Susan P. Widule, MA, JD, is a Senior Staff Attorney at Bay Area Legal Aid since March 2021, bringing extensive legal experience, particularly in estate planning, probate, taxation, and elder law from a prior law practice. With a background as a Staff Attorney at People With Disabilities Foundation and as a Senior Academic Coach at Carrington College California, Susan has implemented strategies for student retention and developed educational curricula. Additionally, Susan has served as an Academic Librarian at Notre Dame de Namur University and held teaching positions at Washington Manor Middle School and Cambridge Elementary School, where contributions to library initiatives and student engagement were notable. Susan holds a Juris Doctor from Columbia Law School and advanced degrees in Education and English/Philosophy, highlighting a commitment to both legal and educational fields.