EPISODE · Mar 13, 2025 · 57 MIN
The Willingness to Adapt: Jordan Assaraf and the Ukraine Airlines Case
from The Trauma-Informed Lawyer · host Jordan Assaraf
In this episode, I sit down with personal injury lawyer Jordan Assaraf to discuss his role as co-counsel for the plaintiffs in the Ukraine Airlines case. Jordan shares his insights on the challenges of advocating for victims of large-scale tragedies and how his willingness to adapt has shaped his approach to trauma-informed legal work.We explore:🔹 The complexities of the Ukraine Airlines case and the commitment to do no further harm to the families of the victims🔹 How Jordan’s background in personal injury law informs his work in mass litigation🔹 The importance of a trauma-informed approach when working with survivors and their families🔹 What it means to adapt as a lawyer in high-stakes, emotionally charged casesJoin us for a powerful conversation on justice, resilience, and the evolving role of legal professionals in supporting those impacted by tragedy. If you can join us at the Justice as Trauma Conference, visit www.myrnamccallum.co for more info and tickets. You can check out the Ukraine Airlines case and the trauma informed guidelines Jordan helped create here: https://www.canlii.org/en/on/onsc/doc/2024/2024onsc3303/2024onsc3303.htmlGuest Bio:Jordan Assaraf is a personal injury lawyer with extensive experience in complex litigation. His work on the Ukraine Airlines case reflects his commitment to advocating for those who have been harmed and ensuring a trauma-informed approach to legal representation. You can learn more about Jordan's work at www.gluckstein.com You can also read Jordan's blog post here: https://www.gluckstein.com/news-item/are-we-seeing-a-positive-paradigm-shift-in-our-justice-system--trauma-informed-trial-guidelines-for-ukraine-international-airlines-flight-752 Gluckstein also has their very own podcast: https://www.gluckstein.com/resources/videos-and-podcasts You can learn more about Myrna and her work at: www.myrnamccallum.ca
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In this episode, I speak with Jordan Assaraf, a personal injury lawyer who served as co-counsel for the plaintiffs in the Ukraine Airlines case. Jordan shares how this case has helped him adapt his approach to working with clients experiencing trauma. We discuss the unique challenges of representing victims and their families in high-profile mass litigation, the emotional weight of seeking justice after tragedy, and why a trauma-informed approach is critical in cases involving profound loss. Jordan also reflects on the evolution of his legal practice, emphasizing the importance of flexibility, empathy, emotional intelligence and resilience when advocating for anyone experiencing trauma, grief and loss. Our conversation sheds light on how the legal profession can better support survivors and why the willingness to adapt is essential for trauma-informed advocacy.
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