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Union Support Versus Outside Counsel For First Responders

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August 19, 2026•1 min read

Resilience Development in Action
Ep: Union Support Versus Outside Counsel For First Responders
Aug 19, 2026

Where union representation shines, where conflicts of interest quietly derail you, and when outside counsel is worth it for policy fights, IA interviews and body cam disputes.

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About Bridget Truxillo and Lady Law Shield

Bridget Truxillo is an attorney, former SWAT and undercover narcotics Deputy Sheriff, and the founder of the Lady Law Shield Law Firm. She combines 30 years of experience in law enforcement, leadership, wellness and legal advocacy to help officers protect their rights and strengthen their well-being.

Lady Law Shield (Truxillo Law Firm PLLC) works exclusively with law enforcement officers, first responders, and public employees in employment disputes with their own agencies. The firm works with officers across the country on federal employment matters and is based in Houston, Texas. Learn more at ladylawshield.com.

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Bridget Truxillo

Bridget Truxillo

Bridget was a Deputy Sheriff in Florida and after spending time in patrol she transferred to the Narcotics and Organized Crime Unit (NOCU), and also joined the SWAT team. Bridget knows the challenges law enforcement officers and first responders face, both outside and inside their agencies based on her experiences with her agency, and with the public.

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