Current Videos
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ADR in the CourtsJudge Helen Bendix and Judge Alexander Williams III of the Los Angeles Superior Court discuss the changes taking place in the nation’s courts as a result of alternative dispute resolution. Learning about the significant role ADR has played in the busiest court in the nation provides students with a glimpse at the dynamic changes taking place in the way our society manages conflict. Time: Part 1: 6:42, Part 2: 12:34, Part 3: 12:33 |
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Along the BorderlineAlternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) processes address a variety of client needs. In different situations, different approaches best meet the needs of particular clients. As ADR practitioners skilled at delivering a variety of processes, the question of when it is appropriate to mix approaches arises. Time: 16:05 |
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A Matter of ChoiceThis video provides students and professionals with a rare opportunity to observe the opening remarks of a judicial settlement conference as delivered by Judge Alexander Williams III of the Los Angeles Superior Court. Time: Part 1: 16:27, Part 2: 15:10 |
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An Interview with Felix Doerfelt - 2007 LL.M. GraduateFulbright scholar Felix Doerfelt, an international law student from Germany, received his Masters in Law (LL.M.) from the Straus Institute in May of 2007. In this interview, Felix discusses his studies at Straus and explains how an education in dispute resolution figures into his long-term plans to practice and teach law in his native country. Time: 11:08 |
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Beijing Video ConferenceIn November of 2007, a historic international video conference took place at the Straus Institute of the Pepperdine University Law School. Members of the Beijing Arbitration Commission explored the emerging importance of mediation in international dispute resolution with their American colleagues. Time: Introduction: 9:15, History: 21:09, Chapter I: 10:59, Chapter II: 11:58, Chapter III: 11:33, Chapter IV: 8:06, Chapter V: 9:32, Chapter VI: 7:19, Chapter VII: 8:53, Chapter VIII: 5:05, Chapter IX: 10:27 |
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Divorce MediationNina Meierding, recognized as one of the leading divorce mediators in the country, discusses the challenges of mediating domestic disputes. Time: 15:21 |
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Faith-based diplomacyStraus Institute adjunct professor Brian Cox, a pioneer in the emerging field of faith-based diplomacy, shares insights he has gained practicing faith-based diplomacy in Kashmir, Syria, and the Balkans in collaboration with the International Center for Religion & Diplomacy. Time: Part 1 - 19:24, Part 2 - 20:05 |
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International Student ConversationIn an informal roundtable conversation, Giorgi Chaladze, Sangyeop Lee, and Soraiya Campbell, international students enrolled in the Straus Institute at the Pepperdine University Law School, share their views and experiences regarding the top-ranked graduate program in dispute resolution in the nation. Time: 17:27 |
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The Man Who Listens to Horses - Monty RobertsMonty Roberts recounts his violent upbringing, which led him to develop his unique non-violent method of training horses used around the world today. Time: Part 1: 17:46, Part 2: 10:30 |
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