A week ago, a bright light went out. I was shocked and profoundly saddened to learn of the death of our dear colleague and friend, Lori Stiegel.
I knew Lori for decades, so long that I cannot recall exactly when we met. She was such a presence in my life – and in the lives of so many others.
Lori was gentle, humble, a consummate advocate for justice, and a great friend. Lori was a valued member of the American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging for over 30 years.
She started her career as a legal aid lawyer, working with older Americans. She then worked supporting legal assistance through legal assistance development and as the Georgia Legal Assistance Developer prior to joining the ABA Commission on Law and Aging.