The book "Lawyer Storytelling: A Sacred Craft" is a collection of 27 short stories created during a summer workshop series at the Grand Rapids campus of Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. These compelling narratives evolved from the imaginations and experiences of participating students, faculty, and alumni. They span many genres, including noir, memoir, inspirational, science fiction and suspense.
The tales take readers through law offices, courtrooms, jails, and justice systems of the past, present, and future, showing why law fascinates and attracts, and what lawyers accomplish because of their skill-and sometimes-despite their failings. The collection is available on Amazon.com.
"Each remarkable story reflects the unique experiences and insights of its author," WMU-Cooley Associate Dean Nelson Miller said, adding, "I was immensely pleased at the stories' suspense, surprise twists and haunting or redemptive endings. The stories simply humble me as a writer and inspire me as a lawyer."
The workshops, held from May to July, were a "best seller," from the introduction through the epilogue. Professors and law students spoke, wrote, and contributed insights into what makes a story great-and how effective storytelling makes for a better lawyer.
Published: Wed, Sep 06, 2017
