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May 05, 2025 Cynthia E. Tobisman
GMSR’s Cindy Tobisman teaches the importance of mindfulness and breathing to a room full of lawyers, judges, and justices

At this year’s ABTL Annual Seminar in San Diego, GMSR’s co-managing partner, Cindy Tobisman, presented “From Migraines to Mindfulness,” offering her practical advice on how to manage fear and stay grounded in the pressure cooker of advocacy.

Cindy weaved together deeply personal stories about fear with horseracing anecdotes, neuroscientific research, and football analogies into a fun, yet also deeply moving journey.  Cindy’s message was clear:  Top performance—whether arguing to the California Supreme Court or giving a toast at a family member’s wedding—doesn’t come from fear.  It comes from self-awareness, presence, and gratitude.