ABA Litigation Journal Publishes Article by Shawn Crowley and Kate Epstein on Preparing Survivors for Testimony

Shawn Crowley and Kate Epstein recently shared guidance on representing survivors of sexual assault in the Summer 2026 issue of the ABA Litigation Journal, “How to Prepare Survivors for Testimony That Lands.”

Shawn and Kate outline a client-centered approach that integrates trauma-informed fact-finding, strategic use of the Federal Rules of Evidence, and techniques for drawing the sting from difficult material on direct examination—so that survivors can share their stories in their own words, on their own terms.

“Our job is to let our clients speak honestly about what happened to them and show the jury why justice requires a verdict in their favor,” Shawn and Kate write. “By building a real relationship with your client, preparing for bad facts, drawing the sting from potential cross-examination, and creating space for authentic testimony, you can set your client—and the case—up for success.”

Read the full article here.