What is holistic law?

Holistic law, also known as integrative law, is a modern approach to legal practice that emphasizes a more holistic or wholistic view of legal issues and solutions. It recognizes that the law and legal issues are not limited to rules and regulations, but also involve the emotions, relationships, values, and aspirations of individuals and society as a whole. Holistic law also recognizes that individuals are multi-dimensional beings with physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects that are interconnected and affect their legal issues.

Holistic law practitioners focus on building collaborative relationships with clients, instead of taking a confrontational or adversarial approach. They also emphasize the importance of resolving conflicts through non-adversarial means, such as mediation, negotiation, and restorative justice, instead of relying on traditional litigation. They may also incorporate non-legal modalities into their practice, such as mindfulness practices, energy work, and other holistic therapies to help clients address underlying emotional and psychological issues that may be contributing to their legal problems.

Overall, holistic law seeks to promote a more compassionate, empathetic, and sustainable approach to legal practice that considers the whole person and the broader social and environmental context in which legal issues arise.