Dr. Shaphan Roberts Defends Innovative Doctoral Dissertation on Civil Unrest, Community Trust, and Policing
Shaphan Roberts, an accomplished leader in conflict resolution and adjunct professor at Pepperdine University's renowned Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, has reached a major academic milestone with the successful defense of his doctoral dissertation.
Nora Sassounian (JD/MDR '15) and Em Landon (JD/MDR '15) Launch Neutral Online Empowering Mediation
Pepperdine Caruso Law and Straus Institute alumni Nora Sassounian (JD/MDR '15) and Em Landon (JD/MDR '15) have launched Neutral Online Empowering Mediation.
Professor Jack Coe Delivers Special Course on Arbitration at The Hague Academy of International Law
Professor Jack J. Coe, Jr. was invited to deliver a special course on arbitration at The Hague Academy of International Law.
Professor Helen Winter Presents "Strengthening Bonds Within an International Cohort" -- Harvard Law School
Professor Helen Winter presented "Strengthening Bonds Within an International Cohort" at Harvard Law School's LLM student orientation.
Straus Institute Builds Bridges: Los Angeles Police Department and Community Unite for Beyond the Dialogue Program
The Straus Institute brought together 18 Los Angeles Police Department officers and supervisors and 19 community members for training in mediation and de-escalation techniques.
Pepperdine Caruso Law Students Embark on Immersive Study Tour of Olympic and International Sports Law in Switzerland and Paris
Professor Maureen A. Weston and sports arbitrator Jeff Benz led a group of Pepperdine Caruso Law students on a ten-day immersive study tour to Switzerland and Paris, focusing on Olympic and International Sports Law and Dispute Resolution.
Professor Colleen Graffy Presents "A Hinge Moment in History: Ukraine, U.S. Elections, and the International World Order" -- Citywire Swiss Wealth Annual Conference 2024
Professor Colleen P. Graffy presented "A Hinge Moment in History: Ukraine, U.S. Elections, and the International World Order" at the Citywire Swiss Wealth Annual Conference 2024.
Leon Dixson (JD/MDR '10) Appointed to Judgeship on California Placer County Superior Court
Pepperdine Caruso Law alumnus Leon Dixson (JD/MDR '10) has been appointed by California governor Gavin Newsom to a judgeship on the Placer County Superior Court.
Professor Maureen Weston Appointed to United States Olympic and Paralympic Commitee Arbitrator Roster
Professor Maureen A. Weston has been appointed to the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee arbitrator roster.









