Vicarious Trauma: Protecting Yourself & Advocating for Others
Presented by Cari Sheehan
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Course Description
Length: 59min Published: 8/20/2025 
This seminar provides legal professionals with a comprehensive understanding of vicarious trauma, its impact on attorney well-being, and the ethical responsibilities related to recognizing and addressing it. Grounded in ABA Model Rules—specifically Rule 1.1 (Competence), Rule 1.3 (Diligence), and Rule 1.4 (Communication)—the presentation emphasizes that lawyers must maintain their ability to effectively represent clients while safeguarding their own mental health. It also acknowledges the profession’s growing recognition, through bar association guidance, that lawyer wellness is an essential component of ethical practice.
Learning Objectives
* Understand how vicarious trauma differs from burnout and compassion fatigue
* Recognize emotional, physical, and cognitive symptoms that can impair legal judgment
* Learn practical strategies for personal resilience and trauma-informed legal practice
* Identify when and how to seek support without stigma
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Presented By:
Cari Sheehan
Indianapolis, IN
(812) 239-4187
csheehan@taftlaw.com
