Charles Halpern will be giving a presentation on meditation in the law on September 25, at Baldy Center for Law & Social Policy at University of Buffalo Law School in Buffalo, New York.
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From the Web page:
THEORISTS AND JURISTS SERIES
Charles Halpern, September 25, 2009, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
“Effective and Sustainable Law Practice: the Meditative Perspective”
Room 106, O’Brian Hall, University at Buffalo Law School Sponsored by the Baldy Center for Law and Social Policy.
RSVP for free tickets at Eventbrite or call 716-645-2102.
Video of the event will also be streamed live on the Baldy Center Ustream channel.
During the past decade a number of lawyers, judges and law professors have begun to explore the relevance of meditation and other contemplative practices to legal education and the work of lawyers. Courses have been offered in law schools around the country, and lawyers and judges have participated in retreats and workshops. The benefits range from managing stress at a difficult time in a high stress profession to sharpening lawyers’ skills, such as negotiation, client interviewing and trial advocacy. Meditation can heighten emotional literacy and increase the capacity to make empathetic connections. A growing body of scientific evidence is establishing the demonstrable impact on brain function and structure from regular meditation practice. Many law students are finding that the meditative perspective makes them more effective students and improves academic performance. Wisdom has historically been a quality prized by lawyers. Meditative practice can help bring wisdom into law practice and legal institutions.
Charles Halpern, September 25, 2009, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
“Effective and Sustainable Law Practice: the Meditative Perspective”
Room 106, O’Brian Hall, University at Buffalo Law School Sponsored by the Baldy Center for Law and Social Policy.
RSVP for free tickets at Eventbrite or call 716-645-2102.
Video of the event will also be streamed live on the Baldy Center Ustream channel.
During the past decade a number of lawyers, judges and law professors have begun to explore the relevance of meditation and other contemplative practices to legal education and the work of lawyers. Courses have been offered in law schools around the country, and lawyers and judges have participated in retreats and workshops. The benefits range from managing stress at a difficult time in a high stress profession to sharpening lawyers’ skills, such as negotiation, client interviewing and trial advocacy. Meditation can heighten emotional literacy and increase the capacity to make empathetic connections. A growing body of scientific evidence is establishing the demonstrable impact on brain function and structure from regular meditation practice. Many law students are finding that the meditative perspective makes them more effective students and improves academic performance. Wisdom has historically been a quality prized by lawyers. Meditative practice can help bring wisdom into law practice and legal institutions.
Click to read about the course Halpern teaches at Boalt Hall School of Law on meditation.
Actually, you only need to sign in to Ustream if you're a broadcaster. Viewers don't need to sign in, they just need to be online when the show is live.
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