The Cable
Fall, 2005
Supporting legal innovation & transformation.
This is a shorter version than our usual Cable. When the Cable was created four years ago, it could be printed on five pages. The most recent Cables have exceeded fifteen pages. Many people have told us that they are inspired by the length of the Cable because it shows that the movement is expanding. While we do celebrate the growth in the movement, we’re challenged by our role as reporters. We’re looking for a more efficient way to share the events, both for the sake of our readers and for the sake of the volunteers who compile the Cable. We’re working on several projects—an on-line calendar, a partnership with a magazine,
www.cuttingedgelaw.com, and many other projects are in the works. Stay tuned!RENAISSANCE LAWYER BOARD NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chairman of the Board, J. Kim Wright, will be co-leading a retreat for women lawyers over Labor Day Weekend,
Reconnecting with your Self and Discovering the Work You were Meant to Do ("The Ultimate Women Lawyer's Retreat"). See the web site for more information: http://reconnectretreat.com/ or page down for more info.President of the Board, Maureen Holland, presented her paper "The Role of Lawyers as Peacemakers" at the recent RLS "Summer Peace Camp" in Black Mountain, NC. She had previously presented the paper at the Gandhian Non-Violence Conference at the Gandhi Center in Memphis, Tennessee. Also presenting at the conference was RLS board member, Len Scheff, on Transforming Anger. Scheff also recently presented the same program and was warmly received by the Florida Bar. Kim Wright also led a portion of the summer peace camp. See photos at http://renaissancelawyer.org/SummerCamp/photos.htm
Past President, Donna Boris, recently spoke to the Lawyers for Change group in London, England. Donna is returning to England to present an extended workshop in October.
Former Cable editor, Jeanne Fahey, has accepted a job at Hastings Law School, working with the moot court program.
Board member Kate Carter has left the bench after 17 years and is now a certified mediator leading workshops called Peacemaking in Everyday Life.
CONFERENCES AND EVENTS
2 Peacemaking Circle Trainings with Jane Miller Ashton & Kay Pranis; September 9 -- 12 Burnaby, B.C.: Simon Fraser University, September 16 -- 19 Victoria, B.C.: St. Aidan’s United Church, COST: $250.00 per person: includes lunches and health breaks For more information or to register contact: Burnaby: Jane Miller-Ashton janemiller@sfu.ca ; Victoria: Gordon Miller gordonmiller@shaw.ca
The 2005 Restorative Justice Conference: "Weaving the Values of Restorative Justice , Sept 11,12, 13 and 14 in Estes Park Colorado. See: http://www.coloradorestorativejustice.org/conferences/2005conference.asp
The BC Crime Prevention (BCCPA) annual symposium, Burnaby, B.C., Thurs.Sep.22, 4:00pm to Sat.Sep.24. Plenary speakers: Dr Clyde Hertzman speaks on Early Childhood Development, a crime prevention tool, and who is a local professor of epidemiology and a riveting speaker http://www.earlylearning.ubc.ca/presentations_ch.htm . And Terry La Liberte, Q.C. speaks on Canada's Marginalized Citizens and the Justice System and who is a criminal lawyer and a member of the Police Commission. http://www.straight.com/content.cfm?id=7314 . For the BCCPA symposium brochure go to: http://www.bccpa.org/ and click on BCCPA events. If you pay for the symposium and register early enough you have a chance to take 2-1/2 days of community justice forum facilitator training (Sep.20, 21 and morning of Sep.22) included in the cost from Cpl Jim Cooley, RCMP covering the history, philosophy, and theory of restorative justice.
The Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence is having its annual, national Gandhian Nonviolence Conference in Memphis, Tenn., October 14-15, 2005. http://www.gandhiinstitute.org/2005conference.cfm
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, "Coming of Age", October 28-30, Atlanta, Georgia. Visit http: http://collaborativepractice.com/
The 21st annual VOMA conference is taking place October 24-28 in Philadelphia. The conference brochure and registration forms are now available at http://voma.org/conf05.shtml . Early registration ends August 31!
The next International Association of Holistic Lawyers conference is scheduled for April 6 - 9, 2006, at Asilomar on the Monterrey Peninsula, CA. The topic is relationships. A Request for Proposals will be posted soon at the IAHL website: www.iahl.org
Australian Institute of Judicial Administration will be presenting the Third International Conference on Therapeutic Jurisprudence in Perth, Western Australia from 7-9 June 2006. Further details will be available from the following websites: www.aija.org.au and www.therapeuticjurisprudence.org .
Collaborative Law trainings and CLE: See the IACP site: http://collaborativepractice.com/index.cfm/hurl/obj=forPros/sub=eventCalendar/eventCalendar.cfm
The Center for Mediation in Law has several upcoming trainings in the understanding model of mediation. See http://www.mediationinlaw.org. November 16-20, 2005;March 15-19; May 18-21, 2006; September 13-17, 2006 (California) and November 30-December 4 in New York.
CALL FOR PAPERS
Third International Conference on Therapeutic Jurisprudence to be held in Perth, Western Australia, 7-9 June 2006. Therapeutic jurisprudence examines the effect of legal processes on the wellbeing of those involved in them, including litigants, witnesses, victims of crime, juries, judicial officers, lawyers, clients and court staff. It explores the healing power of the law. see http://www.therapeuticjurisprudence.org . The conference organizers welcome the submission of abstracts of papers for consideration for presentation at the conference. For details see http://www.aija.org.au/TJ/call.htm . Abstracts should be submitted by email to: aija@law.monash.edu.au Closing date for abstracts: 30 November 2005
PUBLICATIONS AND WEBSITES
Florida Coastal Law Review will begin publishing a regular section entitled Therapeutic Jurisprudence Review, in affiliation with the International Network on Therapeutic Jurisprudence. Those interested in publishing with the Law Review, send your submissions to: Professor Stephen Durden, Faculty Editor, Florida Coastal Law Review, 7555 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, Florida 32216, 904/680-7755. For those of you interested in subscriptions or back issues, particularly the Therapeutic Jurisprudence Symposium, contact Ashley Hall, Subscription Manager, Florida Coastal Law Review, 7555 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, Florida 32216
A booklet to help law students avoid excessive distress or depression: The Hidden Sources of Law School Stress: Avoiding the Mistakes that Create Unhappy and Unprofessional Lawyers. Forty or 50 schools obtained these booklets for their students this past winter, and Larry Krieger has issued a second printing that can be viewed at: http://www.law.fsu.edu/academic_programs/humanizing_lawschool/booklet.php . This edition includes national hotline information for students concerned about distress, alcohol use, or similar problems. The booklet runs from about $1.00 to $1.50, depending on quantity. Please see the link or email Larry Krieger personally (lkrieger@law.fsu.edu ) for further info.
Paul Bentley, Chair of International Association of Drug Treatment Courts recently announced the web site of IADTC: http://www.iadtc.law.ecu.edu.au They are always looking for material to add to the site. If you wish to post items of interest please forward them to Paul Bentley. Subscription to the list-serve will continued to be accessed through the NADCP web site.
RETREATS
September 2-5, 2005 (4-Days/3-Nights): Reconnecting with your Self and Discovering the Work You Were Meant to Do, The "Ultimate" Women Lawyer's Retreat. Do you sometimes feel like you want to be doing something else with your life? Are you so busy that you don’t even know what you want?
Take some time out for you and find out where your spirit wants to take you now. Come spend a delicious weekend of recovering, replenishing and reconnecting with yourself and take a transformative look at your legal career. It may be time to discover and nurture a calling beyond the law. Or it may be time to use your creative skills in your law practice, designing a legal career that allows you to express your heart's desire. You may not even need to leave your current job! Let’s explore all our creative options.
You deserve a healthy break from your busy work schedule. Relax and enjoy the beautiful mountain views, meditate by the lake or relax in the hot tub. Rejuvenate with morning Yoga, indulge in a private in-room massage treatment, and savor delicious vegetarian cuisine.
Join Kim Wright and Tama Kieves as they work with you to explore what is your calling and how to express it in your career at the Center for Massage and Natural Health near beautiful Asheville, NC. All-Inclusive-Accommodations, Meals, Morning Yoga and a Massage! Guided Inquiry into Your Most Fulfilling Career ≈ In-Room Massage ≈ Morning Yoga Classes ≈ Healthy & Delicious Vegetarian Cuisine ≈ CLE Credit possible ≈ Private Balcony with Breathtaking Views http://reconnectretreat.com .
POSITIONS
Custody/visitation case coordinator position in the Nassau (NY) Family Court. Looking for someone who can develop and manage rosters of paid mediators and parent coordinators... Contact Frank Woods; Senior Management Analyst; NYS Unified Court System; Division of Court Operations; Alternative Dispute Resolution Programs. (518) 238-2888, 236. Application deadline is August 17.
The Conflict Resolution Program at Antioch University McGregor seeks a full-time faculty member to teach courses in Negotiation, Mediation, and Third Party Roles in Conflict. The ability to teach research methods and/or group conflict dynamics is a plus. This is a one-year teaching appointment scheduled to start July 1, 2005. Faculty positions at Antioch University McGregor are on a full-year basis and are non-tenured. An earned doctorate in a conflict studies-related field is required. Preference will be given to candidates with (1) an established record of conflict resolution practice, academic publication, and professional activity, and (2) interest in teaching online graduate level courses. Application: Provide a personal statement of interest and a complete vita with the names, addresses and phone numbers of three professional references. Send applications to: Lisa Lowery, Antioch University, 150 E. South College Street, Yellow Springs, OH 45387; FAX 937-769-1377; or llowery@antioch.edu . Contact Information: Antioch University 150 E. South College Street, Yellow Springs, OH 45387
Executive Director, Alliance for International Conflict Prevention and Resolution (AICPR) Location city: Washington, DC, Closing date: 01 Sep 2005 http://www.aicpr.org/ Dynamic Executive Director (ED) sought to lead all aspects of an active, multifaceted membership organization dedicated to increasing the effectiveness of the conflict prevention and resolution field and maximizing its impact on international peacebuilding. The position requires occasional national and international travel. Review of applications will begin June 30, 2005 and will continue until position is filled. Please submit resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three references to: Executive Director Search, Alliance for International Conflict Prevention and Resolution, 11 Dupont Circle NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC, 20036 USA; or by email to jobs@aicpr.org .
Director of the Sheikh Mohamed bin Issa al Jaber Center for Peace, Democracy and Sustainable Development: The American University in Cairo (AUC) seeks to fill the newly created position of Director of the Sheikh Mohamed bin Issa al Jaber Center for Peace, Democracy and Sustainable Development. The person selected for this position will be responsible for the creation, promotion and coordination of a new and innovative Center. This Center will be a University-based think tank that will foster research, host visiting scholars, organize and host conferences and symposia and produce publications relevant to the broad themes indicated in the title of the Center. The ability to work creatively and collegially with faculty in a variety of disciplines and with other academic administrators, including those already engaged in related programs, will be necessary. Candidates should be broadly knowledgeable about international relations, public affairs and development issues in the Middle East. Prior experience in conducting and overseeing policy research programs and activities is also preferred. The Director will play a major role in shaping the Center's research programs and outreach activities, working closely with an international advisory committee of experts. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: E-mail a letter of intent specifying Position # PDSD-1 with a current C.V. to facultyaffairs@aucnyo.edu and arrange to have three letters of recommendation and transcripts mailed to: Dr. Earl (Tim) Sullivan, Provost, American University in Cairo, 420 Fifth Avenue, Fl. 3, New York, N.Y. 10018-2729. and complete the Personnel Information Form provided at http://forms.aucegypt.edu/provost/pif3.html
Find mediation jobs at:
http://www.acrnet.org/jobs/jobbank.htm
http://www.crinfo.org/v3-careers.cfm
http://peace.fresno.edu/rjjobs.php
http://www.campus-adr.org/Staff_Admin_Building/opportunity_staffadmin.ihtml
http://www.crinfo.org/v3-careers.cfm
http://www.promediation.com/opportunities.html
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