Civil rights and social justice lawyering takes many forms across a broad range of practice areas. It encompasses direct representation, litigation, class action lawsuits, and policy advocacy, with some lawyers working full-time, part-time, or dedicating their efforts through pro bono work.
This session will explore the diverse facets of civil rights and social justice lawyering, examining the unique opportunities and challenges faced by those working in this field. The discussion will also address the emotional and mental impact of civil rights work on attorneys, emphasizing the importance of self-care and the need to support those who dedicate their careers to advancing justice.
This program is Panel 1 from Day 1 of the ABA Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice’s Civil Rights Boot Camp.
Resources
- Paths to Peace, for Trauma Informed Care programming and services (contact: Robyn Donaldson, J.D.)
- A ’70’s Woman’s View of 40 Years in the Life of the Law | Golden Gate University Law Review, by Drucilla Stender Ramey
- Compassion Fatigue | ABA Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs
- Racial Justice Activist Burnout of Women of Color in the United States: Practical Tools for Counselor Intervention | International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling, Rudney Danquah, Cristal Lopez, Laurel Wade, Linda G. Castillo
- A Trauma-Informed, Anti-Racist Approach to Legal Advocacy (On-Demand CLE)
