Wellness Tips & Tricks

Paige Fox 

Fox Law

Tentative for 1 Mental Health & Substance Abuse CLE credit

Join Paige to explore holistic and consciousness-based approaches that improve our well-being. This presentation is designed to educate and empower attorneys to take charge of their health, enhance their careers, and create lasting, positive change for not only us but our clients.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Paige N. Fox (she/her), of Fox Law, LLC, brings compassion, understanding and knowledge to the practice of estate planning and elder law. She assists clients of all ages with estate planning, special needs planning, asset preservation and Medicaid planning, trust administration, probate estates, guardianship, negotiations with long-term care facilities, contract review and overall assistance with navigating the challenges seniors and individuals with disabilities navigate on a daily basis. She is able to empathize with clients while also communicating complex issues in a thorough, yet simplified, way so that they are able to better understand and appreciate the specific matter and considers herself an advocate for her clients throughout the entire aging process.

As a Past President of the Illinois Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), Chair for the CBA’s Young Lawyers Section Serving Our Seniors Committee, and Co-Chair Illinois NAELA’s Education Committee, Paige continues to develop her skill set and knowledge on elder law and estate planning matters. She also plays an active role for Illinois NAELA’s Membership, Sponsorship, and Social Media Committees, as well as NAELA National’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.

Paige was deemed a Rising Star by Super Lawyers in 2022 and 2023, an honor earned by only 2.5% of the top attorneys in Illinois under 40 years old or who have been practicing for 10 years or less. In June 2023, she was awarded the David C. Hilliard Award by the CBA’s Young Lawyers Section, in recognition of her outstanding work with the Serving Our Seniors committee.

Membership Meeting

Election Results and Practice Discussion

Wednesday, January 6, 2027

12:30 PM

Attend the IL NAELA Membership Meeting - this is your opportunity to hear important updates, share your voice, and connect with fellow members.

Your participation helps shape the future of our organization.

We look forward to seeing you on Zoom!

(Zoom link will be sent after you register)

Facility Contracts and Related Implications

Tuesday, January 12, 2027, 1:00 - 2:00 PM

Amy Delaney, Managing Partner, DDV Law LTD

Tentative for 1 general CLE credit

This webinar explores the critical components of facility contracts and the broader implications. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of contract structures, key terms, risk allocation, compliance considerations, and financial impacts. The session will also highlight common pitfalls, negotiation strategies, and best practices to ensure effective contract management. 

About the Speaker

Amy Delaney is the Founder and Managing Partner of DDV Law, Ltd., where she leads a practice focused on elder law, including nursing home residents’ rights, Medicaid and special needs planning, guardianship and probate litigation, and estate and trust administration. She is a Board-Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA), certified by the National Elder Law Foundation and the American Bar Association.

With over 25 years of experience, Amy has earned consistent recognition as a Leading Lawyer, Super Lawyer, and one of the Top 50 Female Attorneys in Illinois. She holds the AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and maintains a perfect Avvo rating. Her work has been featured in The New Yorker, Chicago Tribune, New York Times, CNN, WGN, and PBS.

Amy is a past president of the Illinois Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and currently serves on its legislative committee. She helped shape emergency rules for remote notarization during the COVID-19 pandemic and was appointed to the Secretary of State’s Remote Notarization Taskforce. She has also contributed to key elder law reforms, including updates to the Illinois Trust Code, Probate Act, and Nursing Home Care Act.