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Age Discrimination in Employment—The Eras Tour
November 21 @ 1:00 pm – October 2 @ 2:00 pm
Please join Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging on Wednesday, October 2nd 2024 from 1:00 to 2:00 PM EST for Age Discrimination—The Eras Tour. William Rivera, Senior Vice President of Litigation for AARP Foundation, will discuss the evolution of age discrimination in employment laws in the United States with a focus on “hot topics” in the field, including the impact of technology and artificial intelligence on opportunities for older workers. He will additionally discuss the work that AARP and AARP Foundation are doing to promote employment opportunities for older workers, and share tips for spotting and addressing age discrimination in the workplace.
Speaker
William Alvarado Rivera
Senior Vice President, Litigation, AARP Foundation
William (Bill) Alvarado Rivera is Senior Vice President for Litigation at AARP Foundation, where he leads and provides strategic direction for AARP Foundation Litigation (AFL). As the head of AFL, Bill manages a team of litigators and legal professionals who advocate nationwide for the rights of people age 50 and older, addressing diverse legal issues that affect their daily lives and ensuring that they have a voice in the judicial system. The team litigates and files amicus briefs in cases involving, among other things, employment discrimination; employee benefits; housing; consumer protection; health and long-term care; and public benefits. Bill has over 25 years of experience in law and public policy, specializing in litigation and policy issues affecting low-income families. Bill received his undergraduate degree with honors in Public Policy and American Institutions from Brown University and his law degree from Stanford Law School.
