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Tutu smiled as he told the author, \"We are human through our relations with others. If I undermine your humanity, I dehumanize myself. This is \u003cem\u003eubuntu\u003c\/em\u003e.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs an activist litigator for social causes in America, Sirotkin engaged in the \"good fight,\" but felt something missing. Learning to actively live and work from \u003cem\u003eubuntu\u003c\/em\u003e became a roar of awakening to a journey from litigation to liberation. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWitness\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is filled with profound moments of compassion and quiet heroism from world-famous activists and unknown women and men whose lives will inspire you to be the change the world needs, now more than ever.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eERIC SIROTKIN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an internationally renowned human rights trial lawyer, mediator, and educator who advocates navigating conflict in ways that enhance health and well-being. He lectures nationally and internationally on \u003cem\u003eubuntu\u003c\/em\u003e and legal wellness issues and practices law and life in New Mexico.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEric is also the author of \u003cem\u003eSurviving and Thriving at Work: What Every Employee Needs to Know But is Afraid to Ask \u003c\/em\u003e(Amazon, 2018), and \u003cem\u003eLabor and Employment in New Mexico \u003c\/em\u003e(Butterworth, 1994).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The interest and support of your project has been a great encouragement to us at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.\" - \u003cstrong\u003eArchbishop Desmond Tutu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Eric Sirotkin does what only the very best lawyers can do—transform combat into co-creation, aggression into appreciation, and ultimately fear into love. In 'Witness,' he creates new and positive possibilities for his clients, their attorneys, and the world.\" - \u003cstrong\u003eGary Zukav, author of \"The Seat of the Soul\" and \"The Dancing Wu Li Masters\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Justice has always been a constant struggle and Eric Sirotkin exemplifies the type of lawyer activist that impacts hearts and minds and our world at large. 'Witness' is a personal journey but one that reminds us all that we can make a difference.\" - \u003cstrong\u003ePaul Bardacke, former New Mexico Attorney General and mediator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Your contribution and suggestions for the new constitution for South Africa have been very useful. I must say that your warmth and comradeship here in Cape Town was very much appreciated and has added to our faith in the struggle of the poor and the exploited.\" - \u003cstrong\u003eDullah Omar, South Africa Minister of Justice (1994-2005)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"In a world driven by crass consumerism and conspicuous consumption, Eric Sirotkin is that rarest of creatures: an internationalist in every best sense of that word and a champion of selfless service to others. Eric is a grassroots intellectual with impeccable integrity. He is that rarest of lawyers, always being humble yet caring, placing his clients' cause foremost, imbued by a great work ethic, and by always being the consummate professional.\" - \u003cstrong\u003eJohnny Delange, member of Parliament South Africa 1996–2016 and Chair of the Parliament Justice Committee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The depth and sincerity of Eric Sirotkin's commitment to equality and human rights never ceases to amaze me. His capacity to communicate this knowledge in such a spell binding, down-to-earth and easy-to-comprehend way is refreshing—a master in the art of reaching out and truly educating others.\" - \u003cstrong\u003eFrank Miranda, former SNCC activist and Director of the New Mexico Human Rights Office\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Eric Sirotkin is a leading attorney in the human rights arena. I have worked closely with him in recent years in the area of human rights and he has demonstrated to me the knowledge, insight and ability to relate to younger people.\" - \u003cstrong\u003eProf. Arthur Kinoy, author of \"Rights of Trial\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Eric Sirotkin has delivered a powerful account of his extraordinary life of social advocacy. 'Witness' will take its place amongst those rare stories that inspire us to take our own stand and join the heroes of the world who have always relied on the power of love and the justice of integrity to finally prevail against the forces that seek to divide us.\" -\u003cstrong\u003e Will Wilkinson, co-founder The Academy of Natural Wisdom, author of \"Now or Never\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"White Cloud Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41321725198486,"sku":"9781940468488","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0477\/8731\/1254\/products\/img_proxy_a4776980-9d4f-4523-a0c6-c315c1c5aea7.jpg?v=1642163965"},{"product_id":"surviving-and-thriving-at-work-what-every-employee-needs-to-know-but-is-afraid-to-ask","title":"Surviving and Thriving at Work: What Every Employee Needs to Know But is Afraid to Ask","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFilled with stories and advice, \u003cem\u003eSurviving and Thriving at Work\u003c\/em\u003e is a practical guide from attorney Eric Sirotkin's decades of counseling employees and litigating cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDevelop creative skill sets to address challenges such as a demanding boss, a hostile work environment, a poor review, or unfair treatment. Become versed in your rights and learn how to resolve and diffuse conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis important and easy-to-read resource demonstrates how to preserve your job and enhance relationships with both co-workers and bosses. Special chapters address effective communication techniques, litigation options, choosing a lawyer, and reducing stress, and include updated information on managing remote work and leave options in the COVID-19 era. A primer for anyone who works with others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttorney Eric Sirotkin\u003c\/strong\u003e assists employees, workplaces, and nations in navigating conflict in ways that enhance the health and well-being of all participants, stakeholders, and our planet. He trains lawyers to integrate wellness principles into their practices to benefit both themselves and their clients so that legal conflict becomes an opportunity for transformation and growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1981 he's been engaged in complex litigation in cases against major multi-billion-dollar corporations, universities and governmental entities that have addressed constitutional violations, free speech rights, discrimination, fraud, racketeering, assault and battery, wrongful discharge, and breach of contract actions. He served as an adjunct professor of law at the University of New Mexico School of Law, holding classes in Labor Law and Modern Employment Law, taught dozens of continuing legal education (CLE) programs, and regularly guest lectures on campuses. He is the author of \u003cem\u003eWitness: A Lawyer's Journey from Litigation to Liberation\u003c\/em\u003e (White Cloud Press 2017) and \u003cem\u003eLabor and Employment in New Mexico: A Desktop Guide to Employment Law\u003c\/em\u003e (Lexis\/Nexis 1994).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround the world, he has spoken about \u003cem\u003eubuntu\u003c\/em\u003e, peace and justice, and engaged in peacebuilding activities in India, Peru, Cuba, South Africa, Japan, Vietnam, North and South Korea, France, Canada, the Netherlands, and China. In 1991 he assisted with the new Constitution in South Africa, was a UN-sponsored election observer at President Mandela's election, and coordinated an international monitoring Project of the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission. It was through this experience, and working with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, that he learned about the wisdom of ubuntu and interjected a new, more holistic method to his efforts to resolve conflict. Most recently, he spearheaded a Restorative Justice process to address reconciliation in Santa Fe after a monument was toppled by protesters. He continues to litigate and mediate COVID retaliation, discrimination, and wrongful discharge cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEric co-founded the New Mexico Human Rights Coalition, the Ashland Culture of Peace Commission, the UbuntuWorks Education Project, the NLG Korean Peace Project, and is the Executive Producer of the award-winning film, \"Committing Poetry in Times of War.\" In 1992, he was the recipient of the City of Albuquerque Human Rights Award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Eric Sirotkin does what only the very best lawyers can do—transform combat into co-creation, aggression into appreciation, and ultimately fear into love.\" - \u003cstrong\u003eGary Zukav\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of \"The Dancing Wu Li Masters\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Eric is my model for what attorneys should be, moral compasses and ethical mentors for navigating troubled waters. I celebrate this, his most recent contribution, and recommend it as a touchstone for realistic thinking when surrounded by biased shouting matches.\" - \u003cstrong\u003eWill Wilkinson\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of \"Now or Never\" and \"Thriving in Business and Life\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"The topic of Eric Sirotkin's most recent book has never been more relevant. Even as work becomes a more and more important and dominant part of the identity for most people, we feel less secure. There is a sense one can be fired with no notice and for no reason. That is contributing to a deep sense of unease among many Americans. Sirotkin provides helpful tools to understand how to thrive in that new landscape.\" - \u003cstrong\u003eTed Merz\u003c\/strong\u003e, former Global Head of News Product at Bloomberg LP\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Good advice for the workplace.\" - \u003cstrong\u003eJ. 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