Robert Cochran, professor emeritus and founder of Pepperdine’s Herbert and Elinor Nootbaar Institute on Law, Religion, and Ethics and co-founder of the Global Justice Program and the Union Rescue Mission Legal clinic,
recently published his new book, The Servant Lawyer: Facing the Challenges of Christian Faith in Everyday Law Practice, which explores practical insights for Christians seeking to be faithful in their
legal work, as well as the rest of their lives. Drawing from his experiences in the
law office, the courtroom, and the classroom, Cochran examines Jesus’ call on lawyers
to serve both individual clients and the common good and is an insightful source on
both the opportunities and the challenges law practice presents to the Christian
faith.
“The book grew out of my 40 years teaching legal ethics and law and religion courses
at Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, and the University shares credit for the book’s
development as it supported my research in these areas,” Cochran says. “Throughout
my years of practicing law and teaching at Pepperdine, I had many conversations with
friends, students, and alumni about the challenges of being a Christian and practicing
law, and this book is an attempt to pass on the fruit of those conversations.”
The book is woven with stories from Cochran’s career, as well as writings and examples
from other members of the legal community, to address a variety of challenges in law
practice, including counseling clients, planning trial tactics, navigating tensions
with coworkers, and handling temptations toward cynicism and greed. Incorporating
thoughtful wisdom, real-world situations and relationships, and practical advice,
the book is an encouraging vision for how lawyers can apply their Christian faith
and values in their work.
Throughout The Servant Lawyer, Cochran illustrates the dynamic roles and responsibilities Christian lawyers should
demonstrate when acting as
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