Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Rachel Robinson. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Rachel, so good to have you with us today. We’ve always been impressed with folks who have a very clear sense of purpose and so maybe we can jump right in and talk about how you found your purpose?
I decided at the age of 7 that I would be an attorney.
I was in Jamaica visiting my uncle who is a prominent attorney there. He described an attorney as a person who “is a voice for those who don’t have one” and I knew instantly that I wanted to be just like him.
Over the course of my life, I have had many successes; I am talented in athletics, academics, and music. So, all of that came easy to me. But other aspects of life have not been so easy.
I have survived bullying, abuse in all of its forms, housing instability, addiction. These experiences have come to be the most important education that I have received because they indeed shaped me into becoming the Victim Rights Attorney I am now. The voice for those who don’t have one. The voice that I never had. Until now.
When I started my law firm in April 2022, my whole life finally made sense. I have overcome even more struggles since then and have accepted that healing is a lifelong journey.
The beauty of this iteration is that, now, I have The Ray of Justice to remind me that my suffering – and success – is never in vain. And to remind me why I must continue to persevere.
Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?
Some interesting facts about me are that I am a multilingual, immigrant who has lived, studied, and traveled in several countries. In fact, I am a citizen of 4 countries: Jamaica, Belize, and Great Britain by Birthright; and the United States of America by Naturalization.
Because of my multicultural identity and experience, I am a creative problem-solver and a highly empathetic person. Immersing into different cultures and learning different languages has forced me to be able to view the world through other’s eyes. I also see how different cultures solve similar human problems. And I have certainly applied this well-rounded mindset to my law firm.
The Ray of Justice is a one-of-a-kind holistic law firm. I introduce my clients to holistic wellness modalities so that they can begin healing from the trauma of the crime they endured. I do this through pre-recorded monthly Healing Sessions where I interview certified wellness providers. Topics range from Heart-Centered Letter Writing, to Reparenting Our Inner Child, to Financial Literacy and Wealth Planning.
The Ray of Justice Healing Portal is intrinsically important to victim rights advocacy because, regardless what happens in court, if the mind, spirit, and soul are not healed, there cannot be real Justice. A victim will be doomed to relive their trauma; whether internally or by actually landing in similar situations in the future. And handing my clients a list of therapists is not enough.
When someone has experienced a recent trauma, many are paralyzed with the flood of emotions that crash down on them in the aftermath. Others go numb and disassociate. In both scenarios, seeking out the help that they need on their own is a tall ask. Indeed, they often don’t know what they need.
So, I vet the providers for them. Then I provide an accessible platform where my clients can collect tools to add to their resiliency tool belt. If they resonate strongly with a provider, they can reach out when they are ready to do so.
At first, The Healing Portal was only for my clients. However, so many people have expressed an interest in the Healing Sessions, that I have opened them up to anyone who joins my email list through my website:
https://www.TheRayOfJustice.com
I also create educational and entertaining videos on TikTok @TheRayOfJustice
There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
My most important quality, which is embedded in The Ray of Justice, is compassion. I do not need to understand or even imagine another person’s suffering to be able to accept and empower them.
My most impactful skill is my ability to write and speak eloquently and persuasively. This is particularly important when advocating for victims because a victim is not a party to a criminal case. Therefore, I must be able to persuade a prosecutor, judge, police officer – sometimes all three – to enforce my clients’ rights fully. It is also important for relating to my clients. One of the most important aspects of my job is to educate my clients about what is happening in their case so that they can intelligently participate and not be taken for granted by the other parties in the case.
The most important area of knowledge that I have explored has been my own victimhood. And, importantly, my survival. I see my reflection in my clients. And I offer them the healing modalities and resiliency tools that help me thrive.
I invite everyone to view every encounter as an opportunity to evolve. To release negative judgments of others and focus on expanding your base of knowledge. Travel, mingle, explore.
And, always make time for laughter and fun!
One of our goals is to help like-minded folks with similar goals connect and so before we go we want to ask if you are looking to partner or collab with others – and if so, what would make the ideal collaborator or partner?
I am always looking for guests for my Healing Sessions. Specifically, wellness providers and people in law enforcement. However, I will be featuring a survivor for the first time in an upcoming session. I am very excited about that because I know her testimony will be healing for my community as well as for herself. So, I invite survivors who would like to share their story to reach out as well.
I have also spent time forming relationships with organizational partners who work with survivors and populations that have a high likelihood of being victimized, e.g., colleges. Any organizations like that are welcome to send an inquiry to my website or schedule a meeting at the phone number below.
And, if anyone would like me to conduct a presentation about victim rights for their community, I enjoy educating as many people as I can so that they are empowered. This area of law is new and there are not many attorneys advocating in this way. So, it is important that people know these rights exist so that they are able to advocate for themselves as much as possible without an attorney.
Here is the number to call for these opportunities: (720) 664-7899.
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Solo photo by Angela Whited Photography https://www.angelawhitedphotography.com/
