Literature and Law
"Literature and the Law" is a growing academic field that theoretically examines the linguistic and humanistic correspondences between these two disciplines; in particular, their mutual, narrative-driven desire for truth. Informed by such theory, my work focuses on the practical side, showing legal professionals how knowledge of literary texts can enhance their rhetorical and adjudicating skills, whether for writing briefs, arguing a case or handing down a decision.Reflecting upon novelist Emily Bronte's ability to depict the diversity of human experience, Justice Stephen Bryer said that he finds literature "a very helpful way out of the tower."
If you'd like to follow Justice Bryer's path, or simply desire to relate better to your clients, please schedule the lecture members of the American Judges Association called, "the best program so far," and the San Diego Bar Association called "a truly new perspective to those involved in the legal profession."
To view written examples of my approach that were published in Orange County Lawyer magazine, please contact the Orange County Bar Association.
- "The Story of a Trial," February 2008
- "An Imitation of Life" - Book Review, December 2007
- "The Literary Nature of Environmental Law," July 2007
- "Crossing Borders," April 2007
- "Authorizing Intent," February 2007
- "Arguing by the Book," January 2007
- "The Literary Case for Legal Ambiguity," August 2006
- "Novel Justice," May 2006