Judge Alexander Williams and Professor Sukhsimranjit Singh Discuss Evolution of ADR in the United States

On March 23, Straus Institute Adjunct Professor, Judge Alexander Williams, presented, "The Evolution of Alternative Dispute Resolution in the United States: History and Prospects," to a virtual audience of law students and alumni of Prince Muhammad University - College of Law in Saudi Arabia. Judge Williams, who co-teaches the Mediation Clinic, shared his ADR expertise in the domestic and international contexts to provide guidance on recent developments in Saudi law related to reconciliation, court-ordered mediation, and arbitration.

Professor Sukhsimranjit Singh, who serves as the Judge Danny Weinstein Managing Director of the Straus Institute, conversed with Judge Williams on the topic, offering his perspective on global markets and opportunities for the growth of mediation. The event was well attended by international lawyers and law students at the College of Law.