Lawyers can and should help build bridges across differences to collaboratively resolve conflicts. This program’s participants will discuss how law students and lawyers can build (self-)compassion and other sources of well-being to construct bridges of connection among clients and society. Participants will draw on interdisciplinary research about reducing stress, avoiding burnout, and fostering (self-)compassion, cognitive performance, confidence curiosity, decision-making, dignity, diversity, emotional health, happiness, humility, ethics, kindness, leadership, mindfulness, professionalism, resilience, and well-being. The program will include practical advice and helpful takeaways. The format will be varied and interactive to facilitate inclusive discussion and exchanging of experiences, ideas, and viewpoints.
Business meeting at program conclusion.