From Public Defender to Protecting Women & Children | Caitlin Engstrand

After 12 years as a public defender representing children and families, Caitlin Engstrand made a bold decision: leave the public sector and build a practice centered around protecting women, children, and helping families navigate some of life’s hardest moments.In this episode of Verdicts & Vogue, Cristina Perez sits down with Caitlin to talk about what she learned inside the juvenile justice system, why she walked away from the traditional path, and how motherhood, advocacy, and purpose changed her definition of success.This conversation explores:• What really happens inside juvenile court• Children in the justice system and how young charges can begin• Why protecting kids starts earlier than most parents realize• Parenting in a digital world• Social media, gaming, and online safety• Why Caitlin doesn’t allow sleepovers• Building a legal career around impact, not volume• Motherhood, ambition, and redefining successThis episode is thoughtful, practical, funny, and full of hard-earned perspective for parents, professionals, and anyone navigating change.Subscribe for conversations on law, identity, parenting, growth, and life beyond the courtroom.#VerdictsAndVogue#CaitlinEngstrand#Parenting#WomenInLaw#ChildSafety#PersonalGrowth#Motherhood#LegalPodcast#WomenWhoLead#JuvenileJustice#TikTokLawyer#Podcast