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March 13, 2026 | 10 AM-1PM PST
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William Nix Caruso Law Straus Institute faculty

Professor William Nix Interviewed for Forthcoming Documentary "Stealing a Library"

Adjunct professor William Nix was recently interviewed for the forthcoming documentary "Stealing a Library."

Helen Winter and Joy Qiao

Professor Helen Winter and Joy Qiao (MDR '25), “Develop Students Who Can Tackle Complex Societal Issues” -- Inspiring Minds, Harvard Business Publishing Education

Professor Helen Winter and Joy Qiao (MDR '25) publish “Develop Students Who Can Tackle Complex Societal Issues” in Inspiring Minds, a publication by Harvard Business Publishing Education.

Helen Winter Pepperdine University Straus Institute

Professor Helen Winter Presents "Pioneering ADR and Social Entrepreneurship: Redefining Legal Education” -- Association for Conflict Resolution - Greater New York

Professor Helen Winter presented "Pioneering ADR and Social Entrepreneurship: Redefining Legal Education” at the Association for Conflict Resolution - Greater New York Chapter's 2025 Annual Conference.

Straus community project

Straus Students Empower Community Members in Pilot Project

A pilot project led by professor Helen Winter, in collaboration with R3SOLUTE 2.0, offered support to community members such as facilitators, workers, and immigrants with volunteer students as conflict resolution trainers.

Commencement 2025 graduates

Pepperdine Caruso Law Celebrates Commencement 2025

On Friday, May 23, the Pepperdine Caruso Law Class of 2025 gathered at Alumni Park to celebrate their commencement with their friends, families, and fellow classmates.

Helen Winter Pepperdine University Straus Institute

Professor Helen Winter, Inaugural ADR and Social Entrepreneurship Course -- St. Louis University Law Journal ADR Teaching Edition

Professor Helen Winter's article, Inaugural ADR and Social Entrepreneurship Course, is published in the St. Louis University Law Journal ADR Teaching Edition.

Straus ADR class spring 2025

Straus Alternative Dispute Resolution and Social Entrepreneurship Students Present Final Business Pitches Spring 2025

The ADR and Social Entrepreneurship course is a unique class offered by the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine Caruso Law.

Peer mediation course 2025

Straus Institute Western Justice Center Peer Mediation and Restorative Practices Course Prepares Students to Transform Conflict

From Classroom to Community: How Students Are Transforming Conflict in Los Angeles Schools with Straus Institute’s Western Justice Center Peer Mediation and Restorative Practices Course

Certificate in Conflict Management ceremony 2025

Pepperdine Caruso Law Celebrates Seaver-Straus Certificate in Conflict Management Program and Graduation Reception 2025

On Friday, May 2, 2025, the Straus Institute and Seaver College came together to celebrate 40 students who earned the Certificate in Conflict Management.