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Pictured above (l to r) – Front Row: Keyla Smith, Chanel Rowe, Michelle Anglade, Kelly Torres. Back Row: George Knox, Daniel Cartwright, and Sherman Davis.

Recently, two teams of FIU Law students competed in the 7th Annual National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA) International Negotiations Competition in Atlanta. The competition, sponsored by BARBRI, took place at the NBLSA convention March 6 – 10, 2013.

One of the teams consisted of Chanel Rowe (2L) and Daniel Cartwright (2L), while the other consisted of Kelly Torres (3L) and Keyla Smith (2L). Rowe and Cartwright finished second in the national competition. Smith won Best Negotiator of Preliminary Round Two.

Each team was tasked with negotiating cross-border conflicts based on current issues affecting our global community. With 50 minute negotiating rounds, it made for a competitive and time-intensive competition.

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Pictured above: Professor George Knox leads the participants through a series of exercises.

On Feb. 27, 2013, the FIU College of Law Center for Professionalism and Ethics, together with The Florida Bar Henry Latimer Center for Professionalism, hosted a symposium at the FIU College of Law titled Professionalism Matters.

At the event, led by George Knox, director of non-litigation advocacy programs within the Center for Professionalism and Ethics, and with contributions from various guest speakers, participants explored the fundamental ideals and values that underlie the meaning of professionalism. The event was ultimately designed to provide the tools and motivation that stimulate personal and professional growth and development.

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In a recent Miami Herald article, Florida International University College of Law Professor George Knox is quoted on how contemplative activities that allow people to focus upon the moment and release internal stress, reduce anger and allow for civil behavior.

George Knox is the Director for Professionalism and Ethics at FIU Law, and will lead a conference on mindfulness titled “Professionalism Matters” on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013.

Mindfulness making its way into the mainstream

By Marcella McCarthy

Scott Rogers’ office isn’t that of a typical law professor. A bookshelf is piled high with books on meditation rather than legal tomes. A round table is surrounded by bamboo chairs, where Rogers invites students to sit for 10 minutes to quiet the mind.

Rogers practices mindfulness, which involves paying attention in a particular way, on purpose and in the present, often through breathing techniques. The practice, which has roots in Buddhism and spiritual growth, is increasingly being studied by scientists and the medical profession as a way to reduce stress and enhance one’s health…

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Professor George Knox will deliver a lecture at the next S.T.E.P.P. event on Friday, September 28, 2012. His talk, titled “The Thrill of Sharing: How the Power of Sharing Can Fulfill Your Life,” will begin at noon in Graham Center – 140 at the FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus.

“The focus of my talk is that sharing is an inherent human trait; it comes naturally and is hard to resist. It makes us feel good, and it enriches us,” said Knox.

The event is part of the “Striving to Enhance Personal Performance” initiative designed by Florida International University to help employees excel personally and professionally. The initiative is designed to provide the tools and motivation that stimulate personal and professional growth and development.

As a force of social change, Mr. Knox’s career and personal endeavors have been marked by empathy, compassion and the gift of sharing to make an incredible difference in the lives of so many.

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Professor George F. Knox was presented The Mario P. Goderich Legal Ethics Award by the Dade County Bar Association in recognition of his exemplary service benefiting the community, bench and bar.  The special recognition award was presented at The Dade County Bar Association’s 23^rd Annual Recognition Luncheon, held at the Hyatt Regency Miami, on April 27, 2012. The Association recognized its new Life Members, retiring members of the Board of Directors and committee chairs.

Professor George Knox came to the FIU College of Law after many years of substantial contributions to the city of Miami. Considered among the “100 Most Powerful People in Miami” by Miami Business Magazine, Professor Knox’s community credentials range from serving on our FIU College of Law Advisory Board, playing a key role in bringing both an NBA and an MLB team to South Florida, and being Co-chair of a campaign in 1997 for the United Way of Miami-Dade County which raised over $33 million in contributions.

“It was especially fulfilling to receive an honor for being faithful to the Law’s highest calling”, said Professor George Knox.

Two other special recognition awards were presented at the luncheon. The Alan R. Schwartz Judicial Excellence Award was presented to Orlando A. Prescott, Judge – Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida and The Robert L. Shevin Public Service Award was presented to Jerald Bagley, Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida.

Faculty Fall Workshop Series – Tuesday, September 20th

Guest: George Knox (Florida International University College of Law)
Topic: Teaching Mindfulness and Awareness Disciplines in Law School, A Cutting-Edge Solution to a Pervasive Problem in the Profession.
Room: RDB 1009.
Time: Lunch served at Noon
Remarks begin at 12:30PM