Untangling fear in lawyering : a four-step journey toward powerful advocacy / Heidi K. Brown.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Brown, Heidi K. (Heidi Kristin), 1970- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Practice of law--United States.

Practice of law.

Attorney and client--United States.

Attorney and client.

Lawyers--United States.

Lawyers.

Fear--United States.

Fear.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (316 pages)

Place of Publication:

Chicago : American Bar Association, [2019]

Summary:

Untangling Fear in Lawyering, discusses the reality, causes, manifestations, and consequences of fear in legal education and practice, from the standpoint of law students, junior attorneys, and clients. It analyzes fear from a cognitive, physical, and emotional perspective. The book draws guidance from how other industries address fear (and mistake-making) in education and training.

Contents:

Cover

Copyright Page

Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Part I Fear in Legal Education and Practice

Chapter 1 Fear in Law Students

Chapter 2 Fear in Lawyers

Chapter 3 Fear in Clients

Chapter 4 The Role of Fear in Mistake-Making

Part II The Tangle of Fear

Chapter 5 The Science of Fear

Chapter 6 The Ineffectiveness of "Pro-Fear" Messages

Chapter 7 How Fear Blocks Learning and Performance

Chapter 8 How Fear Hides Behind Other Unproductive Emotions

Part III How Other Industries and Professions Untangle Fear and Mistake-Making

Chapter 9 A Glimpse into Fear and Mistake-Making in Medical Education and Training

Chapter 10 A Glimpse into Fear and Mistake-Making in Journalism Education and Training

Chapter 11 A Glimpse into Fear and Mistake-Making in Engineering Education and Training

Chapter 12 A Glimpse into Fear and Mistake-Making in Entrepreneurship and Business Education and Training

Chapter 13 A Glimpse into Fear and Mistake-Making in Sports Training

Part IV Four Steps to Fortitude in Lawyering

Chapter 14 Step 1: Untangling Fear

Chapter 15 Step 2: Mentally Rebooting

Chapter 16 Step 3: Channeling Our Inner Athlete

Chapter 17 Step 4: Cultivating a Culture of Fortitude

Conclusion

Appendix A: Untangling Fear Checklist

Appendix B: Practical Strategies for Legal Educators

Appendix C: Practical Strategies for Law Practice Leaders and Mentors

Appendix D: Practical Strategies for Helping Clients Untangle Fears

Appendix E: Suggested Topics for "Untangling Fear" Discussion Groups, Workshops, or Courses

Bibliography

Notes

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (EBook Central, viewed July 16, 2024).

ISBN:

1-64105-353-4