Michael Josephson

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Michael Josephson
Born (1942-12-10) December 10, 1942 (age 81)
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Speaker and lecturer, former law professor and attorney
Known forJoseph and Edna Josephson Institute of Ethics

Michael Josephson (born December 10, 1942) is a former law professor and attorney who founded the nonprofit Joseph and Edna Josephson Institute of Ethics[1] located in Los Angeles, California, out of which he operates as a speaker and lecturer on the subject of ethics. The institute is named after his parents.[2]

Josephson's daily commentary is carried on Armed Forces Radio, and was formerly carried on Los Angeles radio station KNX 1070.[3] He is also the president of the national CHARACTER COUNTS! Coalition,[4] a part of the Josephson Institute of Ethics.

A graduate of the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), Josephson was named its 2009 alumnus of the year.[5] Josephson currently resides in southern California with wife Anne and his 5 children.[6]

Works[edit]

Josephson has written various books on the subjects of character and ethics, including:

  • Making Ethical Decisions (1995, updated edition, 2002)[7]
  • The Power of Character (co-editor, 1998)[8]
  • Parenting to Build Character in Your Teen (co author, 2001)[9]
  • You Don't Have To Be Sick To Get Better! (2001)[10]
  • The Best Is Yet To Come (2002)[11]

Michael Josephson started a bar review course in the 1970s. It was located in Inglewood California, California. Many law students used the program to study for the California state bar. The course had lectures and a textbook with practice questions and model answers.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Josephson Institute of Ethics: Training, Consulting, Keynote Speeches, Materials for Ethical Workplaces". Josephsoninstitute.org. Retrieved 2010-11-12.
  2. ^ Crane, Michael (2004). The Political Junkie Handbook – Google Books. ISBN 9781561718917. Retrieved 2010-11-12.
  3. ^ "I Got 'Slop' Happy In The 'Big Brother 10′ House « CBS Los Angeles- News, Sports, Weather, Traffic and the Best of LA". Knx1070.com. Archived from the original on 2010-07-01. Retrieved 2010-11-12.
  4. ^ "Character education and SEL curriculum resources, activities, lessons, and more!". Character Counts.
  5. ^ "Michael Josephson '64, J.D. '67 2009 Edward A. Dickson Alumnus of the Year". UCLA Alumni Association. May 28, 2015.
  6. ^ John R. Stephens, Webmaster (2006-02-07). "LADA POK Michael Josephson Biography". Da.co.la.ca.us. Archived from the original on 2010-03-14. Retrieved 2010-11-12.
  7. ^ Making Ethical Decisions (9781888689136): Michael S Josephson. March 2002. Retrieved 2010-11-12.
  8. ^ Josephson, Michael S. "Barnes & Noble.com – Image Viewer: Power of Character, by Michael S. Josephson, Hardcover". Search.barnesandnoble.com. Archived from the original on July 18, 2012. Retrieved 2010-11-12.
  9. ^ "Bing Shopping". Shopping.msn.com. Retrieved 2010-11-12.[permanent dead link]
  10. ^ You Don't Have to Be Sick to Get Better! (9781888689129): Michael Josephson: Reviews, Prices & more. 15 December 2001. Retrieved 2010-11-12.
  11. ^ The Best Is Yet to Come (9781888689143): Michael Josephson: Reviews, Prices & more. May 2002. Retrieved 2010-11-12.

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