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A must-watch interview of law professor, mediator, and meditator Leonard Riskin

From Stephanie West Allen’s blog on Neuroscience and conflict resolution.

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In this video, Professor Len Riskin gives three examples of moving from the reactive brain to the reflective mind during conflict.

The interview was filmed as part of a Cutting Edge Law project. (I posted about Cutting Edge Law in July at idealawg.)

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Stephanie West Allen

Stephanie West Allen, JD, practiced law in California for several years, held offices in local bar associations, and wrote chapters for California Continuing Education of the Bar. While in CA, Stephanie completed several five-day mediation training programs with the Center for Mediation in Law, as well as a two-year intensive… MORE >

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