When someone comes to you with a problem, your response in those first moments can determine whether you’re heading toward resolution or litigation. I’ve overseen the representation of traumatized clients in thousands of cases, and I’ve learned that the institutional response often causes more damage than the initial incident. Trauma-informed care isn’t just a healthcare […]
When someone reports a problem in your organization, how you respond in those first moments can determine whether the situation escalates into costly litigation or transforms into an opportunity for healing and growth. I’ve overseen the representation of traumatized clients in thousands of cases, and I’ve learned that the institutional response often causes more damage […]
When someone comes to you with a complaint, you’re standing at a critical crossroads. The way you respond in those first moments can either help heal or cause additional harm. I’ve overseen the representation of clients in thousands of cases, and I’ve learned that the institutional response often causes more damage than the initial incident. […]
When someone comes to you with a complaint or report of wrongdoing, you’re standing at a critical crossroads. How you respond in those first moments can either help someone heal or cause additional harm that reverberates for years. I’ve overseen the representation of traumatized clients in thousands of cases, and I’ve learned something crucial: the […]
I’ve represented clients in thousands of cases, and one surprising lesson stands out: the line between a situation that’s manageable and one that turns into a costly lawsuit often hinges on just two words—“I’m sorry.” In my case at Harvard, it was never financial compensation that I sought—it was safety. I wanted to feel safe […]
I’ve overseen the representation of traumatized clients in thousands of cases, and I’ve learned something that might surprise you: the institutional response to addressing complaints often causes more damage than the initial incident. When someone comes to you with a complaint, and you’re focused on addressing complaints properly, you’re not just dealing with their original […]
There was a time when the worst that could happen to an organization was a scandal on the nightly news. Picture an attorney alongside a mother claiming the hospital in the background killed their baby; a resident in front of their building accusing the development company of building houses on a toxic landfill; or rejected […]
The road to the whole truth is messy. The only certainty you can count on are competing narratives. I’ve overseen the representation of clients in thousands of cases, and I’ve learned something crucial: when you’re facing conflicting accounts of what happened in situations in the workplace, your response in those first critical moments determines whether […]
I’ve seen firsthand how transparency can transform an organization’s relationship with both employees and clients. When I was navigating my own experience at Harvard, the lack of transparency in their process left me feeling powerless and excluded. That experience taught me something crucial: transparency isn’t just about being nice—it’s about preventing unnecessary damage to everyone […]
Transparency is one of the most critical elements in fostering trust within an organization. When employees and clients feel that an organization is open, honest, and clear in its communication and processes, they are more likely to engage positively and less likely to resort to legal action when issues arise. On the other hand, organizations […]
