“Trauma-Informed Legal Practices: Essential Strategies for Pro Bono Attorneys to Support Clients and Prevent Burnout”


As National Trauma Awareness Month comes to a close, it remains crucial for pro bono attorneys to acknowledge the mental and physical effects of trauma on their clients. This understanding allows attorneys to better represent those who have experienced significant hardship, while also helping to protect themselves from compassion fatigue and burnout. Authors Katherine Cronin at Stinson and Katharine Manning at Blackbird emphasize the importance of these trauma-informed approaches in their recent article. You can read more about their insights on Law360.