The Willingness to Adapt: Jordan Assaraf and the Ukraine Airlines Case

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 cases Join 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 for more info and tickets. You can check out the Ukraine Airlines case and the trauma informed guidelines Jordan helped create here: Guest 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 You can also read Jordan's blog post here: Gluckstein also has their very own podcast:

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The Willingness to Adapt: Jordan Assaraf and the Ukraine Airlines Case is an episode from The Trauma-Informed Lawyer hosted by Myrna McCallum by Myrna McCallum.

This episode is 00:57:49 long.

This episode was published on Mar 13, 2025.

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