Family Lawyer as Peacemaker - Forrest S Mosten

Family Lawyer as Peacemaker Forrest S Mosten ISBN 9781639057146

Family Lawyer as Peacemaker by Forrest S. Mosten and Lara Traum is a groundbreaking guide that reimagines the role of the family lawyer as a healer, guide, and agent of positive change. Drawing on decades of practical experience, reflective insight, and a commitment to justice infused with humanity, the authors present a visionary framework for practicing law through empathy, collaboration, and sustainable conflict resolution.

This comprehensive work explores the principles, practices, and mindset shifts that transform family law into a true peacemaking profession. From designing legal processes centered on healing and cooperation to developing self-awareness and emotional intelligence, Mosten and Traum provide readers with both the philosophical foundations and practical tools for peaceful lawyering. Whether navigating mediation, collaborative practice, prenuptial agreements, or long-term client relationships, the book equips professionals with actionable frameworks to lead with presence, purpose, and integrity.

Complementing the authors’ guidance are contributions from leading practitioners, interdisciplinary experts, and a respected peacemaking judge, sharing real-world stories and perspectives on systemic reform. These insights reinforce the book’s central message: lawyers can be powerful agents of healing within families and communities.

Rich with practical strategies, case studies, and visionary guidance, Family Lawyer as Peacemaker serves as both a hands-on manual and a call to action. For family lawyers, mediators, and students committed to serving with compassion, courage, and integrity, this book illuminates a path forward—one where peace is not an afterthought, but the core purpose of legal practice.

Family Lawyer as Peacemaker Forrest S Mosten ISBN 9781639057146, 978-1639057146 & 9781639057153

Authors
Forrest S Mosten
Lara Traum