Monthly News from the Transforming the Law Movement
Editors: Cheryl Stephens and J. Kim Wright.
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Contents:
1 CLE
2 Salons
3 Special Interest Groups
4 RL Leadership
5 Announcements
6 Conferences and Symposiums
7 Retreats
8 Other Gatherings and Events
9 Job Listings and Business Opportunities
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CLE
Collaborative Law Level II Basic Training for lawyers who have little or no training or experience in Collaboration. 9 to 5, February 8, Hayes Mansion Conference Center, San Jose, CA. $245 includes continental breakfast and lunch. [$225 for members of Collaborative Law Association.] Call Jean at (408) 973-1001 for more information and registration materials. Trainers will be: David Weinberg, JD, Michael Lowy JD, Nancy Ross, LCSW and Karen Russell, JD.
Advanced Collaborative Law workshop, February 16
and 17, Ontario, California. Essential skills for successful dispute resolution.
The lead trainer who created the Conflict Partnership™ and Partnership
LifeSkills™ processes is facilitator/mediator Dudley Weeks, PhD., author of THE EIGHT
ESSENTIAL STEPS TO CONFLICT RESOLUTION. Dr. Weeks has successfully used
these skills around the world to resolve conflict, earning two nominations for the Nobel
Peace Prize (one by Nelson Mandela). Conflict Partnership™ and Partnership
LifeSkills™ are tools you need for a successful Collaborative Law practice as
well as all other situations where a sustainable settlement must be reached. Up to
13 hours of continuing legal education are offered. For more information www.dignifieddivorce.com/seminar.html.
Collaborative Divorce Training Milwaukee, Wisconsin, March 8-9, 2002. For attorneys, mental health professionals and financial advisors. Trainers include Stu Webb, Peggy Thompson, Pauline Tesler , Nancy Ross, A. Rodney Nurse, Talia Katz, Cathy Lynn Daigle and Vicki Carpel Miller. Contact Diane Diel (414-427-5355; ddiel@ddiellaw.com) or Susan A. Hansen (414-273-2422; sahlaw@execpc.com) or check out the team website at www.collaborativedivorce.com or the Wisconsin Council website at www.collabdivorce.com.
The Lawyers Workshop (TM) (28 credits!) Pennsylvania Locations. * Learn How Your Practice Can Support What Is Important in Your Life; * Find Satisfaction In Your Practice; * Have Fun In Your Practice; * Enhance Your Consensus Building Skills; * Create Strategies For Career Development; * Create Work That Is Fulfilling and Inspiring. E mail lcoffey@wolfblock.com or call 215-977-2004 for details. February 8 to 10.
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Salons (by conference call)
Transforming
the Law Salon
Thursdays at 7 pm Eastern/4 pm Pacific. New series starting soon on publishing and
speaking with expert guest speakers. Limited to first 30 callers at 1-702-876-3250.
Email jkimwright@renaissancelawyer.com
for more information.
First
Wednesdays: Law Student Salon
February 6 at 6:30 p.m. Eastern/3:30 pm Pacific at 702.876.3250
"First Wednesdays" serves as a network and support system for law students. Contact Kevin Ginsberg at KevinGinsberg@renaissancelawyer.com to express your interest.
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Special Interest Groups
Thursday January 31, 2002: dialogue on determining responsibility in a restorative method. Reserved to the first thirty participants. Contact us ahead of time to make sure positions are open. This conversation will take place at 5:30 EST, 4:30 CST , 3:30 MST, 2:30 PST. The number 702-876- 3250. There is a strict one-hour time limit on this conversation. For more info, contact Tony Brown at tony@fcrjquaker.org
Law and
Spirituality - held the
fourth Monday of each month by telephone. Email PatSullivan@renaissancelawyer.com
for more information. Meet at 702-876-3250 [February
25]
Litigation and
Spirituality Meets
third Monday of every month at 6pm PST. Email Kathy Clark at CoachKAC@aol.com
for info. [February 18]
Transforming
Practices Coaches meet monthly on first Monday of the month at 1 pm
Eastern/10 am Pacific by telephone bridge line. For coaches who are committed to
transforming the practice of law. Contact Kim Wright jkimwright@renaissancelawyer.com
for more info. [February 4]
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RL Leadership Events
RLS Board of Directors has openings.
If you want more information or to be considered, email jkimwright@renaissancelawyer.com
or kevinginsberg@renaissancelawyer.com.
Committees
meet by teleconference. Some meet weekly; some less frequently. For
information on joining an RL committee, email jkimwright@renaissancelawyer.com
Gatherings:
We have begun to gather with local and regional groups across the country. If you wish
to host a gathering in your area, contact Kim Wright at jkimwright@renaissancelawyer.com
Our Director of Integrity, Purpose and Joy, Pat Sullivan worked for more than 500 lawyers in every field of law while paying for a graduate program in spirituality and psychology, then developing her own business. "I've seen first-hand the need for change in law firms large and small," says Pat, "but I've also been privileged to meet the heart and soul of a vital profession. I dream of the day when lawyers are known for integrity in all its meanings: whole, ethical, authentic, connected." Pat co-founded the ABA LPM's I-Group on Work-Life Excellence. She is the author of more than 100 articles and columns on meaningful work (several of which can be found on the Renaissance Lawyer site), and she recently completed her first book, Work with Meaning, Work with Joy. More information about Pat's work is available at www.visionary-resources.com. Call her at 510-530-0284. Pat was interviewed recently for the Minnesota Public Radio Marketplace "Faith and Fortune" Series Dec. 17 - 19 Morning Report "Faith and Fortune: God in the Workplace". www.marketplace.org/morning_report/faith.html
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Announcements
Our Founding Member conference
was a tremendous success and we exceeded our goal for founding members.
Our general membership campaign has set a goal of 3,000 members for 2002. Email KevinGinsberg@renaissancelawyer.com
for more information.
Looking for a Few Good Methodologists. The American Society of Criminology meeting will be in Chicago, November 13-16, 2002. Submitting a proposal for a research panel session on what to measure, how to measure it, and what how to interpret the results called: Restorative Justice Research Methodology. If you could present a paper on this topic, please write to pmccold@aol.com by March 15, 2002.
Themis Assembly: Professional Development and R&R&R retreat for Women Lawyers. May 31, June 1 & 2, Vancouver, Canada. Co-sponsored by Renaissance Lawyer and Lawyer Coaches Directory. Visit www.ThemisAssembly.com or contact CherylStephens@Renaissancelawyer.com
Restorative Justice Week 2002 is coming April 14-21, 2002. The theme is Visionary Law. To get information about restorative justice or learn more about programs contact Friends Committee on Restorative Justice at tony@fcrjquaker.org. Requests are also made for activities in your area to call attention to RJ or the need for RJ.
International Association of Conflict Management. Call for Proposals at www.iacm-conflict.org deadline is February 1. The 15th annual conference will be held in Salt Lake City, UT on June 9 thru 12, 2002 and will feature symposia designed to help foster an inter-disciplinary approach to studying negotiation, conflict, and dispute resolution.
Therapeutic Jurisprudence: Call for Papers. The XXVIIth International Congress on Law and Mental Health will be held in Amsterdam on July 9-12th. Professor John LaFond of the University of Missouri-Kansas City will coordinate paper proposals with a TJ theme. He will be happy to group proposals with others into panels or assist prospective presenters with their proposals. If you are interested in submitting a proposal with a TJ theme, please send a message to John directly at lafondj@umkc.edu Tel: (816)-235-5818 Fax: (816)-235-5276
6 Conferences and Symposiums
Practical Non-Violence Techniques: Lecture and workshop by UN Mediator, Dr. Pat
Patfoort in Baltimore, MD. Feb 22-Feb 24.
For more information and to register, contact Susan Rudy, 410-661-4790, sfrudy@juno.com
Humanizing Legal Education Conference has
been set for May 30-June 1 in Austin, TX. For
more information please contact Robert Schuwerk at RSchuwerk@Central.UH.edu.
19th Annual Victim Offender Mediation Association International Training Institute and Conference will be held September 23-27, 2002 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. For more information please email duanerh@fresno.edu
Tikkun Community:
A close relative of
the Integrating Law, Politics, and Spirituality group is the newly forming Tikkun
Community, www.tikkun.org.
They will hold a second organizational meeting in San Francisco July 3-7.
Conflict Resolution Symposium, Eleventh Annual Call for Papers. Friday, February 1, 2002 Ottawa, Ontario Theme: Visions for Justice.
XXVII
Congress on Law and Mental Health, July 8-12, 2002, Amsterdam. For
program of last congress, see http://www.ialmh.org
New Vistas in Dispute
Resolution: The American Bar Association
Section of Dispute Resolution Washington Law School Foundation and The Washington State
Bar Association Dispute Resolution Section April 4-6, 2002; Seattle, Washington
See Schedule, Session Descriptions and Registration information:
http://www.abanet.org/dispute/seeyouinseattle.doc
First
ever Mini-Conference on Court ADR
for neutrals, judges, program administrators, lawyers, volunteers, and more http://www.abanet.org/dispute/miniconflongforweb.doc
Innovative teaching techniques at the
Legal Educators' Colloquium http://www.abanet.org/dispute/legaleducatorpageforweb.doc.
Contact: American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution, dispute@abanet.org,
www.abanet.org/dispute
International
Conflict Resolution Conference May 2002, St. Petersburg, Russia,
Proposals being accepted. Contact Solweean@aol.com
International Alliance of Holistic Lawyers annual conference. October 16 through 20th, Lake Tahoe. Proposals being accepted for programs and pre and post-conference events. More info may be obtained by writing IAHL2001@yahoo.com
Conference on Law and Spirituality January 2003, Santa Fe. Proposals being accepted. dboris17@hotmail.com
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Retreats
Relationship Transitions Retreat:
February 13-17 at the Red Corral Ranch outside of
Wimberley, Texas. Retreats include luxury accommodations, gourmet food,
daily yoga, exercise and massage, and healing for the heart and soul. Please visit
our web site at www.aspaforthesoul.com.
The retreat program is appropriate for women in all stages of the uncoupling
process. Have them call our office at 512-472-6857 to talk to our
staff, and we will connect them with a graduate who can share her experience.
Spirit
at work: The Reflective Lawyer: Raising the Bar on
Ethics, A retreat Experience.
Friday Feb 15 5-9:30 and Sat, Feb 16 8:30-3:30. St. Paul, MN. 651-690-8830
for full brochure. This retreat offers attorneys and judges a unique opportunity to
reflect on and explore connections between professional responsibilities and personal
spirituality. Large and small group question and answer time will combine with
lecture and quiet time to afford participants a retreat experience that will both renew
and refresh their professional commitment.
The Creator
Within An Experiential Retreat March 15-17, 2002, Oracle, AZ. Contact Barbara
Stahura at stahura@earthlink.net
or 520-575-9650.
Themis Assembly: Professional Development and R&R&R retreat for Women Lawyers. May 31, June 1 & 2, Vancouver, Canada. Co-sponsored by Renaissance Lawyer. Visit www.ThemisAssembly.com or contact CherylStephens@Renaissancelawyer.com
Crossing Borders Retreat September 11-15, 2002: www.crossingborders.net presents The Law or Your Life: How to Have Both with Steven Keeva.
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Other Gatherings and Events
Transforming Conflict Through Community Conferencing. Guest Lecturer: David B. Moore University of Vermont Campus. February 4, 2002.
Peace Supper. Cultural Celebration Week Feb 18 Speaker: Mark Amstutz, Professor of Politics and International Relations at Wheaton College. Topic: "Is Political Forgiveness Possible? Reflections on Argentina and South Africa." 6 pm with the talk beginning about 6:30 Center for Peace Learning, George Fox University, Newberg, OR 97132 Contact rmock@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2680
Commonway is a peace-building organization that has created a series of gatherings. The Cafe Hosts and locations are on the Commonway website: Commonway: The Commons Cafe
The Stanford Center on Conflict and Negotiation
Interdisciplinary Seminar on Conflict and Dispute Resolution.
January 29: Professor Tom Campbell; Stanford Law School, Stanford University. Reflections:
International Relations, the Role of Congress, and Views from Africa.
February 5: Professor Norman Naimark. History Department, Stanford
University; Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution, Balkan Update. February 12:
Professor Avishai Margalit, Philosophy, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel, The
Middle East Conflict: Is There a Solution. February
19: Professor Stephen Stedman Center for International Security and Cooperation,
Stanford University, Implementing Peace Agreements in Civil Wars. February 26:
Professor Francis McGovern, School of Law, Duke University, Compensating
Victims of Terror and War. All
sessions are open to the public. For more
information, contact SCCN Associate Director Byron Bland (723-2574); e-mail: byron.bland@stanford.edu,
http://www.stanford.edu/group/sccn
.
On-Line Dispute Resolution http://www.odrnews.com/training.htm.
February 18-February 22, 2002, from 8:30am to 5pm at SMU-in-Legacy, Plano, Texas (just
up the tollway from Dallas). Any questions or comments? Please contact Colin Rule,
617-354-5444 x664 or crule@onlineresolution.com
To register for the course or to learn more about the Dispute Resolution program at SMU-in-Legacy,
call 214-473-3437 or visit the program website.
Director of
Development, Renaissance Lawyer
We are seeking a consultant to launch our fundraising campaign. Successful applicant will have values aligned with the values, purpose and mission of Renaissance Lawyer Society and the experience, skills and commitment needed to design and successfully implement a major, multi-faceted fundraising program. Applicants may submit resume and cover letter to: Renaissance Lawyer Society, Post Office Box 949, Stone Ridge, NY 12484, or e-mail same to jkimwright@renaissancelawyer.com
Senior Program
Associate, Conflict Resolution Program
The Carter Center, an action-oriented, interdisciplinary, non-profit institute chaired
by former US President Jimmy Carter, seeks an individual with expertise and substantial
experience in the fields of conflict prevention, resolution, and negotiations to be a
Senior Program Associate of its Conflict Resolution Program.
Assists superiors to design, implement, and evaluate the Conflict Resolution
Program’s mission and strategy. Designs, implements and coordinates activities of the
Conflict Resolution Program, including projects, conferences, field missions and
day-to-day work. Will include staff support or leadership on short-term trips to
countries of potential programmatic interest. Post-graduate degree in conflict
resolution, international relations, area studies, international law or related field
with 5 years experience in international conflict resolution issues including
negotiation, mediation, facilitation, and program design. Applicant should be
detail-oriented and well organized, assertively following up and bringing issues to
closure. A high level of personal energy and positive attitude are essential. Strong
writing and communication skills, facility with computers a must. Experience working
with conflict in Africa/Asia preferred. Familiarity with NGOs and project-based
fundraising a plus. Foreign language, preferably French. Send letter of interest and
resumes to: The Carter Center, c/o Human Resources, One Copenhill Avenue, Atlanta,
Georgia 30307, FAX: (404) 420-3818; EMAIL: scallah@emory.edu
Maryland Attorney
"I am starting up a national and/or
international personal and professional coaching business targeting a lesbian
clientele and am seeking a Maryland attorney familiar with internet law, ecommerce,
etc. A real plus would be for you to also be a CPA or to know of and/or work with
one with a similar background and interest. If interested, please contact Barb
Elgin at 410.444.2429/ barb40@earthlink.net."
Office
Sharing Opportunity
I am a holistically-oriented attorney presently practicing half-time as a solo in a small office, in a small town, in Maine. I would welcome an attorney with similar approach to share office space, either full or part time. Plenty of opportunity to grow a substantial practice, plus good choice for someone looking for a lifestyle as well. (We don't get rich, but we're comfortable, laugh a lot, and don't work evenings or weekends). 1/2 hour to the "big city" of Bangor, or the smaller cities Belfast, or Ellsworth. Hiking trails and fishing just out the door (well, almost). Contact LouAnna Perkins lperkins@midmaine.com or phone (207) 469-1033.
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