A Trauma-Informed Approach to Legal Advocacy

A Trauma-Informed Approach to Legal Advocacy: Many attorneys, either as part of their regular practice or in the course of pro bono work, represent clients who have experienced trauma.  This program will help attorneys recognize when a client is experiencing trauma, and will provide concrete tips for applying a trauma-informed approach to working with clients in the context of legal proceedings.

Presenters:

Melissa A. Brennan, Esq.
Supervising Attorney
Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project

Melissa Martin, Esq.
Staff Attorney
Pine Tree Legal Assistance