Small steps during client interviews and other interactions can establish the safety, trust, and transparency needed for you to provide effective representation and for clients to feel empowered by the counsel they receive.
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As inexperienced clients enter the legal system, they’re facing an uncertain future. Establishing safety, trust, and transparency at the outset supports the collaborative relationship needed for you to provide effective representation and for clients to feel empowered by the counsel they receive. Transparency also assists with establishing clear professional boundaries to uphold your wellness values and clearly communicate the limits of your representation. Drawing from their work with clients experiencing trauma, the practical guidance for managing attorney-client relationships presented by attorneys Karen Munoz and Lindsay Nathan reveals lessons for every representation, from collecting accurate information through upholding your ethical obligations.
Expires 2/1/2028
Karen Munoz, Roaring Grace, Chicago
Lindsay Nathan, Illinois Legal Aid Online, Chicago
