Upcoming University of Richmond Events Focus on Mindfulness

January 29, 2019

The University of Richmond will host mindfulness expert Rhonda Magee to speak to members of the Richmond School of Law and the greater community Feb. 4.

Magee, a professor at the University of San Francisco School of Law, is an expert on addressing identity-based violence and racism through mindfulness practices.

Magee will offer the following presentations Feb. 4:

Reconsidering the Mindful Lawyer: Mindfulness & Social Justice in 21st Century Legal Education & Law Practice
12-1 p.m., School of Law, Moot Courtroom
In this lecture, Magee will discuss the knowledge, skills, and values enhanced by mindfulness-based practices and interventions, arguing for a broader and deeper infusion of insights and innovations from the science and practice of mindfulness into legal education and law practice.

Mindfulness & Revolutionary Equity: Teaching, Learning, and Practicing the Inner Work of Racial and Social Justice
5:30-6:30 p.m., Robins School of Business, Ukrop Auditorium
In this public presentation, Magee will explore how mindfulness and compassion practices can help us develop the capacity to heal ourselves and transform our communities.

The events are sponsored by the Office of the Provost and Richmond School of Law.

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