Film and the Law: "The Judge" The Ethical Lawyer: Addressing Stress, Trauma, and Bias with Mindfulness, May 16, 2025
Film and the Law: "The Judge" (2014)
The Ethical Lawyer: Addressing Stress, Trauma, and Bias with Mindfulness
Friday, May 16, 2025 - Webinar
"The Ethical Lawyer" integrates three pivotal topics - legal burnout, secondary trauma, and implicit bias - by emphasizing mindfulness as a key tool. The course explores how chronic stress, and secondary trauma can compromise ethical decision-making and client advocacy, while also addressing how implicit biases, often intensified under stress, can affect judgments. By adopting mindfulness practices, attorneys can manage stress, enhance ethical clarity, and foster a more inclusive and competent approach to their practice, thus tying together these crucial aspects of legal professionalism.
"The Judge" a 2014 legal drama directed by David Dobkin, tells the poignant story of Hank Palmer (Robert Downey Jr.), a successful defense attorney who has been estranged from his father, Judge Joseph Palmer (Robert Duvall). When Hank returns to his small hometown for his mother's funeral, he finds himself defending his father, who has been accused of first-degree murder. As the trial unfolds, the film delves into themes of family conflict, reconciliation, and the ethical dilemmas faced in the pursuit of justice. The Judge offers a powerful exploration of truth, morality, and the complexities of personal relationships. The Judge raises ethical questions surrounding familial bias, conflicts of interest, professional boundaries, and honesty in court proceedings, providing a rich foundation for exploring legal ethics in practice.
*MO Supreme Court Rule 15 requiring Continuing Legal Education credit for MO attorneys: 15.05 | Continuing Legal Education Requirements
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| Full Day registration | $230.00 |
| Half Day registration (AM ONLY) | $180.00 |
| Half Day registration (PM ONLY) | $180.00 |
| Elimination of Bias hour ONLY | $60.00 |