Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of sexual harassment and sexual assault, including the guest’s experience of being assaulted at work as a teenager and harassed by a professor. It also covers trauma responses, the Harvey Weinstein case, and a brief mention of sexual violence used as a weapon of war. Please listen with care.
Few things can be as traumatizing as sexual harassment in the workplace, yet plenty of women face it on the daily. Their experiences are often dismissed. And their voices go unheard due to career responsibilities. It’s a scenario and system that Genie Harrison knows all too well and is dedicated to never stopping fighting against.
In this episode of Amiga Handle Your Shit, Jackie sits with Genie Harrison, a women's rights trial lawyer and founder of Genie Harrison Law Firm, for an eye-opening conversation about standing together in the fight against sexual harassment. As a powerhouse lawyer, Genie is no stranger to a tough fight. She’s gone up against some of the biggest lawyers in the industry, worked on several high-profile cases, and has never backed down.
The LA Times said it best: “When you see her in a fight with a bear or worry about the bear." In this conversation, you’ll learn why. She shares the personal experiences that led her to this lane of law and explains how they shaped her as a woman and lawyer. She also touches on two of her big cases and what it meant to get justice for the women other lawyers turned away. The conversation gets emotional when she opens up about her work with Kristen Crowley, the former chief of the LA City Fire Department. She talks to Jackie about the power of voting and the importance of being truly impartial when on the jury.
Women standing up for themselves and for the rights of other women isn't just extraordinary; it’s inspiring, and Genie Harrison is making sure that never goes away.
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