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William Rivera

@billyriv

SVP, Litigation-AARP Foundation. Long-time coach, counselor, and advocate for individual liberty and equal justice. Views: my own, not AARP-reviewed/approved.

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linkhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/billyriv calendar_today26-02-2010 02:55:03

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Enjoyed talking to Bob Fernandez at The Wall Street Journal about a recent study showing how job ads can discourage older job seekers from applying. #agediscrimination AARP AARP Foundation Bob Fernandez lnkd.in/gaqjQRvs

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Always proud of my team’s efforts on behalf of vulnerable older adults and grateful for amazing clients like Aubrey Jones, who fought not just on behalf of his mom, but for all of our moms, dads, and loved ones. And thankful for gr…lnkd.in/gCR4q7uq lnkd.in/gn6vexSx

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Important Takings Clause case at SCOTUS tomorrow. Proud of my team's brief in support of homeowners like 94-year-old Geraldine Tyler. @aarp @aarpfoundation lnkd.in/g--g_Jsq

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So proud of this young woman for pursuing her passion. Lydia Rivera has wanted to be an elementary school teacher since 2d grade. You are well on your way--future generations will be lucky to have you as their teacher! And thanks to the amazing teachers…lnkd.in/g24i9FET

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Proud of my AARP Foundation team's advocacy on behalf of investors in Massachusetts. Fiduciary duties should be clear and transparent so that investors know when financial professionals are working for them or just selling to them. AARP Foundation AARP lnkd.in/g_PaK4QV

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It is an honor to represent the pensioners who have been fighting for years to receive the retirement benefits they earned after dedicating themselves to serving others at the Catholic Diocese of Albany's St. Clare's Hospital. I'm…lnkd.in/g7p_TSNy lnkd.in/gT8i24WB

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Next term, SCOTUS will hear a challenge to the constitutionality of the mechanism Congress chose to appropriate funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. AARP has championed the importance of the CFPB to protect consume…lnkd.in/eRG2aCKp lnkd.in/ez7WiNcp

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Great work by my AARP Foundation team and our wonderful co-counsel Outten & Golden LLP and Peter Romer-Friedman in representing older workers to amicably resolve our dispute with Target over online job ads. AARP Foundation lnkd.in/gyw2Dvh4

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The National Center for Law and Economic Justice is hiring for two staff attorney positions, one focused on disability rights and the other on racial justice. National Center for Law and Economic Justice lnkd.in/gVaE8-GY

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Great and unanimous (!) SCOTUS decision yesterday to protect us from “home equity theft.” Thanks to my team and the many strange bedfellows of amici for supporting 94-year-old Geraldine Tyler. AARP AARP Foundation lnkd.in/gWfZF_rZ

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Welcoming wonderful and talented law students to our internship program is always a highlight of my summer. We are thrilled to have Phoebe Fisher (GW Law), Madina Jenks (Harvard Law), and Alexis Smith (Washington & Lee Law) join our AARP Foundation team. @aarpfoundation

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Great to see the Supreme Court apply its recent decision against "home equity theft" to Nebraska's odious scheme, which outsources tax liens to bounty hunters. Our AARP Nebraska colleagues have advocated for change in the legislatu…lnkd.in/gxGr7rTB lnkd.in/gbcAgg7R

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Great 7-2 SCOTUS decision today protecting the right of individuals to hold nursing facilities accountable in court for violations of their federal rights, including to be free from unnecessary physical or chemical restraints and t…lnkd.in/gfnQ-saC lnkd.in/g_ev9p_C

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Thanks to NewsNation for having me on Morning in America yesterday to discuss age discrimination in the workplace. It's no laughing matter. @aarp @aarpfoundation To learn more, visit lnkd.in/gcj6M7qk. lnkd.in/gqp3X-Eg

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More examples of age-discriminatory employment policies and practices. Many employers say they are desperate for qualified candidates, but impose arbitrary age and experience limits to exclude or dissuade older applicants. SMH AARP AARP Foundation lnkd.in/g3xUFYdE

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So grateful to have passionate, committed clients like Mary fighting for what’s right. It’s an honor to represent them. AARP AARP Foundation lnkd.in/gXezsnyn

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Know your rights and when to push back when you or a loved one suspects nursing facility resident dumping. Learn more: spr.ly/6019PVMzh.

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It is legal to ask a jobseeker’s age… but why is that information needed? AARP Foundation Senior Attorney Dan Kohrman shares information on age discrimination and the laws pertaining to it #InClearTerms - hear more today! spr.ly/6016XeL12