In this episode of The Newfangled Lawyer podcast, host Patrick Patino engages in a dynamic conversation with guest Chris Osborn, delving into various dimensions of the legal profession and personal growth. Chris, an experienced legal professional, shares his insights into continuous learning and adaptation, emphasizing that individuals are never too old to acquire new skills or pivot their careers. The discussion centers on breaking free from fixed mindsets and embracing change in the legal landscape, urging lawyers to be open to new perspectives. The heart of the conversation revolves around the multifaceted role of attorneys in modern society. Chris emphasizes the significance of emotional intelligence in legal interactions, particularly when dealing with clients. He elaborates on his transition from litigation to mediation and collaborative law, focusing on problem-solving and guiding clients through challenging life transitions. The concept of attorneys as healers emerges, underscoring their role in providing both legal counsel and emotional support. Throughout the episode, Chris and Patrick stress the importance of empathy, adaptability, and mindful self-care for legal practitioners, fostering a holistic and client-centric approach to law practice. Chris Osborn is co-founder of ReelTime Creative Learning Experiences, an international provider of dynamic, interactive workshops, conferences, law firm or corporate retreats, and professional development training programs, committed to using the most proven and effective methods of adult learning to help professionals work (and interact with one another) more productively and sustainably. Chris Osborn and Michael Kahn began providing their innovative CLE workshops on ethics, professional responsibility, diversity and inclusion and mental health/substance abuse awareness in 2007. Since January 2010, their workshops have been enjoyed by thousands of participants in 25 U.S. States, as well as throughout Australia and Canada. Chris is also a mediator and the founding principal of Osborn Conflict Resolution, which provides Superior Court mediation, pre-litigation dispute resolution, and collaborative law services throughout North Carolina. Chris has been certified by the N.C. Dispute Resolution Commission as a Superior Court mediator since 2009, and has assisted the vast majority of his legal clients over the years to reach amicable resolutions in a wide variety of litigation matters, including business breakups, construction and employment law disputes, and will caveat disputes. From 2012-2015, Chris served as an Assistant Professor at the Charlotte School of Law, where he taught “Interviewing, Client Counseling, and Negotiations,” Civil Procedure, Contracts, “Problems in Practice: Commercial Transactions,” and “Intro to the Study of Law.” While on the faculty, Chris’ scholarly research focused on ethics and professional responsibility, and particularly the interrelationship of both with mental health and substance abuse issues. Upon graduating from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1995, Chris began practicing litigation in Charlotte. He served as a career law clerk to former U.S. Magistrate Judge Carl Horn III before joining Horack Talley Pharr & Lowndes, PA, in 2001. During his 11 years as an associate and a shareholder with the firm, Chris handled construction and real estate litigation, business litigation, and employment disputes in Superior and District Courts, as well as in all three North Carolina federal district courts. Where to find/connect with Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-osborn-nc/ www.osbornconflictresolution.com www.reeltiemcle.com