Linda Carley
Author, Atty, Judge,
FL, USABOUT LINDA CARLEY
She is a leader amidst the chaos.
She packs humor and courage in a suitcase of masterful storytelling as she shares personal and professional experiences from the front line of trauma, politics and business. As a judge and an attorney for more than thirty years, she witnessed the effect of trauma on children. As a child of a parent suffering from schizophrenia, she experienced it, and as an adult caught in a political firestorm, she overcame it.
- She is the author of two Amazon best-selling books including a memoir-An Illusion of Normal, a child's survival in a tormented by mental illness and Divorce Made Simple- the ultimate guide by a former family judge.
- She won a two-county contested judicial campaign that was self-funded and self-managed.
- As a single Mom, she grew a law firm from scratch to multiple six figures.
- A thirty-plus year veteran attorney, mediator, and former judge her legal experience is diverse. She served as a judge on the family, civil, probate, dependency and juvenile benches ruling on thousands of legal matters. As an associate in a commercial law firm, represented both multimillion dollar companies and small businesses. She was instrumental in closing multimillion-dollar healthcare transactions at the World Trade Center. She litigated employment discrimination cases in federal court and divorce and probate matters in state court.
- She led mission trips to help abandoned street children in Romania.
- She is and has been a caretaker for her elderly parents.
- She is the administrator and of a Facebook support group for women who practice family law.
- She is a business and trial skills coach for women lawyers.
- She is an award-winning motivational speaker.
- She is the producer of Reaching Hearts Changing Lives, a podcast about ordinary people with extraordinary purpose.
Expertise: Trauma, Adverse Childhood Experiences, Mental Illness, Caretaking, Elder Law, Overcoming Shame and Trauma, Authoring and Publishing Best Selling Books, Political Campaigns , Women in Politics, Starting and Growing your Practice, Cybersecurity and Social Media, Transitions in Life and Career, PTSD, Divorce, Parental Estrangement, Compassion Fatigue, Sexual Harassment and Discrimination, Business development and marketing.
ABOUT LINDA CARLEY
She is a leader amidst the chaos.
She packs humor and courage in a suitcase of masterful storytelling as she shares personal and professional experiences from the front line of trauma, politics and business. As a judge and an attorney for more than thirty years, she witnessed the effect of trauma on children. As a child of a parent suffering from schizophrenia, she experienced it, and as an adult caught in a political firestorm, she overcame it.
- She is the author of two Amazon best-selling books including a memoir-An Illusion of Normal, a child's survival in a tormented by mental illness and Divorce Made Simple- the ultimate guide by a former family judge.
- She won a two-county contested judicial campaign that was self-funded and self-managed.
- As a single Mom, she grew a law firm from scratch to multiple six figures.
- A thirty-plus year veteran attorney, mediator, and former judge her legal experience is diverse. She served as a judge on the family, civil, probate, dependency and juvenile benches ruling on thousands of legal matters. As an associate in a commercial law firm, represented both multimillion dollar companies and small businesses. She was instrumental in closing multimillion-dollar healthcare transactions at the World Trade Center. She litigated employment discrimination cases in federal court and divorce and probate matters in state court.
- She led mission trips to help abandoned street children in Romania.
- She is and has been a caretaker for her elderly parents.
- She is the administrator and of a Facebook support group for women who practice family law.
- She is a business and trial skills coach for women lawyers.
- She is an award-winning motivational speaker.
- She is the producer of Reaching Hearts Changing Lives, a podcast about ordinary people with extraordinary purpose.
Expertise: Trauma, Adverse Childhood Experiences, Mental Illness, Caretaking, Elder Law, Overcoming Shame and Trauma, Authoring and Publishing Best Selling Books, Political Campaigns , Women in Politics, Starting and Growing your Practice, Cybersecurity and Social Media, Transitions in Life and Career, PTSD, Divorce, Parental Estrangement, Compassion Fatigue, Sexual Harassment and Discrimination, Business development and marketing.
How to reinvent and use life's greatest challenges to take you to the next level
This program is perfect for:
- Those who are starting over from a loss of a business, their health, or a career.
- Psychologists
- Business owners
The audience will leave with:
- A clear idea of mindset necessary to start over
- Action plan for how to find your next clear...
How children can survive and thrive when a parent is mentally ill
Based on Linda's memoir, An Illusion of Normal. Copies of the book are available for your group.
This program is perfect for mental health professionals, social workers, and teachers who care for or work with children from dysfunctional homes, adults suffering from a mental illness, adults suffering from adverse childhood experiences, caretakers, and Christian women's groups.
Speaker and author of the best selling memoir, An Illusion of...
Leave a legacy not a family feud
This program is perfect for:
Those financial and health professionals who interact with the elderly and chronically ill
Therapists and counselors
Attorneys and other legal professionals
What experts need to know before being called as an expert witness
If you are hired to testify as an expert in court, do you know how to prepare? Find out what you need to know to maintain your credibility with the court and how to prepare to respond to direct and cross examination questions when you're on the witness stand.
This program is perfect for:- Any expert who is called to testify in court
- Record custodians
- Family...
What steps your company should take now to protect your company from sexual harassment complaints
Since the overwhelming hashtag "Me Too" response, sexual harassment complaints and damage awards have skyrocketed. The growing number of women who have joined the movement to expose a business and government culture of sexual harassment, discrimination, and physical violations have led to media coverage defrocking some of the most powerful in every profession and permanently tarnishing the...
What women need to know about politics before they run
45-60 minute keynote; or 2 hour breakout
This program is perfect for:
- Women leaders
- Community leaders
- Public officials
- Anyone thinking of running in politics
The audience will leave with:
- Clear understanding of the risk and cost of the undertaking
- How to be emotionally prepared
- Understand why"why" is the most...
Broken hearts on the rise. Estranged parents and children.
This program is perfect for:
- Health and wellness groups, mental health counselors and therapists and grandparents, women and church groups
Who decides if and when you've lost your mind?
A person's mental capacity may have temporary periods of cognitive decline because of illness, drugs or toxic stress. Without a strong advocate or preplanning, a person's may be inappropriately and prematurely and involuntarily removed.
Guardianships leave individuals defenseless against third parties making decisions that are not in their best interests.
What are adverse childhood experiences and how to overcome them
Format: 60 minute keynote or 2 hour workshop
The Kaiser Permanente study revealed that adverse childhood experiences spawn chronic health issues and shorter life spans. Linda offers a first-hand account of how her childhood experiences have personally impacted her health and steps individuals can take to improve their health and longevity.
This program is perfect for:
Physicians, Psychologists, Mental Health counselors, Children...
The Dreaded Subpoena. What now?
Understanding how to respond to a subpoena for testimony or records can eliminate anxiety, time and unnecessary drain of money and resources. Former Judge Linda Carley takes you through if, when and how you should respond to subpoenas.
Format: 2 hour break out or half day training
This program is perfect for:
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