Tuesday, January 6th, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
$10 (Free to Members)

Whether you are a lawyer or non lawyer, laws and those who practice law effect our lives no matter what we do. The following presentation will apply the basic model of Integral Theory to the practice of law. Utilizing this approach we will demonstrate it’s usefulness in creating a more comprehensive practice and approach to legal problems. By creating a more comprehensive practice, the level of lawyer and client satisfaction will rise as a result. In addition, we will begin to explore the limited nature of the interpretative models currently relied on by our Courts; revealing in the process how an integral approach to interpretation is therefore a more whole and just approach to legal interpretation.

Mark James Fischler is currently an Assistant Professor of criminal justice at Plymouth State University in NH. He teaches primarily criminal procedure and ethics to undergraduate students. Before teaching, Mark practiced law as a NH Public Defender for three-and-a-half years representing indigent people accused of criminal acts. He also worked as Guardian Ad Litem representing the best interests of children in divorce cases. His principle mentor as an attorney in style and approach is trial attorney Gerry Spence (a teacher of his). After leaving the law Mark went out on a personal journey for a year and a half working in the Buddhist and Toltec traditions and upon return joined the Plymouth State University faculty.