily Waldman, both of Pace Law School. This engaging conversation delves into the legal and cultural implications of menopause and how the law can evolve to support more equitable policies. 📚 About Naomi Cahn: Naomi Cahn is a leading scholar in Elder Law, Trusts and Estates, and Family Law. Her work has been featured in prominent outlets like the New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. She is the co-author of several books, including Red Families v. Blue Families and Homeward Bound, and has contributed significantly to both academic and popular discussions on family law and policy. 🎥 Watch the full lecture and roundtable discussion to learn about the legal dilemmas aging poses for modern families, and the authors’ insights on menopause and the law. #NancyMSillsLecture #FamilyLaw #LaterLifeStepfamilies #HotFlashBook #ElderLaw #LegalScholarship #Menopause #AgingAndTheLaw #AlbanyLawSchool #NaomiCahn #BridgetCrawford #EmilyWaldman #LegalChallenges