Mosser Reappointed To State Supreme Court Elder Law Commission

AURORA, IL — Kane County State's Attorney Jamie Mosser was reappointed for a second time to the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Elder Law, officials announced.

The state's attorney's next two-year term on the commission, established in 2022, will be effective on Jan. 1.

The commission examines how courts can better serve the elderly population. In the two years since its inception, the group addressed emerging issues in elder law, holding in 2023 a series of listening sessions to gather insights from elder law practitioners, legal professionals, caregivers, healthcare workers and families on elders' needs.

Mosser was reappointed along with Eric Dirnbeck, a Second Judicial Circuit judge; Jennifer Lynch, a Twelfth Judicial Circuit judge; and Creighton R. Castle, president and managing partner of Giffin, Winning, Cohen & Bodewes, P.C.

"Protecting the most vulnerable individuals has always been a priority for me," Mosser said in a statement. "As our population ages, it is critical to ensure our laws and practices are equipped to safeguard these citizens from exploitation. I am proud of the work the commission has accomplished so far, and I look forward to advancing its mission in the coming years."

In 2024, the commission proposed two sets of amendments to the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct, which governs all Illinois lawyers. Here's a look at the proposals:

• Proposal 23-05 (P.R. 000318) introduced rules related to a lawyer's cognitive impairment as a result of alcohol or substance use or mental, cognitive, emotional, or psychological reasons. It included reporting obligations for other lawyers who become aware of a lawyer's diminished capacity, in addition to other measures.
• Proposal 24-07 (P.R. 00325) suggested Supreme Court Rule 111 that would provide requirements for the education and qualifications of guardians ad litem in guardianship matters.

Both proposals underwent a public hearing in July 2024 and remain under review by the Rules Committee.