Mindful Lawyer Groups
Washington Contemplative Lawyers
An organization for Washington State lawyers and judges interested in mindfulness and the law. WCL explores how mindfulness can enhance legal skills, increase professionalism, and improve lawyer and judge wellbeing.
The group aims to provide support to lawyers and judges incorporating mindfulness into their professional lives; education on the relevancy and application of mindfulness to the legal profession; and opportunities to practice mindfulness together in retreat and other settings.
The group meets every month at the Washington State Bar offices in downtown Seattle from 8:15am until 9:00 am and the meeting is followed by an informal discussion hour until 10am. The meeting includes a short shared mindfulness practice. No prior mindfulness experience is necessary as our discussion and exercises are accessible to both beginners and those with existing practices, formal or otherwise. This is a non-religious group and welcomes persons of all backgrounds and beliefs.
For further information contact Sevilla Rhoads at (206) 816-1302 or SRhoads[at]gsblaw[dot]com.
Read an article on the WCL to be published by the Washington State Bar Association.
DC Area Contemplative Law Group
The DC Area Contemplative Law Group is a group of lawyers who seek to balance the externally driven practice of law with contemplative practices. We meet almost every month for meditation and discussion in a private room on the third floor of Skewers/Luna Books (1633 P Street NW).
The meetings run from 7:00PM to 9:00PM, but people often come early to chat or eat something. Parking is $2.00 with validation.
For more information, email Linda Lazarus, LindaLazarus[at]starpower[dot]net
SF/Berkeley Dharma Group for Lawyers
One Sunday per month
San Francisco and Berkeley Zen Centers
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Led by Mary Mocine
We meditate for a half hour, then discuss an aspect of law practice as it relates to meditation and our deeper values. The meetings alternate between San Francisco and Berkeley Zen Centers. After the discussion, we have a potluck brunch. Coffee and tea are provided.
A teaching donation will be requested.
Meditation instruction will be offered.
For information, please contact Mary Mocine at mmocine[at]sbcglobal[dot]net or (707) 649-2480.
Colorado Contemplative Lawyers Society
Denver, CO
Meets the third Tuesday of each month, beginning at 5:30 PM
Program includes meditation and discussion of a topic previously announced. Often a guest speaker is invited. The location changes, but is always somewhere in metro Denver. Read a history of the group (.pdf).
For further information, contact Diana Black at dblackesq[at]gmail[dot]com.
New York City Bar Association Contemplative Lawyers Group
The New York City Bar Association Contemplative Lawyers Group meets monthly at the City Bar for meditation practice and presentations by attorneys who are also mindfulness meditation teachers. Meetings start at 7, and include a period of guided meditation, a presentation on a topic of interest to attorneys, and a group discussion. Prior meditation experience is not necessary.
For more information please email Cara Moore at cara.moore[at]gmail[dot]com.