LETTING OUR LIGHT SHINE:  EXPLORING TRANSFORMATIONAL APPROACHES TO THE LAW

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we're liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

Marianne Williamson, A Return to Love

 Since the founding of RLS, we have had many conversations with lawyers across the country who are relieved to discover that they are not alone in their desire to practice law in a more meaningful way.  Lawyers who have considered leaving the profession are encouraged to discover that it is possible to live balanced lives in which they experience joy and satisfaction and give their families the time, love and attention they deserve while making a difference in the lives of their clients and in their communities.  Yet many also continue to experience reluctance to act upon their desire to create a more visionary, humanistic approach to the law which is suited to their own unique talents and interests.  They question their ability to create new ways of practicing law which feed their soul while still making money and feeling at home in the legal community.   

Change and growth are often easier when done with the support of a community of like-minded individuals. Join us in Ft. Lauderdale , Florida to hear from others who have successfully crafted law practices which bring about healing and connection, both within the traditional judicial system of zealous advocacy and alternative resolution approaches. 

Our Conference will be held on Friday, February 21 and Saturday, February 22          

Location:

Wyndham Bonaventure Resort and Spa
250 Racquet Club Road
Fort Lauderdale , FL 33326

Phone: 954-389-3300

http://www.wyndham.com/hotels/FLLRS/main.wnt 
[We have had some reports of people not being able to make hotel  reservations. We think this is an administrative snafu and will be straightened out in the next few days.]

Group Room rates are an incredibly low $79 per night (plus $5 resort fee).

Conference Fees:  

Members:                   $220.00  ($180 if registration received by February 8, 2003 )
Nonmembers:           $255.00  ($215 if registration received by February 8, 2003 )

Fees include continental breakfast on Friday and Saturday and Friday night reception. 
Those arriving by Thursday night may pre-register for dinner, $35. [Two days advance notice required.]
Box lunches are available on Friday for $20 extra fee. 

CLE credit pending.

To register: Please send payment to:

Renaissance Lawyer Society
P.O. Box 2784
Chapel Hill, NC 27515

or pay by credit card through PayPal to Conference2003@renaissancelawyer.com. 

If you are not already a PayPal customer, please send email to Conference2003@renaissancelawyer.com and we will send you a request for payment that includes all the information you need.

Location:

Our conference will be held at the Wyndham Bonaventure Resort and Spa in Ft. Lauderdale , Florida which is conveniently located just 20 minutes from Hollywood/Fort Lauderdale International Airport and 45 minutes from Miami International Airport .  Situated amidst 23 acres of tropical landscape, this newly renovated garden villa-style resort offers two championship golf courses, a world class spa, five free-form outdoor pools, and a choice of three restaurants.  

You can also treat yourself to a massage, facial, aromatherapy or herbal wrap at the 31,000 sq. ft. spa.  The Spa at the Wyndham Bonaventure Resort is one of the nation’s top rated spas and provides a holistic approach to rejuvenation and wellness.  Spa guests may choose from an array of pampering treatments or take advantage of cutting edge fitness equipment and classes.  In addition, preferred tee-times at the 2 adjacent championship golf courses are available for persons attending our conference.   

We have negotiated an incredible rate of $79.00 for a deluxe room (for double occupancy add $20.00) for conference attendees. The hotel also charges a nominal Resort Fee of $5.00 per room, per night, which covers use of the Spa Facilities, including use of the indoor hot and cold plunge pools, sauna, steam room, weight room, cardio fitness room, locker and shower facilities.  It also includes individual transportation to and from the Bonaventure Golf Club and nearby tennis facilities, as well as various other resort amenities such as in-room coffee, daily newspaper and pool towels.  

Schedule:

  FRIDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2003  

8:00 – 9:00          Continental Breakfast

  9:00 – 9:30          Welcome and Orientation                                                            J. Kim Wright

  9:30 – 10:30        Georgia Justice Project                                                               Douglas Ammar
                                A role model for practicing law

  10:30 – 10:45     Break

  10:45 – 12:15     Enhancing Dignity in the Law Through the Use of
                    Positive Psychology and Organizational
                    Development Techniques                                                                  Donna Boris

   12:15 – 1:00       Lunch

  1:00 – 2:00          Breakout sessions/round robin
                              Learning about the new models of resolving legal conflict.

  2:00 – 3:30          Emotions and Negotiation Training                                           Clark Freshman

  3:30 – 3:45          Break

  3:45 – 4:45          Practicing Therapeutic Jurisprudence                                       Bruce Winick

  5:30                     Reception

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 22, 2003

8:00 – 9:00                 Continental Breakfast  

9:00 – 10:15               Lawyers as Peacemakers                                                   Maureen Holland

 10:15 – 10:30            Break

  10:30 – 12:00             Law as a Healing Profession                                              Stella Rabaut

                                                                                                                                    Jill Dahlquist

                                                                                                                                    Patrick Wiggins

                                                                                                                                    Donna Boris

  12:00 – 1:15               Lunch

 1:15 – 3:15                Addressing Stress in Law Practice                                   Kevin Ginsberg
                                                                                                                                    Michael Kahn
                                                                                                                                    J. Kim Wright

3:15 – 3:30                Break

  3:30 – 4:30                 How to Identify a Person’s Likely Sticking
                                    Point in Negotiations in 30 Seconds                             Patrick Wiggins

  4:30 – 5:00                 Building Community