2024 Trauma-Informed Lawyering Symposium
May 2, 2024
10:00am - 3:00pm
Ohio Statehouse
The 2024 OSBF Trauma-Informed Lawyering Symposium brought together experts to explore how trauma intersects with the legal system and impacts legal professionals. Attendees gained insights into trauma-informed care, its application in legal contexts, and its neurological effects.
Panelists discussed strategies for managing legal matters involving trauma, emphasizing the importance of resilience for both individuals affected by trauma and the legal professionals assisting them. The symposium was an enriching experience for legal professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of trauma-informed lawyering. An accompanying Resources Handout is available for downloaded below.
Welcome
Colleen Marshall
NBC4 News Anchor, Attorney at Law
Amy O’Grady
Former Policy Counsel
Columbus City Attorney’s Office
Panel 1: Understanding Trauma-Informed Care in the Legal System
This panel will delve into the essence of trauma-informed care, exploring its application in the legal system. Discussions will encompass the neurological effects of trauma, representing trauma-informed clients, and recognizing signs and red flags of trauma.
Moderator(s)
Samantha Salamon
Chief Counsel, Asian Services in Action, Inc.
Panelist(s)
Arianna Galligher
Associate Director, The Ohio State University, Stress, Trauma, and Resilience (STAR) program
Kim Kehl
Trauma-Informed Care Project Manager, Ohio Department of Children & Youth
Panel 2: Trauma's Impact on the Legal Profession
This panel will focus on the intersection of trauma and the legal profession, examining its effects on victims, lawyers, judges, and the legal system. Practical approaches for legal professionals to handle trauma-related cases will be discussed, along with strategies for maintaining resilience.
Moderator(s)
Tim Young
Former Ohio Public Defender
Panelist(s)
Alexandria Ruden
Supervising Attorney, The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
Hon. Linda Tucci Teodosio
Juvenile Court Judge, Summit County
Erica Young
Assistant Public Defender, Knox County Public Defender
Success Story: In Conversation
Learn about the journey of a wrongly accused individual and how working with a trauma-informed attorney changed the trajectory of his case and life.
Panelist(s)
Erica Young
Assistant Public Defender, Knox County Public Defender
Alfred Cleveland
Artist and Advocate
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