About the Author

Stephen Crilly is a U.S. citizen who grew up in the Philippines. He has been studying self-development and spirituality since a young age.

Steve holds a Juris Doctor degree with a Certificate in International Legal Studies from Syracuse University College of Law. At Syracuse, he was Senior Executive Editor of the Syracuse Journal of International Law and Commerce and received an award for his work on that publication. He was also named the Outstanding Graduate in the International Legal Studies Program.

Steve earned his undergraduate business degree with a concentration in psychology from the University of Notre Dame. In addition, he holds an M.B.A. degree with a specialization in international business from San Francisco State University. He has worked for Fortune 500 companies and law firms and is currently an independent legal writer.

Steve is also the author of a proposed United Nations Constitution, designed as an “earthocracy.” An earthocracy is a system of leadership and representation based on ethics and wisdom designed to preserve the long-term sustainability of this planet and the well-being of the population. The initial draft of the Constitution was published, along with an article, at the Center for United Nations Constitutional Research (CUNCR). This 44 Virtues website has an updated version of the Constitution. Read the Constitution here.