Criminal Defense Attorney Fights For Clients With Mental Disabilities with Elizabeth Kelley - Episode 186

Kathryn Rubino chats with Elizabeth Kelley, a dedicated criminal defense attorney fighting for justice for individuals with mental disabilities. Kelley shares her journey from literature student to a passionate advocate in a field needing reform. Her insights into mental health law and her hands-on approach to client representation are inspiring and thought-provoking. Tune in to discover why compassion and understanding are vital in the legal world, and how her work hopes to shape a more inclusive justice system.

Highlights

• Balancing humanities and law.
• Outrage about mental disabilities.
• Finding fulfillment in criminal defense.
• Starting a law firm.
• Lessons from opening a practice.
• Importance of wellness and coaching.
• Mental wellness in law school.
• Writing practical guides for lawyers.
• Value of independent forensic evaluations.
• A powerful courtroom experience.
• The role of problem-solving courts.
• Advice for pursuing justice for mental disabilities.

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Links and Resources

• https://www.elizabethkelleylaw.com/
• https://www.elizabethkelleylaw.com/books/
• https://www.elizabethkelleylaw.com/podcast/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-kelley-14110430/

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