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Student Spotlight: Dmitriy Bogorodskiy, 2021 JAMS Scholar

Dmitriy Bogorodskiy is an experienced intranational litigator from Russia in the area of asset recovery.

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Anthony Ellis (JD '15) and Jonathan Bakhsheshian (JD '14) Speak in Ethical Lawyering Class

Pepperdine Caruso Law alumni Anthony Ellis (JD '15) and Jonathan Bakhsheshian (JD '14), partners of Ellis & Bakh, LLP, spoke in Professor Stephanie Blondell's Ethical Lawyering class on the utility of advertising as attorneys.

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Straus Institute Hosts 14th Annual AALS ADR Works in Progress Conference

The Straus Institute hosted the 14th Annual AALS Section on Dispute Resolution's Works-in-Progress Scholarship Conference in a hybrid format, welcoming scholars on campus in Malibu as well as simultaneously engaging an online audience

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Straus Institute Co-Hosts International Seminar on Dispute Resolution

On October 17, the Straus Institute co-hosted the inaugural "International Seminar on Dispute Resolution: Best Practices and Future Trends,” in collaboration with the Army Institute of Law (AIL) in Mohali, India.

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David Talbot (MDR '98) Presented the David McKibbin Excellence in Teaching Award 2021

Pepperdine Caruso Law adjunct professor and Straus Institute alumnus David Wilburn Talbot (MDR '98) was presented the 2021 David McKibbin Excellence in Teaching Award.

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Professor Sukhsimranjit Singh Presents Webinar on Peer Mediation

On September 26, Professor Sukhsimranjit Singh presented on the topic of peer mediation in a virtual seminar held by E-Mediation Writings.

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Professor Sukhsimranjit Singh Gives Closing Address at International Mediation Symposium

On September 30, Professor Sukhsimranjit Singh gave the closing address, “Mediation in our Cultures and Traditions,” as part of a virtual international mediation symposium hosted by Mediator Vikram.

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Benjamin Davies Co-authors "Applying Moneyball Based Judicial Analytics to Construction Contract Disputes" -- ABA Under Construction Publication

Pepperdine Caruso Law third-year JD/MDR student Benjamin Davies and his long-term colleague Edward R. Ballard have published a co-authored article in the American Bar Association Under Construction publication titled "Applying Moneyball Based Judicial Analytics to Construction Contract Disputes."

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Terra Cothran (LLM Candidate) Recognized by Texas Diversity Council for 2021 Top Women Lawyer Award

Pepperdine Caruso Online Dispute Resolution LLM candidate Terra Cothran was presented with a Top Women Lawyer Award by the Texas Diversity Counsel.