A Boy, a Cat, and the Power of Stories

Thinking about the power of narrative and client counseling, problem solving, case planning, or ethics?  Texas Wesleyan University School of Law is co-sponsoring a conference on The Power of Stories: Intersections of Law, Culture, and Literature, that will be held in Gloucester, England, July 24-26, 2005.  The conference celebrates the 400th anniversary of the story of Dick Whittington and His Cat.

Among the scheduled topics:

"Did Richard Whittington Even Own a Cat?:  The Ethics of Telling Stories to Unwitting Clients”—Steven Johansen, Lewis and Clark Law School

“The Dick Whittington Story:  Theories of Poor Relief, Social Ambition, and Possibilities for Class Transformation”—Helen Hershkoff, New York Univ. School of Law

“Stop Stepping on My Story!:  Using Character-and Conflict-Framing to Prevent Cross-Cultural Missteps and Misunderstandings”—Brian Foley, Florida Coastal School of Law

“Summoning Calliope as the New Muse of Legal Storytelling:  Writing about Our Clients as Heroes”—Ruth Anne Robbins, Univ. of Rutgers School of Law-Camden

Among the social events are historic walks and a joust (presumably between re-enactors, not law professors).You can get more information about the conference at the Glouster conference website.