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