I believe in sharing the journey, not just the results—the past, the progress, and the pause—the work and the why. Here’s a glimpse at what I’ve done, what I’m doing, and what’s coming next. I’d love for you to follow along—or get involved.
1. 📚 Written Work
Upcoming Book Title: Personal Injury: The Economic Impact of Abusive Relationships
Status: Final edits in progress
Expected Release: Fall 2025
About: A blend of legal insight and lived experience exploring how abuse affects survivors financially—and how to reclaim power through awareness, advocacy, and legal strategy.
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Upcoming Anthology Chapter: On My Entrepreneurship Journey
Status: Final edits in progress
Expected Release: May 2025
About: In this personal chapter, Corrie Gallien shares how surviving abuse and navigating life as a deaf, first-generation attorney, and single mother of four led her to build her own path—and her own law firm.
Legal Blog: Gallien Law’s Brief Write
Status: Actively sharing legal insight, strategy, and reflections
About: Corrie Gallien never imagined she’d one day be writing from the frontlines of her own law firm. This blog is where legal insight meets lived experience. Through series like Strategic Saturday and Self-Care Sunday, Corrie shares what she’s learning in law and leadership. From legal strategy and professional reflections to wellness tips and real-life lessons, this space offers encouragement, clarity, and connection.
Personal Blog: Corrie’s Story
Status: Newly launched platform to share her personal insight, strategy, and reflections
About: Corrie’s Story is where I write without a filter—about life, growth, motherhood, leadership, and becoming. It’s the space where I show up not just as an attorney or advocate, but as a whole person navigating real experiences in real time.
I started Corrie’s Story because I believe in telling the truth—especially the quiet truths we don’t always get to share in courtrooms, on stages, or even around dinner tables. Here, I explore what it means to live with intention, lead with heart, and learn through the messy, meaningful middle.
Follow my blog for early access to new posts, updates, and invitations to events, writing, and community projects. Stay connected to the journey and its purpose.
2. 🎤Upcoming Speaking Engagements
The Powerhouse Woman Show with Monica Pierre – Virtual
Host: Monica Pierre
About the Event: Speaking on “How to turn your personal challenges into a powerful purpose.”
Date: Coming Soon.
Available on: YouTube
Profits in Pajamas Podcast
Host: Coach Danni
About the Event: A candid discussion on “Healing as Self-Care.”
Release Date: Coming Soon
Available on: coachdannid.com, YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts
Built to Last: Structuring Strong Businesses in St. Landry Parish
Host: Southwest Louisiana Black Chamber of Commerce
About the Event: A business fundamentals workshop for local business owners in St. Landry Parish.
Date: June 11, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
Private engagements booked through August. Currently open for Fall 2025 invitations!
3. 🎤 Past Speaking Engagements
Spring Tell All Panel – Lafayette, Louisiana
Host: Rachael Trailer
About the Event: Panelists answered questions about real estate and wealth transfers.
Topic: Real Estate Law
Date: April 26, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Breathe & Bloom Women’s Success Workshop – Lafayette, Louisiana
Host: Antoinette Griffin
About the Event: Presented “She Builds: From Business Formation to Legacy Creation” with colleague Karnina “Nina” Dargin Deane
Topic: Business Formation and Business Law
Date: April 27, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
2025 LA FINS Association Conference: Partnering with a Purpose – Lafayette, Louisiana
About the Event: Joined Judge Michelle Breaux in her presentation entitled “It Takes a Village.” Presented a speech entitled: “Understanding the Why: Championing Our Youth Through Collaboration and Care”
Conference Topic: At the Crossroads of Care and Court: Representing Juveniles in FINS Proceedings
Date: May 2, 2025
4. 💡 Projects in Progress
Entrepreneurship After Trauma: Reclaiming Your Power in Business & Life — A trauma-informed conversation about how survival responses shape our work—and how to lead, build, and belong with compassion and clarity.
This powerful session explores how trauma responses can show up in our business habits, leadership, and confidence.
Whether delivered as a keynote or interactive workshop, this session offers space for reflection, empowerment, and action.
Stay tuned for more.
5.👥 Collaborations & Features
Contributing Blogger: Lafayette Mom — “Stronger Together :: Why Mom Connections Matter and How You Can Form Them”
Contributing Writer: Lafayette Bar Association’s The Promulgator magazine
Ongoing Collaboration: Lafayette District Reentry Coalition
We collaborated on a Legal Clinic on expungements and TWIC cards to support reentry efforts.
Recent Partnership: Lafayette Council on Aging , Attorney Dwazendra Smith, and Attorney Karnina Dargin Deane
We recently hosted a Wills Clinic at the Broussard location.
Current Cohorts: Leadership Lafayette Class XXXVIII; She Has a Dream Foundation Class I