In this episode of The Newfangled Lawyer, Karen Munoz discusses the personal and professional impact of working in high-trauma legal practice areas and what led her to study and practice yoga, mindfulness, and eventually trauma therapy. She and host Patrick Patino unpack the mental toll of practicing law, the weight of vicarious trauma, and how presence, community, and self-awareness helped her build a new path forward.
About Karen
Karen Munoz is a veteran plaintiff’s attorney, wellness educator, and founder of Roaring Grace, a legal wellness consultancy. With nearly 20 years of trauma-informed practice, she now blends law and psychology to help lawyers lead with clarity, resilience, and heart.
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