A Lawyer’s Quest To Help Victims Of Abuse

In this episode, I chat with special guest Alreen Haeggquist, an attorney and author of “Fired Up! Fueling Triumph from Trauma.” Discover Alreen’s inspiring journey of turning personal trauma into a powerful legal career advocating for abuse survivors. It’s a heartfelt discussion on resilience, the therapeutic power of speaking out, and finding balance in emotionally charged legal work. Perfect for aspiring lawyers seeking purpose and passion in their careers.

Highlights

• Importance of Sharing Personal Stories: Helping others by sharing one’s own trauma.
• Emotional Connection: Relating personal experiences to client advocacy.
• Speaking Out: The significance of addressing trauma through expression.
• Balancing Emotion with Law: Challenges and strategies in emotionally charged cases.
• Harnessing Triggers: Using past trauma to fuel passionate advocacy.
• Risk of Burnout: Mitigation strategies for emotionally demanding work.
• Advocacy Against Power Dynamics: Fighting against perceived power and hierarchy.
• Dealing with Client Fears: Building trust and support during vulnerable times.
• Victory through Voice: The importance of being believed and heard.
• Business and Passion: Balancing financial realities with passionate advocacy.
• Trauma Informed Lawyering: Importance of understanding trauma in client relationships.

The Jabot podcast is an offshoot of the Above the Law brand focused on the challenges women, people of color, LGBTQIA, and other diverse populations face in the legal industry. Our name comes from none other than the Notorious Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the jabot (decorative collar) she wore when delivering dissents from the bench. It’s a reminder that even when we aren’t winning, we’re still a powerful force to be reckoned with.

Happy listening!

Kathryn Rubino is a Senior Editor at Above the Law, host of The Jabot podcast, and co-host of Thinking Like A Lawyer. AtL tipsters are the best, so please connect with her. Feel free to email her with any tips, questions, or comments and follow her on Twitter @Kathryn1 or Mastodon @Kathryn1@mastodon.social.

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