Trauma-Informed Lawyering in Health-Related Litigation  

Oct. 22, 2026
Online


OBA Health Law and Class Actions PROGRAM | ON-Demand

Original Program Date: october 22, 2026

When you purchase this on-demand product, you will receive access to the recording approximately one week following the live program date. If you wish to view the program live, please purchase the live online product here.

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: 

  • What trauma-informed lawyering is and why it matters in this context 

  • Practical strategies for communicating with and representing patients, survivors, class members, and other affected stakeholders 

  • 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 

PROGRAM CHAIRS

Dr. Michelle Flaum, Professor, Department of Counseling, Xavier University

SINGLE REGISTRATION

CBA Member: $125* | CBA Student Member: $70* | Non-Member: $184*

(includes e-materials access, where available) *plus applicable taxes

 

 

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    This program is available LIVE ONLINE



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    2 - 4 registrants = 10% discount
    5 - 9 registrants = 15% discount
    10 - 19 registrants = 20% discount
    20+ = 25% discount

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