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Elizabeth Valentin is an Associate Professor of Law and the Director of the Elder Law Clinic at NYLS. Professor Valentin teaches courses in the areas of elder law and trusts and estates.

Prior to joining NYLS, Professor Valentin was a partner at Littman Krooks LLP, where her practice focused on elder law, special needs planning, and trusts and estates, centered primarily on assisting clients in preserving their right of self-determination in the face of disability and advanced age. She continues to work with several community groups on legal education and advocacy activities related to law and aging issues, believing access to this information is essential in supporting an individual’s autonomy in decision-making. Professor Valentin co-authored “Elder Law, Special Needs Planning and Will Drafting,” the New York State Bar Association publication which is updated annually. She has been a frequent speaker at continuing legal education events, including several conferences sponsored by the New York County Lawyers Association, Private Wealth & Taxation Institute, and the Elder Law and Special Needs Planning Section of the New York State Bar Association. Professor Valentin was a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA®) through the National Elder Law Foundation and was recognized as a Metro NY Super Lawyer in 2019. She was also recognized as a National Law Journal Elder Law Trailblazer in 2022 for designing and launching the New York Law School Advance Planning Community Service Initiative during the COVID-19 pandemic. Professor Valentin is a member of the Executive Committee of the New York State Bar Association Elder Law and Special Needs Planning Section and currently serves as the First District Delegate.

Professor Valentin has also taught at CUNY School of Law as an Adjunct Professor and Supervising Attorney, co-teaching the Elder Law Clinic.