Pepperdine Caruso Law Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution Launches Online Master of Laws in International Commercial Arbitration
The LLM program will prepare legal professionals to navigate complex international disputes through practical training in international arbitration and alternative dispute resolution.
Professors Stephanie Blondell and Shaphan Roberts Present "Convening Mediation Cases: Operational Steps and Communication" -- City of Los Angeles Civil, Human Rights, and Equity Department
Professor Stephanie Blondell and senior adjunct professor Shaphan Roberts presented "Convening Mediation Cases: Operational Steps and Communication" for the City of Los Angeles Civil, Human Rights, and Equity Department Investigation Division.
Professor Stephanie Blondell, "Why Rational Lawyers Can Make Irrational Deals" -- Riverside Lawyer Magazine
Professor Stephanie Blondell's opinion article, "The Amygdala in the Mediation Room: Why Rational Lawyers Can Make Irrational Deals," is published in Riverside Lawyer magazine.
Pepperdine Dispute Resolution Law Journal Announces Publication of Volume 26, Issue 2
The Pepperdine Dispute Resolution Law Journal is pleased to announce the publication of Volume 26, Issue 2.
Professor Colleen Graffy Speaks on Panel "Iain Dale with the Generals and Colleen Graffy" -- Buxton International Festival
Professor Colleen P. Graffy spoke on the panel presentation "Iain Dale with the Generals and Colleen Graffy" for the Buxton International Festival.
Straus Institute Managing Director David Dowling Shares Mediation Expertise in Africa
Straus Institute Judge Danny Weinstein Managing Director David P. Dowling traveled to Nairobi, Kenya, to participate in the Africa Chief Justices’ Alternative Dispute Resolution Forum.
Master of Legal Studies Student Teresa Guevara Advocates for Celiac Safety Act
Straus Institute Graduate Law Program online Master of Legal Studies student Teresa Guevara is working to pass the Celiac Safety Act of 2026.
Straus Institute Graduate Law Program Students Participate in Geneva Study Tour 2026
Straus Institute Graduate Law Program online students participated in a week-long study tour in Switzerland on June 27-July 2.
Professor Maureen Weston Presents "Arbitrating Olympic and International Sports Law Disputes" -- University of Oregon School of Law
Professor Maureen A. Weston presented a workshop on "Arbitrating Olympic and International Sports Law Disputes" at the University of Oregon School of Law's Summer Sports Law Institute.









