Re-envisioning the Lawyer’s Role: A Conversation with UCLA Law’s Claudia Pena and Alicia Virani
Claudia Pena and Alicia Virani share their inspiration for co-creating and co-teaching a course on trauma-informed lawyering and restorative/transformative justice at UCLA Law School.
One is the Loneliest Number: Justice Harry LaForme’s Advice for Indigenous Judges and Those Who Appoint Them
Justice Harry LaForme and I discuss the importance of Indigenous lived experiences in the judiciary as he reflects on his judicial career, trauma-informed decision making and his growing concerns about the increasing barriers for…
Practising Cultural Humility in Human Rights Advocacy: A Debrief Session with Amber Prince
Amber Prince and I debrief our experience at the BC Human Rights Tribunal in the Campbell v. Vancouver Police Board hearing as advocates for Deborah Campbell who called on us to prioritize her safety,…
Making Space for Trauma and Diversity in Family Law: A Conversation with Zara Suleman
This episode discusses trauma informed practice from the perspective of family law lawyer, Zara Suleman. She also discusses why diverse, racialized, Black and Indigenous representation and perspectives are necessary and essential in law school,…
Aligning With Your Values: A Conversation with Doron Gold
Former lawyer turned psychotherapist, Doron Gold, shares his insights into how we as lawyers and law students can learn self-awareness, resilience and overcoming personal traumas.
The Harm We Allow: A Call to Action from the Court to Become Trauma-Informed
In this episode, we reflect upon the messages of Justice Band of the ONCJ and (retired) Justice Langston of the ABQB and their acknowledgement of the traumas we unnecessarily or deliberately perpetuate in the…
The Case for Indigenous Justice in Canada: an interview with Harold R. Johnson
In this episode, Harold Johnson and I discuss his inspiration and motivation for writing Peace and Good Order. Our conversation is real, honest and offers an Indigenous assessment of the impacts that the current…
Vulnerability and Vicarious Trauma: a Personal Story
This episode focuses on vicarious trauma and identifies some risk factors and strategies we should employ to safeguard our mental health. This is a critical lesson for law students and lawyers who intend to…
Trauma Shock and Wellness in Law Students, Lawyers & Judges: An Interview with Professor Sarah Katz
Temple University Law Professor Sarah Katz, co-author of the article, “The Pedagogy of Trauma-Informed Lawyering” recalls her introduction to trauma-informed practice as a new lawyer entering Family Law practice and offers some insights into…
Adversity is not Destiny: The Case for Trauma-Informed Policing (an interview with Christopher Howarth)
This episode discusses trauma-informed policing efforts and training in the U.K with a focus on ACES.