Info on AARP Foundation Litigation was incorrect.(Letter to the editor)

Congratulations to the American Cancer Society (ACS) on establishing a legal advocacy arm (The NonProfit Times, February 1). We have worked with ACS in its new legal advocacy effort and agree that it has set the correct course. We look forward to once again collaborating with them on amicus efforts in the months ahead.

However, the article contained an error about the role of AARP Foundation Litigation (AFL) in representing older persons in the courts, and requires a correction.

The AARP Foundation has broad chadtable purposes, including administering community service programs and engaging in legal advocacy. AARP Foundation Litigation attorneys have for more than 10 years represented clients individually, as well as in class action cases, in cases that impact the lives of countless older persons. AARP Foundation Litigation attorneys also represent the interests of older persons in appellate courts and, most importantly, the U.S. Supreme Court, through amicus briefs filed on behalf of AARP.

In fact, contrary to the article, AARP Foundation Litigation last year filed 52 amicus briefs, 11 of which were in U.S. Supreme Court cases. Three of those cases involved employment discrimination, four protected pensions and employee benefits, and the remaining four protected rights of utility and prescription drug consumers.

AFL is proud to represent the interests of older persons throughout the land, both through its extensive amicus efforts and direct client representation.

Stuart Cohen

Senior Vice President

Legal Advocacy

AARP Foundation Litigation

Washington, D.C.

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