Straus Institute to Host Program-Wide Mediation Competition for Students
On March 8, 2021, the Straus Institute will host an inaugural program-wide Mediation Competition, under the leadership of Professor Stephanie Blondell.
LLM Alumni Introduce Straus Students to the Federal Bar Association
Straus Institute alumni and classmates Angela Eastman (LLM ‘08) and Gabriel Soto (LLM ‘08) spoke with students on their career paths since graduation and their involvement with the Federal Bar Association’s ADR Section.
Professor Stephanie Blondell Appointed as Co-Chair of AALS Clinical ADR Committee
Professor Stephanie Blondell became the co-chair of the Clinical ADR Committee of the Association of American Law Schools (AALS).
Professor Thomas Stipanowich Participates in International Dialogue on Conflict
Professor Thomas J. Stipanowich presented remarks at "Healing a Conflicted Humanity," an international dialogue hosted by Hong Kong University Department of Law.
Straus Institute Welcomes Judge Danny Weinstein (Ret.) as Distinguished Mediator in Residence
On January 28, the Straus Institute held a virtual international meeting to celebrate Judge Danny Weinstein’s addition to the Pepperdine Caruso Law family.
Scholars at Straus - Professor Jasper Kim Inspires ADR Students to be Lifelong Learners
Professor Jasper Kim is a scholar, lawyer and consultant based in California and Korea, with particular expertise in negotiations, and the structuring of capital markets instruments for social impact.
Students from Around the World Begin ADR Studies at Straus
This week, a cohort of talented students passionate about dispute resolution began their studies at the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution
Professor Thomas Stipanowich Profiled in Los Angeles Daily Journal
Professor Thomas J. Stipanowich is featured in the article "ADR Academic: Thomas Stipanowich works at different levels to find ways of moving settlements forward."
MDR Student Edwin Weaver Recognized for Work with Foster Youth in Santa Barbara County
Edwin Weaver, who is pursuing a Master in Dispute Resolution (MDR) degree at the Straus Institute, was recognized for his groundbreaking work uplifting foster youth in Santa Barbara County by ACEsConnection, an online social platform for practitioners implementing trauma-informed and resilience-building practices for youth.