Lita Abella

Lita Abella, JD, founder of Lita Abella Coaching, Consulting & Mediation Services, specializes in trauma-informed coaching, conflict resolution, and mediation. Her approach centers on empathy, neutrality, and practical strategies to support clients and organizations in navigating trauma and other issues with resilience. With a legal background and experience as a law clerk for prosecutorial agencies, she brings deep insight into legal complexities and ethical challenges. Lita served more than a decade at the State Bar of California in investigative and leadership roles, focusing on attorney misconduct and workers' advocacy. She also draws on her law-enforcement experience understanding the emotional toll of high-stress careers, including PTSD and compassion fatigue. Lita is a seasoned public speaker and has delivered over 400 presentations on substance use disorders, mental health issues, and work-life balance. She is a business law professor committed to educating future legal and business professionals.