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Waukesha County Circuit Court Judge Jennifer Dorow shares her deeply personal story of loss, trauma, and resilience, offering valuable insights for legal professionals navigating emotional challenges in their careers. This episode explores trauma-informed judicial practices, self-care, and the importance of community support.
Listening to Lawyers, an audio project of the Wisconsin Lawyers Assistance Program (WisLAP), features Wisconsin lawyers sharing personal stories of the unexpected challenges that have shaped them. Theirs are stories of struggle, resilience, persistence, and creative and brave navigation through challenging territory while lawyering. The show is hosted by Amber Ault, Ph.D, MSW, manager for WisLAP.
Listen to more episodes of the Listening to Lawyers at wisbar.org/podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Listening to Lawyers
00:29 Meet Judge Jennifer Dorow
01:22 Personal Tragedy and Professional Impact
07:40 Navigating Roles: Judge, Lawyer, and Friend
11:51 Motherhood Amidst Grief
14:03 Coping Mechanisms and Self-Care
17:22 Lessons from Past Trauma
21:30 Supporting Colleagues in the Legal Community
22:48 Advice for Judges on Handling Trauma
26:30 The Importance of Debriefing
30:43 Conclusion and Call to Action
