OBA Health Law and Class Actions PROGRAM | 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (ET)

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 

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