compassion Tag

23 Nov

Thanksgiving & compassion power – View of a Virginia criminal lawyer

The power of thanks/gratitude, giving/serving and compassion can never be underestimated. They are key ingredients to succeeding as a lawyer, in any other line of work, and in life. They remove us from being self centered and draw us to bring out our greatness....

2017 / Criminal Defense / Jon's news & views

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14 Feb

The power & liberation of love, in life and court

On this Valentine's Day, I recall that the 1995 Trial Lawyers College soon became one big hugfest at times. I did not embrace the idea right away, but have benefited tremendously in life from focusing on the path of love, compassion, generosity, service and gratitude....

2017 / Criminal Defense / Persuasion

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08 Sep

Judges benefit all by giving litigants compassion and sufficient time for their cases

Whether or not their colleagues or administrative judges pressure them to do so, many judges in very busy courthouses place a disproportionately high premium on moving dockets along even if at the expense of delivering true justice, ...

2016 / Criminal Defense / Jon's news & views

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30 Jul

D.C. Magistrate Judge Gretchen Rohr emphasizes compassion for all

Through the process of Justice in Balance, Judge Rohr for instance talks of developing circles of people from very different backgrounds and putting people at the center of the conversation, including those who have felt marginalized. May Judge Rohr's example of compassion and mindfulness...

2016 / Criminal Defense / Persuasion

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