Equal access to
justice is a core tenet and fundamental value of American society. In this
program, participants will discuss strengths-based approaches for improving
access to justice through insightful lawyering and positive legal education.
Participants will draw on diverse strands of empirical, experimental, and
theoretical research to discuss compassion, creativity, cultural competencies,
decision-making, emotional intelligence, ethics, leadership, mindfulness, and
self-awareness. The program will include concrete teaching suggestions and
techniques. In this extended session, the format will be varied and interactive
to allow for inclusive discussion and an exchange of experiences, ideas, and
perspectives. First, well-known author, cognitive and social psychology
professor Barry Schwartz will speak about positive psychology, practical wisdom,
and why people work. Next, lawyer and legal profession consultant Anne
Brafford will share their approaches to enhancing attorney
engagement and resilience. Finally, legal profession consultant Randall Kiser
and law professor Nathalie Martin will participate in an hour-long panel and
audience question and answer session that law professor Peter H. Huang will
moderate.
Business
meeting at program conclusion.