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From Fox News to Fighting for Women: The Evolution of Tamara Holder
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- Powerhouse Lawyers
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- May 28, 2026
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- 2093
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Summary
Tamara Holder has never done anything the traditional way — and it has made her one of the most powerful women's rights attorneys in the country. She's the principal of Tamara Holder Law, a Chicago-based boutique firm she founded in 2005 focusing on women's rights globally — including sex trafficking, sexual assault, workplace harassment, and institutional sexual abuse. She spearheaded the largest doctor-patient sexual abuse case in Illinois history, testified before Congress, and for nearly a decade, was the only progressive female legal analyst on Fox News. In this episode, we get into all of it — the evolution, the personal pivot, the work, and how she keeps showing up even when the weight is heavy. In this episode we cover: Why she never went to big law — and how she built everything on her own terms Her years as the lone female progressive voice on Fox News and what it really cost her The personal experience 10 years ago that changed the entire direction of her career The landmark Twin Peaks case and what a 54-plaintiff win actually looks like The Dr. Mark Mulholland case in Washington — representing 170+ women against a doctor and the institutions that protected him Her advice for women leveling up: "lie to yourself until you believe it" Why The Body Keeps the Score is the book she buys for strangers at restaurants Phish, Pucci, her Italian husband, and finding joy in the middle of heavy work Connect with Tamara Holder: Website: tamaraholderlaw.com Instagram (professional): @womensrightsattorney Instagram (personal): @tamara_holder Work with Erin Gerner: Erin coaches high-achieving female attorneys who are successful on paper but struggling with burnout, identity, and what's next — helping them redefine success on their own terms. 📅 Book a connection call: https:…