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Trauma survivors often interact with the legal system in ways that can appear inconsistent, fragmented, or counter-intuitive — but these behaviors are grounded in well-documented neurobiological responses to trauma. For lawyers representing or interviewing trauma survivors, understanding how trauma affects memory, communication, and behavior is essential to conducting ethical, effective, and victim-centered legal work. In this program, Deborah Hogan and Laura Feldman draw on decades of advocacy and litigation experience to provide a comprehensive introduction to trauma’s impact on the brain, trauma-informed interviewing techniques, and best practices for representing survivors of sexual assault and harassment. Participants will learn how trauma affects memory consolidation, why “counter-intuitive” behaviors are normal, how to build rapport and trust with clients, how to avoid common defense misconceptions, and how to ethically navigate pleadings, depositions, credibility challenges, and corroboration.
Learning Objectives:
1. Explain the neurobiological effects of trauma, including memory fragmentation, tonic immobility, and critical incident amnesia.
2. Identify common “counter-intuitive” survivor behaviors and understand why they occur.
3. Apply trauma-informed interviewing techniques to improve rapport, reduce harm, and elicit more accurate and complete information.
4. Recognize how trauma may influence defense strategies, credibility critiques, and common myths used to undermine survivors.
5. Implement best practices when drafting pleadings, preparing survivors for depositions, and anticipating trauma-based challenges.
6. Evaluate when and how to use corroborating evidence, expert testimony, and supportive advocates throughout representation.
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Credit Amount: 1
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CLE programs which take place outside of Alaska or are webcast from outside of Alaska are not required to be accredited by the Alaska Bar Association. Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attendance at CLE programs offered in or from other jurisdictions if the program has been accredited by another MCLE jurisdiction.
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The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 1 hour(s) toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona, including 0 hour(s) of professional responsibility.
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Maryland attorneys do not have MCLE requirements.
Massachusetts attorneys do not have MCLE requirements.
Michigan attorneys do not have MCLE requirements.
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South Dakota attorneys do not have MCLE requirements.
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Law & Legal Procedure
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Laura Feldman specializes in investigating and litigating claims of workplace sexual misconduct, gender and pregnancy discrimination, and whistleblowing. At the federal U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, she honed a trauma-informed approach to advocacy as a trial attorney on cases involving discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. With 17 years’ experience practicing employment law, she regularly goes up against Fortune 500 companies and has served as an expert. Now Of Counsel at The Prinz Law Firm, she makes workplaces better by representing employees and conducting highly sensitive, often high-stakes investigations. Laura’s compassionate yet strategic approach helps clients find peace in their paths forward.
