institute for Mindfulness studies Specializing in the practice of law
 
 
 
About Scott Rogers  Scott Rogers is founder and director of the Institute for Mindfulness Studies. He has practiced law for 17 years and mindfulness and other contemplative practices for more than 16 years. His concentration on mindfulness is rooted in his belief that it offers the most effective means of introducing a contemplative practice to attorneys and law students, and to encourage meaningful inner work and growth, both professionally and personally. In 2003, Scott began developing the mindfulness techniques that form the basis for Jurisight, the mindfulness-based program designed for lawyers. His work with attorneys and law students in both group and individual settings has confirmed the usefulness of these techniques. You can read testimonials from attorneys and law students by clicking here. Scott received his masters degree in social psychology and his law degree from the University of Florida, graduating summa cum laude. He has chaired the Education Subcommittee of the Dade County Bar Association’s Professionalism Committee and speaks with law students and lawyers about the mindful practice of law. Scott has served as a judicial law clerk to federal and state court judges at the federal district, appellate and state supreme court levels. He practiced commercial litigation at White & Case LLP, appeared before state and federal courts, and served as general counsel to an Internet company. He also has significant business experience, having spent many years as president of one of the Internet’s more popular local content publishers. The breadth of Scott’s experience across diverse areas of the law allows him to relate to the work and experiences of law students, beginning and seasoned lawyers, educators, and jurists. In 2003 Scott founded the online community, The Mindful Parent (R) which has been visited by people in over 70 countries around the world. In 2006, Scott published “Mindful Parenting: Meditations, Verses & Visualization for a More Joyful Life” and spoke at the 2006 Miami Book Fair International. He has appeared on television and National Public Radio and has spoken to numerous groups on mindfulness and parenting and on the practice of law. Scott will be publishing “Mindfulness, Balance & the Lawyer’s Brain” in November 2008. Scott’s training in the area of mindfulness-based practices and its neuroscience underpinnings includes: Workshops with Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) founder, Jon Kabat-Zinn (2008, 2005), and Saki Santorelli (2005), and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) founder, Zendel Segal (2008); Retreat with MBCT founder John Teasdale (2008); training in Insight Dialogue and Vipassana Meditation with Insight Dialogue co-creator Gregory Kramer (2001), Sharon Salzburg (2005), and Jack Kornfield (2007); and training in Brain Wave Research Exploring High Performance Brain States with Anna Wise (1999). Scott has devoted many years of personal practice to experiencing the intricacies, nuances, and mysteries inherent in mindfulness practice. For many years he led a mindfulness-based meditation group in Miami Beach. His most personal work has been Fred Eppsteiner, a much admired mindfulness teacher, who was a student of Thich Nhat Hanh’s and Roshi Philip Kapleau’s. Scott explores the exciting work of neuroscientists, exploring the relationship between mindfulness practices, changes in the brain’s structure and function, and its influence on behavior, thoughts, and attitudes. In August 2008 he presented his work at an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) applications program in Los Angeles led by Dan Siegel. Scott works with lawyers, provides consulting services and in-house programs to law firms and law schools, and conducts workshops throughout Florida. He lives in Miami Beach, Florida with his wife, two children, and two hermit crabs, which, it turns, out, are very social and mindful creatures.
The IMS offers instruction and consultation in mindfulness- based practices. Our services, designed to enhance performance and well-being, are tailored for schools, firms, small and large groups, and individuals.
Scott Rogers, M.S., J.D.
Founder and Director
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Institute for Mindfulness Studies
800 West Avenue, Suite C-1
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
contact@imslaw.com
tel:  786-239-9318
fax:  305-538-4676
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Mindfulness, Balance, & The Lawyer’s Brain
 The workshop will take place Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.  The course is approved for 8.5 General CLE credits, which includes one Ethics credit. To read testimonials from recent participants, click here.
 
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testimonials
“Scott Rogers has the answer to finding harmony in the practice of law.  Introducing concepts of mindfulness in my legal career was my answer to feeling fulfilled, balanced and rewarded.  Scott has helped me integrate different techniques into my workday - a benefit that has been felt in my personal life as well.”
 -- Lori Tashman, Esq.
     Government Attorney
 
“Scott’s original methods of waking us up to the present moment are easy to understand and a delight to experience.  The simplicity and power of his techniques make them all the more appealing to busy lawyers.”
-- Melvin Rubin, Esq.
    Family Law Attorney & Mediator
 
“As an attorney, I found myself always thinking, analyzing, and planning ahead.  This constant activity left me feeling exhausted and sapped me of any ‘joie de vivre.’ Since meeting Scott and incorporating his mindfulness techniques into my everyday life, I feel less anxious and, in short -- Happier.”  I am very grateful to Scott and his techniques.  I encourage anyone who feels overwhelmed and over-stimulated to meet with Scott.  It will change your life.”
-- Ana-Maria Deschapelle, Esq.
   Trial Attorney
 
“Scott has taught me techniques that I can seamlessly incorporate into my day. They're especially useful when the unexpected arises!  In only a few weeks, I've noticed that I'm a more effective attorney and a more attentive person in general.”
 -- Josh Shore, Esq.
    Law Clerk
 
“Scott, I wanted to thank you for the mindfulness techniques that you have shared with me over the last few months.  They have been a really big help in my very hectic life . . .  Click here to read the full testimonial.”
 -- Laura E., Esq.  Trial Attorney