is an Argentinean bilingual (English-Spanish) ADR professional (mediator and attorney at law admitted in Argentina), specializing in the field of family business and international mediation. He has extensive experience in family business and corporate law. His ADR practice focuses primarily on corporate, commercial, real estate law and family business cases.

Rene studied law at the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina. He graduated LL.M. Program of the Straus Institute. His LL.M. studies focused on International Mediation. Rene is fluent in English and Spanish and has a working knowledge of French. Currently, he holds his private practice in family businesses conflicts and also teaches ADR (organizational, negotiation and mediation) in Argentina and Latin America.

is a Chilean qualified lawyer specializing in the field of mediation, arbitration, commercial and corporate law. He has extensive experience mediating conflicts in the health field and negotiating commercial deals.

Andrés studied law at the Diego Portales University in Santiago, Chile, graduating with honors. In 2006 Andrés graduated from the Straus Institute LL.M. Program, with the focus of his studies on mediation. Andrés is fluent in Spanish and English. He is an official arbitrator of the "Centro Nacional de Arbitraje" (Chile), an official mediator of the "Superintendencia de Salud" (Chile) and works as a lawyer at Eluchans & Cia. (Chiliean Law firm). He has published articles on mediation and cross-cultural negotiation. Andrés has participated as a spokesman in expositions related to dispute resolution.

is a Panamanian Lawyer, mediator and professor. He graduated in Law at the University of Panama as Summa Cum Laude. He has a postgraduate degree and a master’s degree in procedural law. As a Fulbright Scholar he studied American Law at Tulane University (New Orleans, Louisiana), and obtained an LL.M. from the Straus Institute with the focus of his studies in Mediation and International Dispute Resolution.

 

has been involved in mediation and dispute resolution programs for more than 12 years as an educator, trainer and contributor to projects dealing with mediation in her native Czech Republic, the United States and Europe. Since 2001 Ms. Potockova has been managing director of Conflict Management International, a company specializing in consulting and training in negotiation and mediation skills. She has trained more than 3,000 people in 14 different countries, and is co-founder of the Association of Czech Mediators and the board member of the World Mediation Forum. She has been appointed by the Czech Ministry of Justice as a member of the working group for drafting and commenting on Czech mediation law.

is a German PhD Student at Bucerius Law School, Hamburg. His fields of study are International Private Law, including procedural law, and
Alternative Dispute Resolution with an emphasis on Mediation
and International Commercial Arbitration.

Felix studied law as a member of the first class at Bucerius Law School, Hamburg. After his First State Examination in 2005, he worked part time for law firms in Hamburg and Munich before joining the Straus Program in 2006 as a Fulbright Scholar. Upon his return to Germany he worked for Prof. Dr. Thorn, LL.M. at Bucerius Law School. Since February 2009 he has been clerking at the Hanseatisches Oberlandesgericht Hamburg to prepare for his Second State Examination. He published on Mediation as well as International Private Law and Jurisdictional aspects of transport by sea.

is a German and U.S. qualified lawyer specializing in the field of international arbitration and litigation. She has extensive experience with commercial and investment arbitration proceedings, international procedural law, especially the international taking of evidence. Her litigation practice focuses primarily on corporate, commercial, and civil cases.

Anke studied law at the Ruhr University in Bochum, Germany, from which she also holds a PhD degree (Dr. iur) in legal history. In 2008, Anke graduated from the LL.M program of the Straus Institute. Her LL.M studies focused on International Dispute Resolution. Anke is fluent in German and English and has a working knowledge of French and Spanish. She is author of articles on alternative dispute resolution, including the use of e-discovery in international commercial arbitration, and negotiation practice.

received her bachelor's of law degree from Wuhan University, a prestigious comprehensive university in China. Yuwen's research focused on the current status and development of arbitration in China. "Studying at the Straus Institute is a challenge, but also an opportunity to test your will, mind and abilities."

a Chinese alum from Straus received his LL.M. in Dispute Resolution in 2010. He graduated from the Wuhan University, one of the top 10 universities in China. His studies at Straus enhanced his capability of being successful in the current Chinese legal environment. With the LL.M. program from Straus, his research on the unique Chinese dispute resolution methods gained a lot of insight other than relying solely on basic legal thinking. As a current member of the Beijing Arbitration Commission, one of the emerging arbitration institutions in east Asia, he is trying to utilize what Straus has taught him and put it into practice in China.

received her Bachelor of Law from Mumbai University in India and attended Pepperdine's LL.M. program through an international fellowship sponsored by the American Association of University Women. After completing her LL.M., Shibani returned to India and is currently with J.P. Morgan as its first locally qualified lawyer in India responsible for the Legal function within the investment banking division. Shibani is qualified to practice law in India and is a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales in the United Kingdom. In her spare time, Shibani enjoys traveling to remote places, painting and photography and is also a trained Indian Classical vocalist.