Megan Bonanni Makes the Case for Attorney Collaboration in Michigan Association for Justice Quarterly Journal

In an article published in the Michigan Association for Justice’s quarterly Journal, attorney Megan Bonanni argues that attorneys should view collaboration as essential to lawyers’ ability to pursue justice for their clients, especially in complex, trauma-informed litigation.  

In the piece, “The Case for Collaboration: Why Working Together Strengthens the Legal Profession,” cowritten with Lisa Esser-Weidenfeller of Sommers Schwartz, Megan encourages her fellow attorneys to stop viewing clients with cases outside of their typical practice areas as a basis for referral, and instead as opportunities to partner with colleagues in the profession who can bring complimentary expertise.  

Megan highlights how the complexities of the law surrounding sexual assault cases provided her with the chance to bring her background in employment discrimination and civil rights together with Lisa’s expertise in mass torts and medical practice to advocate for their clients. Working together while utilizing different legal lenses, Megan and Lisa identified causes of action that neither would have pursued alone or on the same scale.  

“When you see something wrong but don’t have all the tools to address it, don’t run from the case,” Megan writes. “Reach out. Find someone with complementary knowledge.” 

Cases are rarely straightforward, but attorney collaboration can help attorneys address the rising complexity of litigation with more manpower and monetary resources than any one attorney can provide on their own. It also can provide attorneys with relief by sharing the heavy emotional load many feel while working on these topics.  

“This complementary approach doesn’t just help individual clients—it has the potential to change how the legal system addresses systemic problems and may even bring joy back to your practice!” 

Read the full piece here: https://online.fliphtml5.com/uapct/zmrb/#p=24