by Stan Phelps | Apr 19, 2024 | Books, Social Issues
In an era characterized by polarization, Justin Jones-Fosu’s new book, “I Respectfully Disagree” emerges as a crucial guide for navigating the treacherous waters of social, ideological, and work conflicts. The Berrett-Koehler published book (which...
by Stan Phelps | Sep 14, 2021 | Social Issues
There was once an old joke about law school. At the first day of class, the Dean would look out at the 1L’s and say,”Look to the right of you and then look to the left of you . . . one of you won’t be here in three years.”That same reasoning...
by Stan Phelps | Jun 4, 2021 | Social Issues
The picture above was taken in Amsterdam almost a year ago. The kid with the sign was taking part in a massive protest over the killing of George Floyd.The Netherlands was just one of 60 countries to gather in the wake of Floyd’s death. All seven continents were...
by Stan Phelps | Apr 28, 2021 | Social Issues
I once spent an entire Friday night in the back of a police car. It would change my perspective of the police forever.It was the Fall of 1992 and I was a “1L.” 1L is shorthand for a first-year law student. One of my classes that first semester was Criminal...
by Stan Phelps | Mar 24, 2021 | Social Issues
One of my favorite songs is from the musical “Wicked.” It’s called “For Good.” It comes at the end of the play when the two very different characters are reflecting on their difficult past and what they’ve learned.My favorite part...
