OBA Health Law and Class Actions PROGRAM | ON-Demand
Original Program Date: october 22, 2026
As health law litigation and class actions involving vulnerable populations continue to grow, trauma-informed lawyering has emerged as an essential competency, improving client outcomes, strengthening advocacy, and reducing the risk of re-traumatization at every stage of a proceeding.
Join our expert panel as we explore the role of trauma-informed lawyering in health-related matters, including class proceedings. Get valuable insights on:
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Practical strategies for communicating with and representing patients, survivors, class members, and other affected stakeholders
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How trauma-informed principles can be incorporated into litigation, settlement, mediation, and claims administration processes
You will leave with practical tools and strategies to better serve clients, reduce the risk of re-traumatization, and effectively navigate complex litigation matters through a trauma-informed lens.
PROGRAM CHAIRS
Karine Bédard, Sotos LLP
Jacqueline Palef, Branch MacMaster LLP
SPEAKERS
Dr. Michelle Flaum, Professor, Department of Counseling, Xavier University
Elizabeth Bowker, Stieber Berlach LLP
Alexia Majidi, Hammerco Lawyers LLP
Anna Matas, Matas Legal LLP
SINGLE REGISTRATION
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CBA Member: $125* | CBA Student Member: $70* | Non-Member: $184*
(includes e-materials access, where available) *plus applicable taxes
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