The Renaissance Lawyer Cable January, 2004

What if lawyers were peace-makers, problem-solvers and healers of conflict?

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The International Academy of Collaborative Lawyers maintains a calendar of collaborative law trainings held in the United states and Canada. For more information go to http://www.collabgroup.com/

Collaborative Lawyers of Saskatchewan Annual Meeting and Conference February 7, 2004 at the Hotel Saskatchewan Radisson Plaza, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Stu Webb, the originator of Collaborative Law, is the Featured Presenter in the morning session and will be speaking on how to overcome roadblocks in the collaborative process. Cost: $50.00 including lunch with Stu Webb. There will be a second afternoon training session put on by Palliser Conflict Resolution Inc. for a fee of $75.00. For more information or to register, contact law@huntermiller.com or call (306) 525-6103.

Collaborative Law Training Workshop, “Developing Conceptual Frameworks and Critical Skills.” February 19-20, 2004. Fort Lauderdale, FL. Presented by the Collaborative Family Lawyers Institute. Registration fee $295.00. For registration, call (954) 527-2700 or e-mail RSRLAWPA@aol.com. For more information go to http://www.collaborativefamlaw.com/

Level I Collaborative Divorce Training: February 19-21, 2004 in Phoenix, AZ and November 12-14, 2004 in Scottsdale, AZ. Collaborative Divorce presents a three-day training consisting of an overview of the roles of each discipline (attorney, financial and mental health) in the collaborative process, demonstration of the process, intra-disciplinary training of each separate discipline, ethical guidelines for the process, and inter-disciplinary team work on actual cases. For more information or to register go to http://www.collaborativedivorce.com/new_trainings.html

Narrative Mediation for Collaborative Practices February 27-28, 2004 in Oakland, CA. Presented by Gerald Monk, Ph.D. and John Winslade, Ph.D. A narrative approach to collaborative divorce is based upon the notion that our lives are shaped by the stories that people tell about us and by the stories that we tell ourselves. The practitioners' goal in the collaborative divorce team is to co-author cooperative stories with the divorcing couple that highlight their personal and relational strengths and competencies, rather than their conflict. This approach helps people separate themselves from conflict-saturated stories and gives them the opportunity to re-author post-divorce relationships in more cooperative and respectful ways. For more information go to http://www.collaborativedivorce.com/feb04training.html.

Washington State Bar Association's First State Bar Collaborative Law Symposium: March 5, 2004 in Seattle, WA. The morning program includes an address by State Supreme Court Justice Bobbe Bridge, a conceptual framework and practical skills presentation by Chip Rose, and a presentation on the ethical implications of practicing collaborative law by Chris Sutton of the Washington State Bar Association. The afternoon program includes individual practice area Tracks on using Collaborative Law in the Employment, Family and Business Law. Approved for CLE for Washington attorneys. For more information or to register go to http://www.wsba.org/cle/seminars/04129.htm

Collaborative Law Training, “Law, Money & Broken Promises: A Collaborative Team Approach to Managing Conflict.” March 5-6, 2004 in Boston, MA. The Massachusetts Collaborative Law Counsel presents a two-day training in the collaborative law process. For additional information or to register for the training, go to http://www.massclc.org/ or http://www.law.suffolk.edu/als/ddt.cfm?cid=396

The Collaborative Law Institute of Texas will be holding its Spring Retreat in Austin Texas on March 19-21, 2004. Dr. Sarah Weddington, winning counsel in Roe v. Wade will be the keynote speaker. Panels of leading practitioners discuss the best tips for a collaborative law practice. The Collaborative Law Institute invites attorneys and allied professionals from Texas and other states to attend. Registration: $200 for members, $300 for non-members. Registration online and review of the retreat brochure may be found at www.collablawtexas.org. Or, for more information contact Harry Tindall at htindall@tindallfoster.com

Save the Date! The International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP) Conference is scheduled for October 22-24, 2004 in Boston, MA. Further information will be posted on the IACP website at http://www.collabgroup.com/

Excellent Article Profiling Boston Area Lawyers: "From Ballistic to Holistic: Angry and depressed by win-at-any-cost legal work, a growing number of lawyers are seeking peace of mind - for their clients and themselves - by bringing spiritual alternatives to the practice of law" was published January 11, 2004 in the Boston Globe Magazine. This article profiles some of the people who are transforming the practice of law in the Boston area, including David Hoffman and the people at the Boston Law Collaborative, Rita Pollak (co-founder of the Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council), Cheryl Conner (whose programs and retreats for lawyers are listed below) and Erica Fox (who founded the Harvard Negotiation Insight Initiative). To read the article go to http://www.boston.com/news/globe/magazine/articles/2004/01/11/from_ballistic_to_holistic/

The New Prospects for Transforming Law and Society, founded by Cheryl Conner, MA, JD, offers workshops and retreats for small groups of lawyers, law students and judges, where participants can reflect on their "ways of being" and explore how to bring courage, inspiration and love to the law. Over the last 8 years, Cheryl has facilitated dialogue among law students, lawyers and judges about integrating spiritual, ethical and holistic perspectives within law and legal education. A recent illness has caused Cheryl to investigate further about mind, body, and habits of being with guidance from Native American healers, Tibetan Buddhist teachers, holistic healers, scientists, and spiritual friends. These expanded understandings will profoundly benefit the participants in these programs. New Prospects is offering the following programs at this time:

For more information, contact Cheryl Conner at (617)332-0327 or e-mail prospectsunltd@aol.com

The International Alliance of Holistic Lawyers is making plans for their next conference, with a theme of Community, in Austin, Texas next fall. Stay tuned for details. http://www.iahl.org/

4 Coaching

HAVING A LIFE: Creating work-life balance in the law. May 13-14, 2004 . University of Pennsylvania Law School, Philadelphia, PA. Hosted by ThirdPath Institute. With participation from: the University of Pennsylvania Law School, the Wharton School, and the University of Pennsylvania Women ’s Studies Program. Email: lawconference@thirdpath.org or call 215-747-8790. The conference will be geared towards lawyers, firm partners and managers, law students, legal scholars and legal career specialists. Themes to be addressed include:

The Legal Coaches Special Interest Group meets February 9, 2004 at 1 p.m. Eastern. The Legal SIG meets by telephone on the second Monday of each month at 1 p.m. Eastern. This month's Program is "Success Strategies you've used to overcome a major challenge," presented by Phyllis Sisenwine and Stewart Hirsch. Phyllis and Stewart have reached that pinnacle of success where both are sought after speakers and coaches. They embody what are the foundational tenets of superlative coaching: Integrity and the Theory of Attraction. We will share stories and strategies of success by overcoming challenges, and how that has made us holistically stronger as human beings and as coaches. JOIN us for what shall be a very spirited and uplifting hour! Call the Bridge Line: 407-649-8983 or for more information contact Warren Simonoff, ACG, Legal SIG Liaison at: WarrenSimonoff@Qwest.net.

5 Transformative Mediation

Transformative Family Mediation Seminar, February 9-13, 2004 in Minneapolis, MN.
This course is approved in MN and ND for the ADR Neutrals Roster and Pre-approved for 35.5 standard and 3.5 ethics CLE in Minnesota. This week-long seminar is described as fun, experiential, and interactive. You will learn active listening and other third-party communication skills, strategies for conflict transformation, how to manage divorce and custody issues in mediation and mediation ethics. For more information or to register, e-mail Dan@twincitiesmediation.com.

The North American Institute for Conflict Resolution provides training that builds inner, personal tools and resources for conflict management. The workshop “Bringing Your Heart to Work” is scheduled for March 6 & 7, 2004 in Vancouver B.C. This program teaches the essence of applied heart/work -- bringing forward more of who you are to whatever is at hand. The two-day workshop “Building Client Relationships from the Inside Out – Enriching the Practice of Law” is also available to interested groups. For more information or to subscribe to the newsletter Of Seeds and Sowers, go to http://www.crtraining.org/ or contact Barbara Ashley Phillips at (780) 465-1721 or programs@crtraining.org.

The Center for Mediation in Law offers training in the “Understanding Based Model of Mediation.” The overarching goal of this approach to mediation is to resolve conflict through understanding. Deeper understanding by the parties of their own and each other's perspectives, concerns, and priorities enables them to find creative and mutually rewarding solutions to their conflict. The Center offers the following upcoming programs:

MCLE credit available for many programs. The Center also provides mediation training programs in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Israel. For more information go to http://www.mediationinlaw.org/homepage.html

Narrative Mediation Training: Boston, MA. March 5-6, 2004. Gerald Monk, Ph.D. and John Winslade, Ph.D., authors of "Narrative Mediation: A New Approach to Conflict Resolution," will be providing training in Narrative mediation. This mediation approach concentrates on developing a relationship that is incompatible with conflict - built on stories of understanding, respect and collaboration. For more information contact cd@collaborativedivorce.com or 925-254-3606.

Institute for the Study of Conflict Transformation 2004 Symposium “Workplace Conflict Resolution: Designs for Success” March 14-15, 2004 at the South Texas College of Law in Houston, TX. Join experts on design, implementation and evaluation of workplace conflict resolution programs to hear about new developments in this area, ask questions and think about the answers with others working in this area. For more information go to http://transformativemediation.org/conferences.htm or contact Jennifer Jorgensen at jenniferjorgens@earthlink.net or at 845-452-7843.

Myers-Briggs and Conflict Resolution Seminar, Saturday, April 3, 2004, Suffolk University Law School, 120 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. This course explores ways mediators, facilitators, human resource professionals, and others who deal with conflict in the workplace or other settings can use the insights of Myers Briggs as a powerful tool in resolving conflict. Drawing on the ground-breaking work of Carl Jung, Myers and Briggs developed a way to understanding your - and others' - preferred ways of processing and evaluating information. We will begin to explore Jungian personality type theory, discuss how different personality types trigger each other in conflict, how different types are likely to react when in conflict, and focus on ways of helping people get "unstuck" in their disputes. Participants must determine their type prior to attending this course. Registration Fee: $175 by March 5, 2004, or $195 thereafter. MBTI administration and scoring is available through the instructor at additional cost. For more information go to http://www.disputed.com/training.htm? or contact DisputEd at 781-648-1234 or info@disputed.com.

Mediate.com maintains a calendar of mediation trainings and conferences throughout the United States. For more information go to http://mediate.com/calendar/

6 Humanizing Legal Education

Resuscitating the idea of an AALS-sponsored faculty development workshop on humanizing approaches to legal education. People interested in participating in or assisting this project can contact Larry Krieger at lkrieger@law.fsu.edu
Presenting research on student distress, shifting motivation and values to a dean's meeting in the near future. They discussed specific deans to contact for an entrée to this group. Larry Krieger welcomes additional suggestions and may be contacted at lkrieger@law.fsu.edu
The group generally felt that the humanizing initiative is progressing at many edges, largely due to the spontaneous efforts of many teachers and administrators who really care about their students. There is a website and listserv devoted to the movement to humanize legal education, which can be found at: http://www.law.fsu.edu/academic_programs/humanizing_lawschool.php

Institute for Law School Teaching 11th Annual Summer Conference, "Active Teaching and Learning" to be held July 9-10, 2004 at Gonzaga University School of Law, Spokane, WA. The conference will offer workshops that explore effective uses of Socratic dialog and active alternatives to Socratic dialog, such as discussion, simulation, writing, experiential methods, and others. For information, go to http://law.gonzaga.edu/ilst/04Conf/2004conf.htm or contact Paula Prather at (509) 323-3740

New Study on Law Students and Humanizing Legal Education: "Does Legal Education Have Undermining Effects on Law Students? Evaluating Changes in Motivation, Values, and Well Being," by K. Sheldon and L. Krieger, published in 22 Behav. Sci. Law 1 (2004).

Fresno Pacific University Center for Peacemaking and Conflict Studies (PACS) offers the “Basic Institute in Conflict Management and Mediation.” This five-day training is designed for people who wish to acquire basic understanding and skills in managing and resolving conflict, with an emphasis on restorative justice. Basic Institutes are scheduled for March 8-12, 2004 and August 9-13, 2004. PACS also offers a training in “Classroom Conflict and Peer Mediation” for four consecutive Wednesday nights, starting February 4, 2004. For more information go to http://peace.fresno.edu/events.shtml

Training for Victim Offender Dialogue in Crimes of Severe Violence. A Specialized Training to experience the embodiment of Healing Dialogue within Yourself and Others with David Doerfler and Jon Wilson. This unique program, originally developed and administered by David Doerfler, for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Victim Services Division, has resulted in extraordinary experiences of healing for victims of violent crime and for their offenders. Registration cost: $800. Trainings are limited to 12 participants and are scheduled for the following dates:

Specifically designed trainings in other locations can also be arranged. For more information, contact David Doerfler at (512) 263-7442 or safeplace49@aol.com

The Second International Conference on Restorative Justice, “Restorative Justice and Approaches: From Inspiration to Results." March 24-26, 2004, Winchester Guildhall, Hampshire, U.K. The conference, organized by the Winchester Restorative Justice Group, aims to provide an opportunity for participants at all levels of knowledge to learn how to apply and implement restorative principles to achieve real change in attitudes and behavior. For more information go to http://www.neilstewartassociates.com/li165/index.html or contact Rachel Garner to request a conference brochure at rachel.gardner@neilstewartassociates.co.uk. A pre-conference training in restorative conference facilitation will be held March 22-24, 2004. For information about the pre-conference training go to http://www.realjustice.org/Pages/trainings.html#Anchor-Facilitating-23240

Restorative Justice Spring Training Institute, April 26-30, 2004 at the Douglas College Campus, New Westminster, BC. There will be a one-day workshop focusing on Restorative Action in Schools, plus a five-day Basic Victim-Offender Mediation Training. Register by March 15 to take advantage of the Early Bird registration discount. For full details go to www.cjibc.org/training.html.

Interaction 2004, “Come Back to the Core: A Celebration of Conflict Resolution in Canada.” June 2-5, 2004, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. This conference will center around three main themes: 1) Celebrating the triumphs and understanding the struggles of 30 years of conflict resolution and restorative justice in Canada; 2) Highlighting well-researched, well-examined and “best” practices that can be duplicated; and 3) Reaching out to the public, demonstrating fresh approaches to expanding conflict resolution beyond the practitioner, with a special emphasis on the Arts. For more information go to http://www.crnetwork.ca/conference or contact Conflict Resolution Network Canada at crnetwork@crnetwork.ca.

International Conference on Nonviolent Communication (NVC). Helsinki Finland, June 5-6, 2004. This conference will offer lessons on NVC as well as discuss how NVC-based mediation can be used in victim-offender mediation, prisons, police work and other situations where people are experiencing conflict. For more information go to http://www.savannaconnexion.fi/International%20Conference.

The International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP) will hold the second in a series of three conferences dedicated to the theme of "Building a Global Alliance for Restorative Practices and Family Empowerment," August 5-7, 2004, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. To view the Call for Presenters and to submit a proposal, go to: http://www.iirp.org/bc04.

Fellowship of Reconciliation’s National Conference 2004, “Organizing the Real Superpower: People of the World Choose Peace.” August 5-9, 2004, Los Angeles, CA. The Fellowship of Reconciliation, begun in 1914, is an interfaith peace organization composed of women and men who have joined together to explore the power of love and truth for resolving human conflict. They will be holding a five day conference in Los Angeles to organize an ever-increasing world peace-force to work unflinchingly for justice and reconciliation. For more information go to http://www.forusa.org/Events/NatConference-2004/Default.html

International Conference on Restorative Justice, “New Frontiers in Restorative Justice: Advancing Theory and Practice.” December 2-5, 2004, Massey University Albany, Auckland, New Zealand. Presented by the Centre for Justice and Peace Development. This conference will examine the new challenges the restorative justice movement faces as it moves into its second generation. For more information go to http://justpeace.massey.ac.nz/. To express interest in attending and/or to offer a presentation email newfrontiers@massey.ac.nz or write to Dr. Warwick Tie, Centre for Justice and Peace Development, School of Social and Cultural Studies, Massey University, Private Bag 102 904, North Shore MSC, Auckland, New Zealand. Closing date for the submission of abstracts is May 31, 2004.

Restorative Justice Online Magazine published by PRI's Centre for Justice and Reconciliation contains articles and resources on Restorative Justice. To see current and past issues go to http://www.restorativejustice.org/

Creative Problem Solving Conference, “Preventing and Solving Legal Problems Creatively.” March 4-6, 2004. California Western School of Law in San Diego, California announces its second international conference exploring problem solving and preventive approaches to law, lawyering, and judging. For more information contact Karen Miller at kmiller@cwsl.edu or go to the conference website at http://www.cwsl.edu/conference2004.

Western Society of Criminology 31^st Annual Conference, “Criminology and Practice: Expanding the Horizon of Collaboration." February 20-21, 2004 in Long Beach, CA. The call for papers and other information about the conference is at: http://www.sonoma.edu/cja/wsc/wsc2004.html or contact Sue Cote, WSC Program Committee Chair, California State University, Sacramento at (916) 278-6437 or scote@csus.edu

The Center for Mental Health Services & Criminal Justice Research Presents its First Biennial Conference, “Reentry to Recovery: People with Mental Illness Coming Home from Prison or Jail.” April 14-16, 2004. Sheraton Society Hill Hotel, Philadelphia, PA. The goal of the conference is to bring together policymakers, practitioners, academics, advocates, and consumers to explore issues facing persons with mental illness returning to the community from correctional facilities. For more information go to http://www.cmhs-cjr.rutgers.edu/conference.html.

Tantur Ecumenical Institute for Theological Studies International Conference on Forgiveness, “Forgiveness and Its Dimensions.” May 23-26, 2004 in Jerusalem, Israel. This three-day conference will look at the many dimensions of forgiveness in the Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox and Jewish traditions. For more information go to www.come.to/tantur

The Greek Conference 2004, “Professional Responsibilities: Where to Now . . . Ethics, Etiquette and Culture (Perspectives of Professional Lives).” May 23-29, 2004 at Rhythmna Beach Hotel and Resort, Crete, Greece. This conference features keynote speaker David B. Wexler, who will lead a sub-stream to address relevant issues of therapeutic jurisprudence, in conjunction with Professor Bruce Winick. For further information go to http://www.greekconference.com.au/intro.htm or contact the conference coordinator at administration@greekconference.com.au.

The International Association of Forensic Mental Health Services will be holding their 4th Annual Conference, “Mental Health Services at the Interface of Mental Disorder, Addiction and Crime.” June 6-9, 2004 in Stockholm, Sweden. The deadline for abstract submissions is January 15, 2004. For more information go to http://www.iafmhs.org/iafmhs.asp.

Conference Announcement and Call For Proposals: The National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare (NCSACW) is holding it's first National Conference on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare and the Dependency Court, July 14 and 15, 2004 at the Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor in Baltimore, MD. The goal of the conference is to encourage all three systems to work together to address the problems for alcohol and drug involved child welfare cases. Proposals are due by December 5, 2003 at 5:00 p.m. PST. For more information and to submit a workshop proposal, go to: http://www.cffutures.com/National_Center/SavetheDate/SavetheDate.pdf or contact NCSACW at (714) 505-3525 or ncsacw@samhsa.gov.

Grant Announcements for Funding of Specialized Drug Courts: The Bureau of Justice Assistance has released solicitations for funding of specialized drug courts. All applications are due February 27, 2004. All applications must be submitted via the Office of Justice Programs Grants Management System at https://grants.ojp.usdoj.gov/. For more information, go to: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/drugcourts.html

New Therapeutic Jurisprudence Book Published: “Involuntary Detention and Therapeutic Jurisprudence: International Perspectives on Civil Commitment.” Edited by Kate Diesfeld and Ian Freckelton. This collection is written from a therapeutic jurisprudence perspective and draws on international contributors who all share a commitment to evaluating whether the civil detention processes protect the liberty, dignity and justice interests of those with mental illnesses and intellectual disabilities. For more information or to order, go to: www.ashgate.com

New Book on The Relationship Between Therapeutic Jurisprudence and Elder Law: “The Law and Older Persons: Is Geriatric Jurisprudence Therapeutic?” For more information, see http://www.cap-press.com.

Law in Context, a law journal affiliated with La Trobe University law school in Melbourne,Vic.,Australia, published a special issue devoted to Therapeutic Jurisprudence in December, 2003, edited by Marilyn McMahon and David Wexler. The complete contents of issue (Volume 20, Issue 2), with links to the abstracts, can be seen at http://www.fedpress.aust.com/journals/journal.asp?issn=08115796#15

New Articles on Domestic Violence Courts in Criminology & Public Policy, Volume 3, No. 1, November 2003:

10 Integrating Law, Politics, and Spirituality

New College of California Announces the Project for Integrating Spirituality, Law, and Politics, a nationwide network of lawyers, law professors, law students, and others interested in the progressive transformation of law. The Project seeks develop and articulate a new vision of law’s relationship to social transformation, and seeks to bring together leaders and activists in such spiritual/political/humanistic legal movements as Restorative Justice, Understanding-based Mediation, Collaborative Law, and Humanizing Legal Education under a common theoretical and practical vision that can unify their respective efforts. For information go to http://www.spiritlawpolitics.org/.

The Tenth Annual Rebellious Lawyering Conference. February 20-22, 2004 at Yale University, New Haven, CT. The Rebellious Lawyering Conference is an annual, student-run conference that brings together practitioners, law students, and community activists/advocates from around the country to discuss innovative, progressive approaches to law and social change. For information, e-mail georgia.albert@yale.edu. Details will also be posted at http://islandia.law.yale.edu/

Community Lawyering in Massachusetts: Neighborhood Legal Services is a free provider of civil legal assistance for low income residents of Essex County, Massachusetts, and is a pioneer in the field of community lawyering. In their community lawyering project, they assist residents of low income communities speak for themselves, effect change on their own terms and build the social, economic and human services organizations and institutions they need to build healthy neighborhoods and speak to governmental and institutional power. For information about the Community Lawyering project and its recent activities, go to http://www.neighborhoodlaw.org/page/122224&cat_id=1349

12 Lawyers as Peacemakers

12th Annual International Conference on Conflict Resolution (ICR): "Sharing Tools for Personal/Global Harmony" May 9-19, 2004. St. Petersburg, Russia. Held each spring in St. Petersburg, Russia, this conference represents a collaboration between two institutes - one American, one Russian. This year's program includes an added focus on the dynamics of terrorism and the "Other" throughout the world, and on issues in the Middle East and South Asia. Call for proposals due by March 1, 2004. For more information go to http://ahpweb.org/cbi/icr.html

Call for Papers: The 10th International Society for Justice Research Conference will be held in Saskatchewan on June 30th - July 3rd, 2004. The Conference allows professionals in the social and behavioural sciences to meet and exchange ideas and research findings (both basic and applied) with regards to the topic of social justice. This year's theme is Social Justice in the World Today: Theory and Practice. Major sub-themes of the conference include: Justice and Indigenous Peoples, Justice and Policing, Social Capital and Civil Society, Distributive and Procedural Justice, Justice in Educational Settings, as well as Justice and Intergroup Relations. For more information, see the Conference website at http://www.uregina.ca/isjr/socialjustice.html.

Summer Peacebuilding & Development Institute 2004, American University Washington, D.C. USA. The Peacebuilding and Development Summer Institute provides knowledge, practical experience and skills for practitioners, teachers and students involved in conflict resolution, peacebuilding, humanitarian assistance and development. The Summer Institute will focus on various approaches to mediation, negotiation, facilitation, reconciliation and dialogue, particularly in conflict-torn and developing regions. Participants will explore innovative methods of promoting cultural diversity with respect to public policy, community and religion, war and post-conflict environments, while expanding their knowledge and skills in a participatory and interactive learning environment. For further information and summer 2004 application got to http://www.american.edu/sis/peacebuilding or e-mail pcrinst@american.edu.

2004 Association of Conflict Resolution Conference “Valuing Peace in the 21^st Century: Expanding the Art and Practice of Conflict Resolution.” September 29 – October 2, 2004 at the Sacramento Convention Center in Sacramento, California. The conference will address a wide variety of themes, including emerging issues facing practitioners in the 21st century, innovations in conflict resolution training, and opportunities for conflict resolution practice in the 21st century. For more information go to http://www.acrnet.org/conferences/ac04/index.htm

Bradley L. Winch in now collecting "chicken soup" style stories that deal with creating peace in our own lives and on the planet. Story guidelines, in seven languages, are available at: http://www.peacemaker.st/. In the alternative, e-mail Bradley at: blwjalmar@att.net and he will send a MSWord document with the guidelines.

New website of the European Platform for Conflict Prevention and Transformation at http://www.conflictprevention.org/. For those of you interested in the goal of "effective action in conflict prevention from the community to the global level," this site will be of interest to you.

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RLS announces the 2004 Officers for the organization: Maureen T. Holland, President; Melanie Carstarphen, Vice-president and Secretary; and Kevin Ginsberg, Treasurer. Kim Wright returns as Chairman of the Board along with returning members Past President, Donna Boris, membership committee chair Cindy Zatzman.

Chairman of the Board, J. Kim Wright: http://www.consciouscoach.com/

President of the Board, Maureen Holland mtholland@aol.com and through http://www.hollandattorney.com/.

Vice President & Secretary: Melanie Carstarphen: www.coachadvocate.com

Treasurer: Kevin Ginsberg

Membership Director: Cindy Zatzman: http://www.practical-ethics.com/

Past President: Donna Boris

The Renaissance Lawyer Society is seeking additional Board members. If you are interested, or if you know someone who would make a great addition to the Board, please contact the President Maureen T. Holland at mtholland@renaissancelawyer.com.

RLS is also seeking those persons who are interested and would be willing to help organize periodic regional and/or local meetings for RLS. RLS recognizes that in person support and discussions with others in your area over coffee, lunch, dinner, wine or cheese (or the like) are important to the continued growth and transformation of individuals and the legal system. These meetings could be monthly or quarterly, depending on the interest in your area. The RLS Board is willing to provide support for you in terms of structure, personal assistance, and contact info for your region, if available, for those local and/or regional leaders. Please contact the President Maureen T. Holland at mtholland@renaissancelawyer.com for additional information. "

Renaissance Lawyer Society founding board members J. Kim Wright and Dolly Garlo, along with Marty Price, have written an article on the movement that is published in this month's Washington Bar News. See:

Transformational Law: New Approaches Expand Choices in Law Practice at http://www.wsba.org/media/publications/barnews/feb-04-wright-garlo-price.htm .

Other articles in this issue include:

Collaborative Law Reaches Out by Stefani Quane and Rachel Felbeck at http://www.wsba.org/media/publications/barnews/feb-04-quane-felbeck.htm and

Respecting Lawyers by Paul Lehto at
http://www.wsba.org/media/publications/barnews/feb-04-lehto.htm

Ariadne's Thread Retreats led by Jennifer Tull provide retreats for women going through divorce and other relationship transitions. Ariadne’s Thread also offer a series of retreats for lawyers, counselors and other health care professionals who know that healing in their own lives will support them in more effectively healing others. Retreats in 2004 are scheduled February 12-15, April 15-18, June 17-20, and September 30-October 3. For more information go to http://www.aspaforthesoul.com/

"Courage to Be" Weekend Retreat for Lawyers offered by New Prospects for Transforming Law and Society at Prospect Rock, Lincoln, Vermont. As lawyers, we may be reluctant to address the business of "being." But, so many in our lives depend on us for direction, advice, support and strength! We owe it to them and as well as to ourselves, to be our truest most powerful selves. The first weekend retreat is scheduled for Friday, May 21, 2004, 6:00 p.m. - Sunday, May 23, 2004, 2:00 p.m. For more information about this workshop, or to inquire about programming counseling or customized sessions for your organization, contact Cheryl Conner at (617) 332-0327 or e-mail prospectsunlted@aol.com.

Presidio Dialogue, “Conscious Law: Possibility or Oxymoron?” February 24, 2004, 7 p.m. at The Golden Gate Club in the Presidio, San Francisco, California. Join an open dialogue about the legal system and ways it can be transformed to serve justice, function healthily, and be a powerful force for transformation. Speakers include our very own (Advisor) Stewart Levine, (past board member) Neil Olson and (Chairman) J. Kim Wright. To register or for more information go to http://www.thepresidiodialogues.org/cal/022404.html or contact The Presidio Dialogues at (415) 550-1211 (prompt #2) or info@thepresidiodialogues.org.

Upcoming Conference Call with Family Law Practitioners, February 19, 2004, 7:00 p.m. Eastern/4:00 p.m. Pacific time. Mark Soboslai is a family lawyer in Connecticut who is working on a book about lawyers specializing in divorce law. As part of the research for this book, he will be holding a conference call with other divorce lawyers from various parts of the country to discuss the regional differences in "legal culture." Call 203-226-5759 to join, or for more information e-mail Mark at markslaw@optonline.net. Callers will be asked to comment on the following issues:

17 Jobs & Opportunities

Fresno Pacific University maintains a listing of mediation, restorative justice and other peace building job openings at http://peace.fresno.edu/rjjobs.php

Experienced Mediators in Private Practice wanting Additional Business: National Mediation provides mediation and arbitration services to over corporations and consumers nationwide, and is continuing to expand. Mediators have their own mediation practices and service NMC clients for supplemental income and additional opportunities to mediate and develop their reputations further. If you are a mediator interested in possible panel membership, visit http://www.nationalmediation.com/practitioners/membership.cfm

Doctoral Fellowships at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL There are two different post-doctoral fellowships at the Dispute Resolution Research Center for 2004. One is in dispute resolution and negotiation at Kellogg and requires a Ph.D in a social science discipline. The other is a joint Law School/Kellogg Post-Doctoral Fellowship and requires both a J.D. and a Ph.D. in a social science discipline. You may apply for one or both of these fellowships with a single application. Applications due February 15, 2004. Decisions will be announced around April 15, 2004. For further information, go to http://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/drrc/post_doctoral.htm.

The University of Tennessee College of Law is seeking applicants for the position of Director of the Center for Advocacy and Dispute Resolution. The position will begin on July 1, 2004. This is a 12-month tenure-track faculty position. In addition to teaching in the advocacy curriculum and contributing to legal scholarship, the Director has broad responsibilities, including administering, coordinating, and directing the advocacy curriculum; recruiting and supervising adjunct faculty; facilitating Center-related activities at the College of Law; promoting interaction among students and faculty of the College of Law and other members of the University and outreach to the practicing bar; publicizing and fund-raising for the Center; advising students; and facilitating Center-related research. For more information, go to http://www.law.utk.edu/employmentopps.htm

University of Victoria, Office of Equity and Human Rights is seeking applicants for the position of Director, Human Rights. The Director, Human Rights will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of University human rights programs, policies, and budgets in compliance with human rights legislation; collaborating with members of the campus community; supporting the development of educational programs in conjunction with the Executive Director of Human Resources and the Director of Equity Issues; and receiving, investigating and resolving human rights complaints. The search committee will begin reviewing applications January 7, 2004. For more information go to http://web.uvic.ca/human_resources/postings/3305.html

Kennesaw State University is looking for a Director of the Masters of Science in Conflict Management Program. If you are interested, contact them about the requirements. Send letter of application addressing qualifications, teaching philosophy, and scholarship activity; current curriculum vita; three letters of recommendation; and official graduate transcripts to Dr. Helen Ridley, Search Chair, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Road, #2301, Kennesaw, GA 30144-5591. For more information about the program go to http://www.kennesaw.edu/pols/mscm/

Vantage Partners is seeking a Trainer. Vantage Partners is an international consulting and training firm, dedicated to bringing the principles and skills of effective negotiation and communication into the workplace. Vantage Partner's theory and practice builds on the work of the Harvard Negotiation Project. The Trainer, in conjunction with internal and external members of staff, and at the direction of the Associate Director, will primarily be responsible for the ongoing delivery of Vantage Partners training materials. The Trainer’s primary responsibilities will be to deliver, on average, 80-100 days of training per year. Secondary responsibilities may include content design and development, training and developing junior members of staff, as well as client-relationship cultivation and support. An ideal applicant has outstanding academic credentials, familiarity with Vantage Partners’ vision, methodology and intellectual property, with an advanced degree (Masters, JD, PhD or MBA) preferred and 2-4 years experience with ADR and 2 – 4 years of professional teaching/training experience. The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $120, 000 annually (plus discretionary performance and delivery bonus). Please e-mail resume and cover letter to: Terri Costigan, Operations Manager at tcostigan@vantagepartners.com. For more information regarding the Vantage group, please go to: www.vantagepartners.com, www.vantagetechnologies.com or www.vantage-training.com

Summer Opportunity in Conflict Resolution Practice. The Institute for International Mediation and Conflict Resolution (IIMCR) offers the 2004 International Student Symposium on Negotiation and Conflict Resolution July 17 -- August 14, 2004 at The Hague, Netherlands. During the program, up to one hundred participants from around the world will sharpen their understanding of conflict resolution through lectures, negotiation and mediation trainings and detailed multilateral simulations. The Symposium is academically accredited by the [UBC] local university partner, Erasmus University Rotterdam, and open to graduate students, highly-qualified undergraduate students, and young professionals. For more information, or to apply, go to http://www.iimcr.org/.

Search for Common Ground Summer Internships: Search for Common Ground is seeking two Everett Interns for a 10-week period during the summer semester to support one of the following programs: Search for Common Ground in the USA, Middle East, Sub-Saharan Africa, Institutional Learning & Research, CG Partnership and Arts and Culture. Search for Common Ground's (SFCG) mission is to transform how people deal with conflict - away from adversarial approaches and toward cooperative solutions. We endeavor to expose interns fully to the organization's mission by giving them substantive work in support of our programs, while balancing it with the necessary administrative tasks that come with running an international organization. Interns must have completed at least two semesters of college education, must be a current undergraduate or graduate student attending a United States University, or have just graduated in 2004, and should have a strong interest in the conflict resolution field. Everett interns will receive a weekly stipend of $230 per week for 10 weeks. Applications are due by March 31, 2004. For more information go to http://www.sfcg.org/aboutusempdetail.cfm?locus=Employment&name=programs&programid=622

Research Positions in Security and Conflict Reduction in Asia . The East-West Center is accepting applications for two (2) Research Fellow positions in security and conflict management in Asia . Both will be located at the East-West Center Washington and work with the director to initiate and lead research projects, organize seminars, assist with publications, publish individually in peer-reviewed journals and raise funds for research projects. The Fellow in Internal Conflicts in Asia should have a Ph.D. or equivalent in comparative or international politics and a good conceptual and theoretical understanding of the dynamics and management of internal security and conflicts in South and Southeast Asia . The Fellow in International Conflicts in Asia should have a Ph.D. or equivalent is international politics and a good conceptual and theoretical understanding of the dynamics and management of international conflicts in Northeast and South Asia . Candidates must have a strong publication record, commitment to analytical policy-relevant research, and good communications skills with fluency in English. They also must have the ability to work collaboratively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, contribute to the programs of the East-West Center , and orient their research to the Center's institutional objective. Asian language fluency is an asset. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience and attractive benefits package. Recent Ph.D.: $48,451 - 53,298; Ph.D. plus four or more years post-Ph.D. experience: $58,070 - $63,877; Ph.D. plus eight or more years post-Ph.D. experience: $69,054 - $75,961. For more information, visit: http://washington.eastwestcenter.org/ . An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Justice Studies: Assistant Professor (Conflict Resolution), James Madison University Virginia . Background in communication studies and teaching interest in family, gender and community issues desirable. Review begins February 15, 2004 . Submit letter of application, vita, relevant teaching evaluations, syllabi, writing sample and other supporting material to: Conflict Resolution Search Committee, CLASS, MSC 1101, JMU, Harrisonburg , Virginia 22807.

California Mediators Wanted: Expert mediators with J.D. degrees in San Francisco, San Jose, Sacramento, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Orange County are sought to join a new California panel. We're fortunate to count among our neutrals the former general counsel of two public companies, a retired U.S. Tax Court Judge, and a former neutral from the largest ADR firm in the state. Our principals have been involved in the dispute resolution industry since 1987. In accordance with industry convention, panelists are independent contractors. They accept cases in their preferred practice areas to meet their desired workload. Practicing attorneys, retired judges, and law school professors seeking to make mediation a bigger, or better managed, part of their worklife are encouraged to apply. While our current geographic focus is California , experienced neutrals in other U.S. states are also encouraged to contact us. Please reply in complete confidence with a resume to panel@mediatorswanted.com . Thank you. http://mediatorswanted.com/

ASSISTANT DEAN FOR JUDICIAL AFFAIRS & MEDIATION SERVICES, Middle Tennessee State University. This position reports to the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs. The Assistant Dean will be responsible for the investigation and disposition of student disciplinary matters and for the coordination of mediation services for students. The Assistant Dean will advise the Student Government Association Student Traffic Court ; assist with alcohol and substance abuse programming; provide counseling of an academic, personal, and social nature with referrals to appropriate agencies and offices; provide support services and lines of communication with appropriate university offices and serve as ex-officio member of assigned university committees. Qualifications include Master's degree in Student Affairs Administration, Student Development, Higher Education, or related field or JD required, and 1-3 years of directly related work experience. Prior experience and training in formal mediation desirable. Salary: Commensurate with education and experience. Filing Deadline: Review of applications will begin on 1/13/04 and continue until the position is filled. Please submit: (1) a cover letter, indicating interest in the position and specifying job title and position number in your letter, and (2) an MTSU Application for Employment Form (available by printing off the Internet at http://mtsu32.mtsu.edu:11130/empl/ or by calling (615) 898-2928). Submit to: Middle Tennessee State University , Employment Office, Murfreesboro , TN 37132 .

The University of Limerick, Ireland, is seeking to appoint a Chair in Peace and Conflict Studies. This post, which is in the Department of Politics and Public Administration, is tenable from 1 September 2004 . Candidates must have a substantial international research and publication record in Peace and Conflict Studies from the perspective of political science and international relations, with a specific focus on one of the following areas: ethno-political conflict conflict resolution, or post-conflict peace building. Practical experience in any of these areas and knowledge of the relationship between development issues and the incidence and evolution of conflict would be an advantage. A PhD in a relevant area and experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in higher education in any of these areas, and particularly supervision at PhD level, is essential. The person appointed should be an academic leader, with vision and the capacity to further develop the University's profile in the area of Peace and Conflict Studies. The appointee will also be expected to contribute to and help develop the Department's teaching programmes in this area. The ability to develop the Department's teaching programmes in the related area of International Studies, and more broadly within the Politics area will be an advantage. Informal enquiries regarding the post may also be directed to: Dr Neil Robinson, Department of Politics and Public Administration, University of Limerick , Limerick , Ireland . Tel. (353 61) 202320 Fax (353 61) 202569 Email: neil.robinson@uLie Application material available from: Human Resources, University of Limerick , Limerick , Ireland . Tel: (353 61) 202700 Fax: (353 61) 331881 Email: hr@ul.ie The closing date for receipt of completed application forms is: Friday 30th January 2004 . Further information about the University may be obtained from: http://www.ul.ie/

Peace and Conflict Studies Professor: The Peace and Conflict Studies program at Conrad Grebel University College, a Mennonite church-affiliated college at the University of Waterloo, Ontario, seeks to fill a full-time continuing faculty position at the assistant professor level, to begin July 2004. Peace and Conflict Studies is an interdisciplinary, undergraduate program at the University of Waterloo. Candidates should possess a PhD in a field related to peace and conflict studies and have teaching and research expertise in one or more of the following areas: theories of peace and conflict; theories and practice of conflict resolution; international studies; global development; human rights. The candidate's ability to teach in another area of the humanities or social sciences is desirable. Applications should contain a cover letter detailing teaching and research expertise, a curriculum vitae, names of three referees, and other evidence of the candidate's suitability for the position. Applicants should be sympathetic to the traditions and beliefs of the Mennonite church. The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications on February 27, 2004. Please direct all inquiries and applications to Marlene Epp, Academic Dean, Conrad Grebel University College, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, N2L 3G6, mgepp@uwaterloo.ca. Telephone: 519-885-0220 x257. For more information about the College and its programs, visit the website at http://grebel.uwaterloo.ca/

Vice President for Human Resources & Employee Relations- This position is responsible for all elements of personnel administration pertaining to employees of Shoreline Community College in Washington. Salary range is $88,000 - $95,000 with additional $4,500 with JD/LMM and experience in employment law. Qualifications: Minimum three years' successful experience in labor relations, including collective bargaining and arbitration; familiarity with public sector employee benefits and laws; master's degree from an accredited institution and minimum three years' management experience. Shoreline is a comprehensive community college located on 83 scenic acres near Puget Sound just north of Seattle . This location offers exceptional livability, spectacular natural beauty, and a full range of cultural and sporting events. For position description/official application call (206) 546-5894, ext. 3306, see us at http://success.shore.ctc.edu/hr or mail: Human Resources, Shoreline Community College , 16101 Greenwood Avenue N. , Shoreline WA 98133. Contact Info: E-mail : scchr@ctc.edu Phone : (206) 546-4769 Human Resources; Shoreline Comm. College; 16101 Greenwood Ave N; Shoreline, WA 98133 - 5696

Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Labor Studies; Indiana University: Indianapolis Campus and Kokomo Campus, The DLS seeks candidates for two twelve -month positions. One position is located at the Indiana University Indianapolis (IUPUI) campus; the other position is located at the Indiana University Kokomo (IUK) campus. Responsibilities: Coordinate and teach in the DLS credit program on such subjects as labor law, employment law, health and safety, contract negotiations, grievance representation and arbitration. The position also includes teaching in the DLS non-credit program. Develop and maintain working relationships with DLS faculty and labor organizations. Weekend/evening work and travel are required. Qualifications: A doctorate or other terminal degree in a closely related field is ordinarily expected for appointment at the assistant professor rank. A doctorate or other terminal degree in a closely related field is expected for appointment at the associate professor rank. Candidates with J.D. degrees with specialization and experience in labor and employment law are encouraged to apply. Demonstrated competence in teaching core labor studies courses is also required. Candidates for the rank of assistant professor should possess significant research potential. Candidates for the rank of associate professor should possess a significant research record. A demonstrated knowledge of, and commitment to working in areas relevant to organized labor are required. Direct labor union experience is preferred. The review of applications will begin February 15, 2004 , and continue until an appointment is made. To apply, please submit the following items: curriculum vitae/resume including teaching, full work history, and labor union experience; a cover letter outlining your background and qualifications; a statement explaining your concept of the discipline of labor studies; the campus location that you wish to apply for; and the names and addresses of three references to: Professor Mark Crouch, Chair, Search and Screen Committee; Division of Labor Studies, IPFW; 2101Coliseum Blvd. E.; Kettler G28; Fort Wayne, IN 46805; e-mail: crouch@ipfw.edu

New Listserv, “Life After Law” This is discussion group for people who are in business (whether self-employed, employed by another, artist, writer, et cetera) after practicing law. What was the next step? How did your legal training and experience help you with that next step -- or not? Why did you leave the practice? Are you still practicing law in some capacity? Do the ethical constraints and procedures you learned affect your marketing practices? To subscribe go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LifeAfterLaw or just send an empty e-mail to LifeAfterLaw-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.

Ongoing Teleconferences and On-Line Text Conferences: Mediation Training Institute host open-to-the-public, non-commercial, on-line events on a variety of topics of interest to people interested in improving organizational performance by better management of conflict. For a calendar of scheduled conferences, or for more information, go to http://www.mediationworks.com/

Season for Nonviolence: We are now in the "Season for Nonviolence." Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mahatma Gandhi are the 20th century saints of nonviolence. They showed us that the moral force of love is stronger than the coercive force of oppression. Every year, for 64 days between the anniversaries of the deaths of these two great men (January 30 and April 4), we celebrate the Season for Nonviolence, when individuals and groups all over the world are encouraged to re-commit themselves to nonviolence as a way of life and as a road to peace and social change.

Professor Susan Daicoff's book, "Lawyer Know Thyself: A Psychological Analysis of Personality Strengths and Weakness" is now published and available for purchase at Amazon.com. Professor Daicoff's book expands on her research into the lawyer personality, lawyer distress and dissatisfaction, decline in professionalism and the low public opinion of the profession. It also offers hope for these maladies in the form of the "Comprehensive Law Movement." For more information on Professor Daicoff's work, see her website at http://www.fcsl.edu/faculty/daicoff/law.htm

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