Friday, February 27, 2026
Speaker: Thomas Mitchell, executive Director, Children’s Advocacy Center/Hope House
Topic: The Neurochemistry of Trauma (Crime Victimization)
Attorneys, particularly those practicing in family law and criminal law, regularly work with clients who have experienced significant trauma, including child abuse, domestic violence, and other forms of victimization. Understanding the neurochemistry of trauma enhances an attorney’s ability to communicate effectively with clients, interpret behaviors accurately, and navigate cases with greater sensitivity and insight.

This workshop equips attorneys with a foundational grasp of how trauma affects memory, emotional regulation, and decision-making, factors that frequently influence disclosures, testimony, courtroom behavior, and client engagement. For family law attorneys, this knowledge strengthens their ability to advocate for children and parents impacted by abuse or chronic stress. For criminal and crime victim attorneys, it provides essential context for working with victims, witnesses, and even defendants whose traumatic experiences shape their responses.
By integrating trauma-informed understanding into legal practice, attorneys can improve client rapport, reduce re-traumatization during legal proceedings, and enhance the quality and integrity of their advocacy. This workshop ultimately supports more ethical, compassionate, and effective legal representation for individuals affected by trauma and PTSD.

Location: Zea Restaurant
110 Lake Drive
Covington, LA 70433
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2026 LUNCHEON & CLE PRICING

• Lunch for Members & Non-Members: Lunch is at 12 noon and the cost of lunch is $40 for members and non-members. Lunch choices – Beef Panini or vegetarian panini.
• CLE is from 12:30-1:30. Member’s cost is $20, non-member’s cost is $30
• IF YOU PURCHASED ALL OF THE CLEs FOR $100, YOU MUST STILL REGISTER FOR EACH LUNCHEON – YOUR SEAT IS NOT GUARANTEED UNTIL YOU REGISTER ON THE WEBSITE.
• CANCELLATION OF A MONTHLY CLE RESERVATION MUST BE RECEIVED 7 DAYS BEFORE THE EVENT.