Are you caring for an aging parent or are you an older adult looking to better prepare for the years ahead? Join us for an insightful and empowering seminar designed to provide guidance and resources for families navigating the challenges of aging.

Seminar Topics Include:

1. Caring for Someone Living with Dementia:
• Learn how to navigate the responsibilities of caring for someone living with dementia while taking care of your own wellbeing
2. Hosting a Multigenerational Family Finance Summit:
• Discover how to host productive conversations with your family about finances, expectations, and long-term planning.
3. Understanding Estate Planning:
• Understand the importance of having an estate plan and how it can protect you and your loved ones.
4. Caregiver & Family Resources:
• Get connected to valuable resources available to support caregivers, families, and aging adults.

Who Should Attend?

• Adult children caring for aging parents
• Older adults planning for their future
• Caregivers and family members looking for guidance and resources

Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to better navigate the aging process for yourself or your loved ones.

Featured Speakers:

Mitch M. Gilfillan, Attorney

About Mitch:

Mitch Gilfillan is a passionate trial litigator with proven success. With significant trial experience across Illinois, Gilfillan advocates for clients in all forms of personal injury, medical malpractice defense, family dissolution, sports management, and individuals seeking both personal and professional guidance. As a former Division I basketball player competing in the NCAA March Madness Tournament, Gilfillan embraces competition and approaches each case with a winning mindset.

Having earned countless favorable jury trial verdicts across Illinois and successfully argued at multiple appellate courts, Gilfillan embraces the courtroom atmosphere and prepares each case with a flexible and winning mindset. As part of his practice, Gilfillan has been selected and listed as panel counsel for multiple national insurance carriers. In addition to his law practice, Gilfillan is a frequent guest speaker throughout the State of Illinois and speaks to professionals regarding representation in the new Name, Image Likeness (NIL) arena. As part of his work, he has been featured and quoted on ESPN, CBS, NBC Sports, and the New York Post, among others. Gilfillan is consistently referred to as one of the top sources in all of college basketball.

As a nationally recognized lawyer, Gilfillan also spearheads numerous charitable causes across Illinois. As an active civic and charitable contributor, Gilfillan has performed hundreds of hours of pro bono service earning him statewide recognition with the 2020 John McAndrews Pro Bono Award from the Illinois State Bar Association. Gilfillan is also President of the Children’s Hospital of Illinois Community Advisory Council, serves on the Kevin Brown Memorial Tournament of Champions Board of Directors to fight glioblastoma, leads the Heart of Illinois United Way legal campaign division, and serves on the Public Interest Law Initiative board to serve poverty-stricken litigants out of Chicago.

Gilfillan’s focus outside of work is coaching his daughters’ sports teams, volunteering at St. Philomena School, emceeing charity events, and eyeing the next marathon.

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