Charles Halpern

Charles Halpern is a lawyer, activist, author, educator, and meditation practitioner. He also served as the founding dean of CUNY School of Law, and as a faculty member of various prominent law schools across the country.

Halpern is considered a pioneer in public interest law, responsible for various entrepreneurial and educational initiatives that contributed to legal, academic, social justice, and contemplative communities. Halpern's book, ''Making Waves and Riding the Currents: Activism and the Practice of Wisdom'', tells the story of how he brought public interest activism, mindfulness, and meditation into law schools and courthouses across the United States. Provided by Wikipedia