In
this
episode,
I
chat with
special
guest
Alreen
Haeggquist,
an
attorney
and
author
of
“Fired
Up!
Fueling
Triumph
from
Trauma.”
Discover
Alreen’s
inspiring
journey
of
turning
personal
trauma
into
a
powerful
legal
career
advocating
for
abuse
survivors.
It’s
a
heartfelt
discussion
on
resilience,
the
therapeutic
power
of
speaking
out,
and
finding
balance
in
emotionally
charged
legal
work.
Perfect
for
aspiring
lawyers
seeking
purpose
and
passion
in
their
careers.
Highlights
-
Importance
of
Sharing
Personal
Stories:
Helping
others
by
sharing
one’s
own
trauma. -
Emotional
Connection:
Relating
personal
experiences
to
client
advocacy. -
Speaking
Out:
The
significance
of
addressing
trauma
through
expression. -
Balancing
Emotion
with
Law:
Challenges
and
strategies
in
emotionally
charged
cases. -
Harnessing
Triggers:
Using
past
trauma
to
fuel
passionate
advocacy. -
Risk
of
Burnout:
Mitigation
strategies
for
emotionally
demanding
work. -
Advocacy
Against
Power
Dynamics:
Fighting
against
perceived
power
and
hierarchy. -
Dealing
with
Client
Fears:
Building
trust
and
support
during
vulnerable
times. -
Victory
through
Voice:
The
importance
of
being
believed
and
heard. -
Business
and
Passion:
Balancing
financial
realities
with
passionate
advocacy. -
Trauma
Informed
Lawyering:
Importance
of
understanding
trauma
in
client
relationships.
The
Jabot
podcast
is
an
offshoot
of
the
Above
the
Law
brand
focused
on
the
challenges
women,
people
of
color,
LGBTQIA,
and
other
diverse
populations
face
in
the
legal
industry.
Our
name
comes
from
none
other
than
the
Notorious
Ruth
Bader
Ginsburg
and
the
jabot
(decorative
collar)
she
wore
when
delivering
dissents
from
the
bench.
It’s
a
reminder
that
even
when
we
aren’t
winning,
we’re
still
a
powerful
force
to
be
reckoned
with.
Happy
listening!
Kathryn
Rubino
is
a
Senior
Editor
at
Above
the
Law,
host
of
The
Jabot
podcast,
and
co-host
of
Thinking
Like
A
Lawyer.
AtL
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so
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Feel
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