International Alliance of Holistic Lawyers
Welcome to the Website for the International Alliance of Holistic Lawyers (IAHL)
Creating Peace Within Ourselves, Between People.
IAHL Mission Statement
The International Alliance of Holistic Lawyers' mission is to transform the practice of law, through education and support of holistic practice.
Our Vision
The IAHL envisions a world where lawyers are valued as healers, helpers, counselors, problem-solvers, and peacemakers. Conflicts are seen as opportunities
for growth. Lawyers model balanced lives and are respected for their
contributions to the greater good.
Read About Us
For more on how the vision statement informs the practice of some of our IAHL members, and a glimpse into the shared desire to match our true values with what we do day-to-day in practice, click here to read Ruth Rickard’s article on Authentic Lawyering. It appeared in the June 2008 edition of Michigan Bar Journal .
Save the Date (2009 Registration)
The 2009 Annual Conference will be held in Chicago , June 11-14, 2009. This years theme: Voices of the “New” Lawyer: Finding and Expressing Your True Voice in Your Practice.
Please join us in Chicago, June 11-14, 2009 for the 17th Annual Conference of International Alliance of Holistic Lawyers. You will have an apportunity to explore and speak your own ideas and desires, and to learn from others who have spoken theirs.
"Every great idea must be 'spoken' into being"
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2009 Conference Details & Pricing
The theme of the 2008 conference held in Plymouth , Michigan , was Authentic Lawyering: Practicing from the Heart. It was an exceptional experience—not just informational, but transformational for some, and definitely fun for all. Attendees made new connections with others and deepened those that already existed. And, as is always the case, new attendees said, “And I thought I was alone!” One new person, after noting the no-suits-and-ties tradition, the openness, the frequent laughter, and two nights of dancing, stated that she wanted to see some bar cards for confirmation we really do practice law.
To read about our 2008 Presenters you are invited to click here for a recap of events.
View Pictures/Video from 2008
To stay informed about IAHL and future events sign up for the free e-newsletter. sign up for the free e-newsletter. Read about past conferences in the following editions: Summer 2007 newsletter Summer 2006 and Spring 2005