{"id":109988,"date":"2025-03-07T17:03:20","date_gmt":"2025-03-08T01:03:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xira.com\/p\/2025\/03\/07\/a-lawyers-quest-to-help-victims-of-abuse\/"},"modified":"2025-03-07T17:03:20","modified_gmt":"2025-03-08T01:03:20","slug":"a-lawyers-quest-to-help-victims-of-abuse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xira.com\/p\/2025\/03\/07\/a-lawyers-quest-to-help-victims-of-abuse\/","title":{"rendered":"A Lawyer\u2019s Quest To Help Victims Of Abuse"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"1024\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/abovethelaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/03\/JAB190-SOCIALIG-1024x1024.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In this episode, I chat\u00a0with special guest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alreen.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Alreen Haeggquist<\/a>, an attorney and author of \u201cFired Up! Fueling Triumph from Trauma.\u201d Discover Alreen\u2019s inspiring journey of turning personal trauma into a powerful legal career advocating for abuse survivors. It\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Importance of Sharing Personal Stories: Helping others by sharing one\u2019s own trauma.<\/li>\n<li>Emotional Connection: Relating personal experiences to client advocacy.<\/li>\n<li>Speaking Out: The significance of addressing trauma through expression.<\/li>\n<li>Balancing Emotion with Law: Challenges and strategies in emotionally charged cases.<\/li>\n<li>Harnessing Triggers: Using past trauma to fuel passionate advocacy.<\/li>\n<li>Risk of Burnout: Mitigation strategies for emotionally demanding work.<\/li>\n<li>Advocacy Against Power Dynamics: Fighting against perceived power and hierarchy.<\/li>\n<li>Dealing with Client Fears: Building trust and support during vulnerable times.<\/li>\n<li>Victory through Voice: The importance of being believed and heard.<\/li>\n<li>Business and Passion: Balancing financial realities with passionate advocacy.<\/li>\n<li>Trauma Informed Lawyering: Importance of understanding trauma in client relationships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>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\u2019s a reminder that even when we aren\u2019t winning, we\u2019re still a powerful force to be reckoned with.<\/p>\n<p>Happy listening!<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><strong><em><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-80083 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/abovethelaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/06\/IMG_5243-1-scaled-e1623338814705-620x568.jpg?resize=174%2C160&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"174\" height=\"160\" title=\"\">Kathryn Rubino is a Senior Editor at Above the Law, host of <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/1XC11QhFCWxWr4NQrk2sEA\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Jabot podcast<\/a>, and co-host of <a href=\"https:\/\/legaltalknetwork.com\/podcasts\/thinking-like-a-lawyer\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Thinking Like A Lawyer<\/a>. AtL tipsters are the best, so please connect with her. Feel free to email <a href=\"mailto:kathryn@abovethelaw.com?subject=Your%20Column\" target='_blank\"' rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">her<\/a> with any tips, questions, or comments and follow her on Twitter <a href=\"https:\/\/abovethelaw.com\/2025\/03\/a-lawyers-quest-to-help-victims-of-abuse\/%E2%80%9C\/\/twitter.com\/Kathryn1%22%E2%80%9D\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@Kathryn1<\/a>\u00a0or Mastodon <a href=\"https:\/\/abovethelaw.com\/2025\/03\/a-lawyers-quest-to-help-victims-of-abuse\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@Kathryn1@mastodon.social.<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/abovethelaw.com\/2025\/03\/a-lawyers-quest-to-help-victims-of-abuse\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">A Lawyer\u2019s Quest To Help Victims Of Abuse<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/abovethelaw.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Above the Law<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"1024\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/abovethelaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/03\/JAB190-SOCIALIG-1024x1024.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In this episode, I chat\u00a0with special guest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alreen.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Alreen Haeggquist<\/a>, an attorney and author of \u201cFired Up! Fueling Triumph from Trauma.\u201d Discover Alreen\u2019s inspiring journey of turning personal trauma into a powerful legal career advocating for abuse survivors. It\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Importance of Sharing Personal Stories: Helping others by sharing one\u2019s own trauma.<\/li>\n<li>Emotional Connection: Relating personal experiences to client advocacy.<\/li>\n<li>Speaking Out: The significance of addressing trauma through expression.<\/li>\n<li>Balancing Emotion with Law: Challenges and strategies in emotionally charged cases.<\/li>\n<li>Harnessing Triggers: Using past trauma to fuel passionate advocacy.<\/li>\n<li>Risk of Burnout: Mitigation strategies for emotionally demanding work.<\/li>\n<li>Advocacy Against Power Dynamics: Fighting against perceived power and hierarchy.<\/li>\n<li>Dealing with Client Fears: Building trust and support during vulnerable times.<\/li>\n<li>Victory through Voice: The importance of being believed and heard.<\/li>\n<li>Business and Passion: Balancing financial realities with passionate advocacy.<\/li>\n<li>Trauma Informed Lawyering: Importance of understanding trauma in client relationships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>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\u2019s a reminder that even when we aren\u2019t winning, we\u2019re still a powerful force to be reckoned with.<\/p>\n<p>Happy listening!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><em><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-80083 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/abovethelaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/06\/IMG_5243-1-scaled-e1623338814705-620x568.jpg?resize=174%2C160&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"174\" height=\"160\" title=\"\">Kathryn Rubino is a Senior Editor at Above the Law, host of <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/1XC11QhFCWxWr4NQrk2sEA\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Jabot podcast<\/a>, and co-host of <a href=\"https:\/\/legaltalknetwork.com\/podcasts\/thinking-like-a-lawyer\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Thinking Like A Lawyer<\/a>. AtL tipsters are the best, so please connect with her. Feel free to email <a href=\"https:\/\/abovethelaw.com\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection#dab1bbaeb2a8a3b49abbb8b5acbfaeb2bfb6bbadf4b9b5b7e5a9afb8b0bfb9aee783b5afa8ffe8ea99b5b6afb7b4\" target=\"_blank&quot;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">her<\/a> with any tips, questions, or comments and follow her on Twitter <a href=\"https:\/\/abovethelaw.com\/2025\/03\/a-lawyers-quest-to-help-victims-of-abuse\/%E2%80%9C\/\/twitter.com\/Kathryn1%22%E2%80%9D\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@Kathryn1<\/a>\u00a0or Mastodon <a href=\"https:\/\/mastodon.social\/@Kathryn1%22%22\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@[email\u00a0protected].<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this episode, I chat\u00a0with special guest Alreen Haeggquist, an attorney and author of \u201cFired Up! 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