San Diego Chapter
Welcome to the San Diego Chapter of MILS!
The mission of the Mindfulness in Law Society is to enhance well-being in the legal profession by educating legal professionals about the benefits of mindfulness meditation, yoga, and other contemplative practices
Learn More about MILS and Become a Member
Join us for Monthly Meetings.
The San Diego MILS Chapter meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 12:00 PM (PT) for networking and discussion on mental focus, achieving wellness, and applying mindfulness skills to professional endeavors. Brief meditation and possible breath work and mindful movement may be included in these monthly meetings. Meetings will begin virtually, with in-person and hybrid gatherings anticipated in the future.
Join us for Friday Midday Mindfulness
Every Friday at 12:00 PM (PT), join us for a 30-minute virtual meditation, breathing, or mental focus practice. These weekly sessions offer a space to reset, recharge, and carry balance into your day.
Upcoming events
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San Diego Chapter Monthly Meeting
When: First Tuesday of each month, 12:00–12:45 PM (PT)
Where: Zoom (link provided upon registration)
What: Networking, wellness-focused discussion, and brief mindfulness practice
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Friday Midday Mindfulness (Weekly)
When: Fridays, 12:00–12:30 PM (PT)
Where: Zoom (link provided upon registration)
What: Guided meditation, breathwork, or mental focus practice
About Us
The San Diego Chapter is the first MILS Chapter in California. The chapter signed its charter in 2025 and is led by Chair Jim Eischen and Vice-Chair James Maroulis.
About the Chair
Jim Eischen is a healthcare and corporate business attorney who has also provided numerous presentations on professional burnout mitigation, resilience, and utilizing mindfulness to overcome burnout for many years. He is a licensed yoga teacher, and the 2025 chair of the San Diego County Bar Association (SDCBA) wellness committee, having worked on enhancing attorney wellness for many years. He hosts a weekly meditation for the SDCBA wellness committee, and is also active with the SDCBA Law & Medicine Senior Advisors Section leadership.
Outside of law, Jim is a volunteer high school surf team coach, a professional musician performing locally in San Diego with a blues band (with several albums), and is passionate about local government and healthcare reforms needed both locally and nationally. Jim is excited to support MILS with a San Diego Chapter aimed at broadening the wellness services available to San Diego County attorneys, judges, and other important members of the broader legal community (including business partners, vendors, staff, administrators, law students, and anyone interested in a healthier legal system).
Contact Us
For more information about the San Diego Chapter, or to get involved, please contact:
Jim Eischen (Chair)