Waugh Law & Mediation

11/23/2025

I’m feeling so grateful after the launch of my new book, Becoming a Restorative Lawyer: How to Transform Your Legal Practice for Self, Client, and Community Growth.

Last week, which coincided with Restorative Justice Week, made me realize just how wide and generous the community supporting this work really is. From events with the West Virginia Restorative Justice Project, to a conversation on the Blessed Be podcast, to gatherings at the Barns of Rose Hill and a webinar with the Zehr Institute, I felt supported, encouraged, and inspired.

I got to reconnect with mentors, colleagues, and clients, hear their stories, and share mine. It reminded me why this work—bringing more cooperation and care into legal practice—truly matters.

I’m excited to keep exploring these ideas through upcoming workshops, retreats, and trainings. Thank you to everyone who made this launch week so meaningful!

11/22/2025

This is my first book launch, so I'm not sure what they are supposed to be like--but this was a great deal of fun! Many thanks to the Barns of Rose Hill and all of my family, friends, and colleagues who made this night so much fun.

11/21/2025

Today is the last day of , and I have been celebrating RJ week and the launch of my new book, Becoming a Restorative Lawyer, all week! Today, I am excited that my first experience as a guest on a podcast is now live. During the podcast, I tackle some tough questions about the challenges of moving from an adversarial model to a more collaborative, relationship-based way to address legal disputes. This is a wonderful way to wind down on this very special week. https://bit.ly/4i0q8aA

11/21/2025

During today's webinar, I concluded by thanking our panel and observing that "I get by with a little help from my friends." Lawyers Luis Bravo, Karina Echazú and Petra Šach, joined Howard Zehr and me as we tackled the questions that come up when we think about practicing law consistent with restorative justice principles. Miss the webinar? No worries! You can watch it on you tube any time! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Znok2MLQ7vQ

11/20/2025

Today's the day!
Howard and I will be joined by a panel of talented lawyers from around the globe to discuss Restorative Practices in our work.

11/20/2025

Restorative Justice Week Continues! Join me and my restorative lawyer colleagues, Luís Bravo from Brazil, Petra Šach from the Czech Republic, and Karina Echazú from Argentina as we answer some difficult questions from Howard Zehr on what it means to be a https://streamyard.com/watch/Sq7QCAPN5WdX

11/19/2025

Tonight's the night! We are celebrating International Restorative Justice Week and the launch of my new book--Becoming a Restorative Lawyer in Berryville, Virginia. I am so pleased to be hosted by the Barns of Rose Hill for this event and look forward to meeting people ready to create a legal system that resolves disputes while creating opportunities to heal from wrongdoing and repair relationships. Admission is free and the event is at 6:00 p.m. https://www.barnsofrosehill.org/community-education/restorative-justice

11/18/2025

Am I excited? Yes! Tomorrow I will be joined by many friends, family, colleagues, teachers, and community members to discuss . I just returned from The Barns at Rose Hill where we were setting up a display of Howard Zehr's photographs that illustrate the book and a group of banners I created from fabric scraps in 2008 that describe . Tomorrow evening, we will have some time to view these wonderful photographs and talk a bit about how we can make the legal system more humane, kind, with a focus on healing and repairing harm. Free tickets are avilable, the link is in the comments.

11/18/2025

Yesterday was nothing short of incredible. It's the first day . I had the great fortune of participating in two events. In the afternoon, I joined the participants at the Jefferson County Senior Center for a community-building talking circle as part of the West Virginia Restorative Justice Project State-Wide Talking Circles. In the evening, I joined participants at Shepherd University for another circle and was a guest afterward to talk about my new book, Becoming a Restorative Lawyer. And now...to prepare for Wednesday's event!

11/17/2025

Today is the day! Join the West Virginia Restorative Justice Project (and me!) as we celebrate Restorative Justice Week...which is also the launch of my new book, Becoming a Restorative Lawyer. Events will occur throughout the state, and I'll be a guest at the Shepherdstown event where I will invite participants to join me after the event to learn more about and the new book. If you are curious about what a talking circle is, please check out this blog post: www.brendawaugh.com/blog/restorative-talking-circle

11/16/2025

For those interested in attending the book launch event on Wednesday night--bonus! This exhibit is open at the Barns and you'll have an opportunity to check it out!

🎨 Art on Display at The Barns of Rose Hill 🎨

We’re excited to share that artists from the Firehouse Gallery and the Jefferson Arts Council are featured in a special exhibition at the Barns of Rose Hill in Berryville, VA!

🗓 Exhibit Dates: November 8 – January 3
🎉 Opening Reception: November 15 | 5–6:30 PM
📍 Location: 95 Chalmers Ct, Berryville, VA

Join us for the opening reception to meet the artists and celebrate this creative collaboration! If you can’t make the reception, you can still visit the exhibit Tuesday–Saturday, 12–3 PM during their regular open hours.

Come see the incredible talent our local artists bring to the region, we’d love to see you there!

11/16/2025

I hope you will join me and my colleagues with the West Virginia Restorative Justice Project on Monday night at over 20 venues throughout the Mountain State to participate in a Restorative Justice Talking Circle. Curious about what that means? Learn more about talking circles here: www.brendawaugh.com/blog/restorative-talking-circle.