MELVIN LOH

Melvin is a Senior Lecturer at the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) School of Law, specialising in conflict resolution, mediation, negotiation, and criminal law. In 2023, he received the SUSS Excellence in Teaching Award and the Staff Service Award and was conferred the Singapore Courts’ Outstanding Court Volunteer Award (Advocate & Solicitor Category). In 2024, he earned the Singapore Mediation Centre’s “SMC Faculty Award-Assessor/Coach,” the Long Service Court Volunteer Award (10 Years). In 2025, the International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution’s Outstanding Professional Short Article Award and he was recognised with Pro Bono SG’s (PBSG) Top Volunteer Award and acknowledged as a Bronze Supporter.

A Certified Mediator with the Singapore International Mediation Institute, Melvin is also an Associate Mediator with the Singapore Mediation Centre and an empanelled mediator with the Courts and other organisations. He mediates a diverse range of disputes, speaks and trains internationally. In 2024, he was appointed to the Sage Mediation International Senior Mediator Panel and named Faculty Leader at the Sage Mediation Institute for Leadership Education.

As Counsel at Peter Low Chambers LLC, he actively supports pro bono initiatives and serves on various legal committees, underscoring his commitment to accessible justice.

ATA TÜRKFILIZ

Ata Türkfiliz is a doctoral scholarship holder in the field of judicial law and extra-judicial conflict resolution at the University of Antwerp, writing his dissertation on space dispute resolution. He is a registered attorney at the Istanbul Bar, as well as a researcher in the IISL WG on the Moon Agreement. He is a graduate of Europa-Institut of Saarland University (European and International Law LLM with a specialization in “International Dispute Resolution”, and “Foreign Trade and Investment”), Istanbul University (LLM), and Bilkent University (BA in Law). Among others, he is a member of SGAC, Young ICCA, SSPI and SVAMC-YP.

YULIA ORIA SHLOMENZON

Yulia Oria is an architect, mediator, and multidisciplinary artist. She holds a B.Arch degree and is currently completing her Master's in Conflict Resolution at Tel Aviv University. Alongside her work in real estate and urban renewal, Yulia leads an educational program in a special education school and is active in the public sphere. She participates in the "Young Politicians" and "Taste of Civil Service" programs, driven by a commitment to promoting social change and peace through dialogue and public policy. She is currently in a practicum program for court-connected mediation.

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CATHERINE YANG

My name is Catherine Yang, and I'm graduating from Columbia University's Negotiation and Conflict Resolution program. When my mother joined Amway, I witnessed firsthand the profound impact it had on our family. This experience opened my eyes to the far-reaching effects of MLMs and has inspired my capstone research. Through both personal experience and academic inquiry, I've become deeply committed to advocating for greater transparency and ethical regulations in business practices. This passion has motivated me to pursue a legal career focused on consumer protection and corporate law, and I'm currently applying for law school!

SONIA ISSA

Sonia Issa is a policy strategist, program manager, and MPA candidate at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, where she also earned her BA in Political Science and African American Studies. With over eight years of experience in nonprofit leadership, restorative justice, and community-centered public policy, Sonia is passionate about transforming systems that impact historically underserved communities.

She currently serves as a Community Housing Ambassador at the Center for Justice Innovation, leading housing policy and stakeholder engagement work across Syracuse. A Project Management Professional (PMP), Sonia has designed impact-driven programs at the local and national levels and has spoken at TEDx, national conferences, and advocacy panels. She brings a bold, justice-oriented lens to her work in housing, education, and criminal justice, grounded in both lived experience and rigorous policy research.

DR. ALEXIA GEORGAKOPOULOS

Alexia Georgakopoulos, Ph.D., is a Professor in the esteemed Department of Conflict Resolution Studies at Nova Southeastern University (DCRS), which is one of the earliest and largest pioneer programs in conflict resolution that was established 30 years ago. She is editor the The Mediation Handbook: Theory, Research and Practice published by Routledge. She currently works with peacebuilders in Ukraine and the Middle East. She was featured on NBC’s Today Show to discuss peace in a diverse world.

DR. EILEEN PETZOLD-BRADLEY

Dr. Eileen Petzold-Bradley holds a Ph.D. from the esteemed Conflict Resolution Studies Program at Nova Southeastern University. She is writing a book on the research she has completed on the success factors for entrepreneurs in start-up ecosystems. She brings over 25 years of experience in organizational development, human resources, strategic communications, and conflict resolution, with a specialized focus on entrepreneurship and start-up ecosystems.

DR. LIZYVETTE RAMOS

Lizyvette Ramos is a Ph.D.(Candidate) from the esteemed Conflict Resolution Studies Program at Nova Southeastern University. She has been conducting research on what successful entrepreneurs recommend to others about how to start and grow a successful conflict resolution business. She has a law degree and has completed a Bachelor in Psychology and a Masters in Forensic Psychology. She is a successful practicing mediator.

FRANCESCA ANTONONE

Francesca Antonone is a student in the M.S. in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution (“NECR”) program at Columbia University. She is a prospective corporate lawyer focusing on Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) methods and intellectual property (“IP”) disputes, refining her expertise in complex, multi-party negotiations, which she intends to apply in her future legal practice. During her Juris Doctor degree journey, she hopes to specialize in the intersection of IP and technology. An Italian citizen with a global background, she has studied and worked across China, Argentina, the UK, the US, the UAE, and Italy. Fluent in Italian, English, and Mandarin, she brings a strong intercultural perspective to her work. A young member of the International Bar Association, Francesca earned a double degree in Political Science and Legal Studies from New York University Abu Dhabi (“NYUAD”).

JESSICA LAUS

Jessica Laus is currently pursuing a PhD in Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Manitoba, where her research focuses on storytelling and systemic change. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Wayne State University, a Master of Science from the London School of Economics, and she worked in the field of international diplomacy for well over five years. A practitioner and advocate of restorative practices and nonviolence, she is most proud of her work cultivating youth leadership in New Jersey through workshops and dialogue circles.

ELLA JACKSON

Ella Jackson is a graduate student pursuing a Master of Science in Conflict Analysis & Resolution at George Mason University and a Master of Arts in Mediterranean Security at the University of Malta. She has worked with the Migrant Women Association Malta and the Dialogue & Difference Project, leading community dialogues, facilitating, and advocating for initiatives. Through her research, Ella explores how digital environments influence activism, and investigative journalism. Drawing from peace studies frameworks, she examines how addressing online challenges can help foster inclusive public discourse and strengthen democratic resilience.

YAO YAO

Born and raised in Beijing, China, I moved to the UK at 14 and have since studied in the UK and the US. This diverse academic background has equipped me with a multi-perspective approach, particularly in analyzing international issues. I am currently a graduate student in Columbia University’s Master of Negotiation and Conflict Resolution program. My interests lie at the intersection of psychology and conflict resolution, with a particular focus on issues affecting children and teenagers. As one of the most vulnerable populations, I am passionate about applying my knowledge to develop strategies that better support and protect them in conflict situations.

SABRINA MORRISSEY

Sabrina is an attorney and experienced guardian and guardianship attorney, having been involved in dozens of cases, some of extreme complexity. She helps her clients and wards resolve disputes at every phase of the process. She is regularly consulted for her expertise in the field. She believes in collaborative processes to help solve difficult family and guardianship problems.

CAROLYN REINACH WOLF, ESQ.

Carolyn Reinach Wolf is an Executive Partner in the law firm of Abrams Fensterman, LLP and Director of the Firm’s Mental Health Law practice. She is the only attorney in the country with a family-focused mental healthcare practice. Supported by a team of expert clinicians, she specializes in guiding families through the complex landscape of legal issues that impact loved ones with serious mental illness, overall mental health issues, and/or substance abuse issues. She also represents institutions, such as major hospital systems, mental health and healthcare professionals, and higher educational institutions.

DEBORAH ROSENTHAL, ESQ.

Deborah Rosenthal is an experienced guardianship attorney and has acted many times as a Court Evaluator, who is the person charged by the Court with investigating the information set out in the guardianship petition before it is heard by the Court. She also has extensive estate planning experience and works to assure that her client’s wishes with respect to the disposition of assets are followed, taking into account tax laws and family dynamics. In addition, she represents clients in the probate process, when wills are filed with the Court. She is considered to be a top lawyer in Manhasset, Roslyn and Great Neck, New York and one of the best lawyers in Nassau County.

MARCY EINHORN, ESQ.

Marcy Einhorn, Esq. provides conflict resolution services to families involved in caring and planning for an elder. When family members disagree about important decisions, Marcy helps people find the common ground that it takes to move beyond hardened positions, from conflict to resolution. Marcy has taken specialized training in mediating disputes involving elders and their families and regularly blogs and conducts workshops that are designed to promote the use of mediation as a conflict resolution tool. Previously, Marcy served as a Court Attorney to judges in the New York State Court System. She currently serves as a mediator on several courts throughout New York State under the state’s Mandatory Mediation Program and as a mediator for NYC’s Civilian Complaint Review Board.

SUZZETTE HARRIOTT

Dr. Suzzette Harriott is a Conflictologist, Executive Coach, Certified Psychometrician, and Arbitrator, specializing in Therapeutic Conflictology, Crisis Management, and Reputation Repair. She is the Editor of multiple academic volumes, including Comprehensive Approaches to Conflict Resolution and Dimensions of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in Business. A Marquis Who’s Who Listee for 2024 and a multiple-time TEDx-nominated speaker, Dr. Harriott has presented at international conferences and trained professionals in high-stakes conflict resolution. As the Founder of Halcyon Consulting and a Board Member of ACR-Florida, she works with individuals, organizations, and governments globally. She is also a recognized arbitrator throughout the Caribbean, frequently requested to resolve complex organizational disputes through arbitration, mediation, and strategic conflict intervention.

SUSAN LEVIN

Susan Levin consults with organizations to build on what’s working in order to tackle challenges, improve productivity, enhance teamwork and plan for the future. As a facilitator, coach, trainer, mediator and organization development specialist, she has designed and delivered a range of projects for thousands of employees in more than 40 countries. She engages them in dialogue to develop strategic solutions, and is mindful that her work is culturally relevant and impactful. She teaches at the Columbia University Negotiation and Conflict Resolution graduate program on the complexity of conflict and change management, which incorporates the study of neuroscience.

MAX RIVERS

Max Rivers, a pioneer in the development of marriage mediation, in a process which he calls the Teamwork Method, which he describes in his book: “Loving Conflict.” For over 20 years he has been teaching couples in intimate relationships how to use Embodied-Nonviolent Communication (E-NVC) to translate their conflicts into what they really are: opportunities to deepen the intimacy of the relationship, He is now training coaches, therapists and mediators in his Teamwork Method program.

COURTNEY CHICVAK

Courtney Chicvak, Esq. is an attorney, educator, and mediator dedicated to promoting peaceful conflict resolution. As Program Director of Alternative Dispute Resolution at the Long Island Dispute Resolution Centers (LIDRC) under the EAC Network, she leads a team providing no-cost ADR services throughout Long Island. Courtney also contributes academically as a Curriculum Development Specialist at Columbia University's Morton Deutsch International Center for Cooperation and Conflict Resolution and as a Lecturer in the Negotiation and Conflict Resolution program. She holds degrees from Cornell University, Columbia University, and St. John's University School of Law.

PHILIP LINDSAY

Philip Lindsay leads the Democracy Innovation Hub at the Hannah Arendt Center for Politics and Humanities at Bard College. Over the past three years, the Hub has hosted annual national gatherings for advocates and practitioners of citizens’ assemblies in the United States. These gatherings led to the first major use of sortition in New York City in 2023 as well as an assembly planned for Ft. Collins, Colorado in April. Philip co-taught the course “Democratic Innovation and Citizen Lotteries: from Ancient Athens to the French Climate Assembly,” which is available online. He also organizes the “Doing Democracy Differently Teacher Fellowship” which trains educators on how to bring deliberative democracy into the classroom.

YEJU "CHLOE" CHOI

Yeju “Chloe” Choi is an Assistant Professor of Sociology specializing in Conflict Resolution at John Jay College of Criminal Justice at City University of New York.

ROBIN CARAL SHAW

Robin Caral Shaw, Esq., a native New Yorker and graduate of Fordham Law School, is admitted to practice law in Washington, DC, Florida, and Pennsylvania. She is a FL Supreme Court Certified Circuit, Appellate, Family, and County Mediator, and is the owner and Primary Trainer of the Mediation Training Group in Florida. She is a member of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals and is one of about a dozen trainers approved by the FL Supreme Court to train and certify new mediators.

JONATHAN DUNSMOOR

Jonathan Dunsmoor is the founder of Verified Claims, a pioneering blockchain verification platform that establishes immutable records of verified information. With expertise in blockchain technology, dispute resolution, and digital trust systems, Jonathan works at the intersection of technology and due diligence. His work focuses on developing infrastructure for truth verification in digital environments where traditional trust mechanisms are strained or broken. Jonathan holds dual bachelor's degrees in Experimental Psychology and Criminology & Criminal Justice from the University of South Carolina, a Juris Doctor from Elon University, and a Master of Laws with honors in Criminal Law from the State University of New York at Buffalo Law School, and has nearly a decade of experience in blockchain and advanced technology law.

HELEN WINTER

Dr. Helen Winter is a professor at the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine Caruso School of Law. Dr. Winter teaches in the Straus Institute’s academic programs and professional training programs and provides advisory services to international students. Professor Winter holds a Ph.D. (magna cum laude) from European University Viadrina, a law degree from Heidelberg University, and an LL.M. ('17) in Dispute Resolution from Pepperdine. Before teaching at Pepperdine, she served as a Research Fellow at the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School while completing her Ph.D and publishing scholarly articles in the field of ADR. Dr. Winter further runs her mediation practice and co-founded R3SOLUTE, a charitable organization based in Berlin that empowers refugees and locals to manage and prevent community conflicts through dialogue work and peer mediation.

NANCY A. WELSH

Nancy A. Welsh is the Frank W. Elliott, Jr. University Professor, Professor of Law and Director of the Aggie Dispute Resolution Program at Texas A&M University School of Law. She was previously the William Trickett Faculty Scholar and Professor of Law at Penn State University, Dickinson School of Law. Professor Welsh is a leading scholar and teacher of dispute resolution and procedural law. She examines negotiation, mediation, arbitration, judicial settlement, and dispute resolution in U.S. and international contexts, focusing on self-determination, procedural justice, due process, and institutionalization dynamics. Professor Welsh presents nationally and internationally and has written more than 70 articles and chapters that have appeared in law reviews, professional publications and books. Professor Welsh is also co-author of the fourth, fifth and sixth editions of the leading dispute resolution textbook, Dispute Resolution and Lawyers, and co-editor of Evolution of a Field: Personal Histories in Conflict Resolution. She succeeded Harvard Law Professor Frank Sander as co-chair of the Editorial Board of the Dispute Resolution Magazine, conducted research as a Fulbright Scholar in the Netherlands, and has served as Chair of both the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution and the AALS Alternative Dispute Resolution Section. She is a member of the American Law Institute and an American Bar Foundation Fellow. Before joining the legal academy, Professor Welsh was the executive director of Mediation Center in Minnesota and practiced law with Leonard, Street and Deinard. She has advised state legislatures, federal and state agencies, and courts regarding the institutionalization of dispute resolution, conducted empirical research, convened roundtables and symposia on various dispute resolution topics, and served as a mediator, facilitator and arbitrator. Professor Welsh earned her B.A. magna cum laude from Allegheny College and her J.D. from Harvard Law School. She was admitted to the bar of the state of Minnesota in 1982.

RANDY DUQUE, MA, KCR

Randy Duque is the Acting Executive Director at the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations. He held this position in 2020-21 and was the first Asian American to lead the agency. Randy is experienced in the fields of civil rights, race and intercultural relations, hate and extremism prevention and response, victim services, community engagement, immigrant and refugee issues; and conflict intervention, mediation, and de-escalation. He has a master’s in applied conflict theory; has mediated hundreds of cases; and instructs in various conflict subjects. Randy taught martial arts and served ten years in the infantry with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard.

HILARY MOFSOWITZ

Hilary Mofsowitz is an international expert in workplace dispute resolution, with experience in South Africa and the US. She is a mediator, arbitrator, factfinder, and internal investigator. She has specialized in dealing with discrimination and sexual harassment disputes in the workplace. Ms. Mofsowitz is a trainer and mentor of emerging neutrals. She is a member of the National Academy of Arbitrators and a board member of ACR-GNY.

ROBIN R. RUNGE, JD

Robin R. Runge is co-director of the Equality and Inclusion Department at the Solidarity Center, Washington, DC. She is a Distinguished Professorial Lecturer in Law at GWU Law School, where she teaches Domestic Violence Law and directs the Workers' Rights Division of the Access to Justice Clinic. Ms. Runge is an internationally recognized legal expert on violence against women and gender-based violence and harassment in the world of work. She is the co-author of the book Stopping Gender-Based Violence in the World of Work (Aspen Publishing, 2022).

MARISSA BADGLEY

Marissa Badgley, MSW, is a workplace culture strategist, leadership coach, and expert in trauma-informed and healing-centered facilitation. As the Founder of Reloveution, she helps organizations, leaders, and teams create psychologically safe, human-centered spaces that foster trust, engagement, and well-being. With a background in organizational psychology, conflict resolution, and social work, Marissa has worked with 150+ organizations and thousands of leaders worldwide. She is a sought-after speaker, facilitator, and consultant, and has been featured as a thought leader in publications such as Forbes, Nasdaq, and Business Insider. She holds an MSW from Washington University in St. Louis and a BA from Franklin & Marshall College.

CAROLINE HANLEY

Caroline Hanley is a sociologist at William & Mary who studies workplace relations, earnings inequality, economic insecurity, and state and local public policy in the United States. Her research has appeared in numerous peer-reviewed journals including Social Science Research, Socio-Economic Review, American Behavioral Scientist, and Economic Development Quarterly; she is the co-author of Work in Black and White: Striving for the American Dream (Russell Sage, 2022). Caroline earned her Ph.D. at the University of California, Berkeley and completed mediation training programs with Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations and the New York Peace Institute.

IYANA TITUS

Iyana Titus is Assistant Commissioner for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging for the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation, where she is responsible for creating and implementing the agency’s diversity and inclusion policies and practices, conducting EEO investigations and ensuring that the agency is in compliance with all federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. Ms. Titus holds a BA from Emory University and a J.D. from Loyola Law School. She further holds a Masters degree in Comparative Labor and Organization Studies from the University of Amsterdam. She sits on the mediation panel for the U.S. District Court-Southern District of New York and is a pro bono advocate for the Mediation Advocacy Program-Eastern District of New York.

SETHU LAXMI NAIR

Sethu Laxmi Nair is a Mediator, Facilitator, Coach and Trainer in the Alternative Dispute Resolution and Restorative Practices fields. Through her work, Sethu improves interpersonal and social dynamics by enhancing leadership capacity and conflict competence among leaders and groups. Currently, she serves as Senior Conflict Resolution Specialist at the Center for Creative Conflict Resolution within New York City government. A member of Hidden Water, Sethu facilitates restorative circles to heal the impact of child sexual abuse in the family system. She also teaches a foundational Restorative Justice course at the School of Social Work at Columbia University. Through her private practice, Sethu consults with organizations offering a unique blend of leadership coaching and restorative conflict management and serves on the Advisory Board at the International Institute of Restorative Practices.

JEONGHOON HA

Jeonghoon Ha is an attorney at Ha Law PLLC. An ardent advocate of ADR, he was a mediator at the NYU Mediation Clinic and served as a dispute system designer for the Center for Creative Conflict Resolutions (CCCR).

He represents Web3 founders and CEOs with his expertise in blockchain and finance. Previously, he was an associate at Bracewell LLP’s New York office and practiced finance law, representing lenders and borrowers in syndicated, secured and debt financing.

Jeonghoon received his JD from NYU School of Law, MA from Stanford University, MA from Tsinghua University, and BSFS from Georgetown University.

CRAIG COLDSTREAM

Craig Coldstream is a fractional COO, director, and leadership coach with over 20 years of consulting experience across multiple industries. He is a collaborative executive leader of people, process, systems, and risk, with a core DNA in finance, operations, and performance improvement. He has exceptional interpersonal skills and is highly adaptable with diverse capability, complemented by a natural passion for innovation, execution, challenge, problem solving, and learning.

He has international experience and is comfortable in start-up or $500M+ business environments. He has an MBA and a Bachelor of Business Studies (Accountancy) from Massey University (NZ), including an electrical technical diploma from a previous career in process engineering.

Originally from New Zealand, Craig moved to the US after marrying his wife, who originates from Boston. He has particular interest in leadership coaching to improve engagement, motivation, and performance, especially across the Millennial generation who will lead us through the next decades.

J KIM WRIGHT

J Kim Wright is a leader in the integrative law movement, reimagining legal practice as a relational, values-driven process. A pioneering lawyer, author, and educator, she co-created the Conscious Contracts® process and has helped shape law school curricula around the world. Kim is an adjunct professor at Quinnipiac Law School and a global voice for human-centered approaches to justice.

KARA PERRY

Kara Perry is a former corporate lawyer turned wellness advocate, integrating mindfulness and holistic principles into legal practice. Through teaching and consulting, she brings a values-driven, human-centered lens to law. Kara is an adjunct professor at Quinnipiac Law School and also teaches at Seton Hall Law, offering new frameworks for conflict resolution and sustainable legal practice.

NATALIE ARMSTRONG-MOTIN

Mrs. Armstrong-Motin is the author of The Essential Guide to Marketing Your ADR Practice. She is frequently invited to speak around the globe on the successful marketing strategies of the resolution and legal industry. As a consultant to many of the premier providers in the ADR industry, Mrs. Armstrong-Motin and her company, Marketing Resolution, have designed and developed thousands of business development plans and marketing strategies for private practices, firms, educational institutions, authors, organizations, and associations around the world.

She provides free marketing seminars known as Marketing Monday each week on YouTube and LinkedIn.

DANNY L. DICKERSON

Danny L. Dickerson is an accomplished leader experienced in managing large-scale organizations in diversity management, equal employment opportunity, reasonable accommodations, alternative dispute resolution, and proactive prevention training programs, strategies, and initiatives. He serves as a senior advisor and consultant to executive leadership, providing valuable insights and guidance. He has demonstrated expertise in project and case management, ensuring successful outcomes.

Danny is a certified executive coach with exceptional facilitation skills. He is a highly skilled trainer specializing in leadership development, diversity and inclusion, anti-bullying, and various workplace topics. An exceptionally skilled communicator, he is also a seasoned speaker at diverse conferences and a trainer for both federal and non-federal agencies. He has been pivotal in driving diversity, inclusion, and accessibility efforts in an agency comprising more than 30,000 employees and contractors.

KAREN CRUMP-WILSON

Karen is an accomplished attorney with a proven track record of leadership, strategic communication, and expertise in conflict resolution.

Specializing in Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), labor law (NLRA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), she brings a comprehensive legal perspective to workplace compliance and organizational development. Karen's ability to facilitate diverse groups, mediate disputes, and build consensus has made them a sought-after expert in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and diversity and inclusion programs.

Committed to fostering fair and inclusive environments, Karen continues to lead initiatives that drive organizational change and promote effective conflict resolution strategies.

CHRIS HEAGARTY

J. Christopher Heagarty is the CEO of the Ray Corollary Initiative, Inc., with almost twenty years of non-profit executive leadership and public policy advocacy experience. He has led statewide reform efforts related to the reform of judicial selection and judicial ethics as the former executive director of the North Carolina Center for Voter Education. He has previously served as the Commission Counsel and the Executive Director of the North Carolina Judicial Standards Commission. Chris has also worked as an attorney, mediator, and policy advocate and has a public service career that includes a term in the NC House of Representatives and several terms on the Wake County Board of Education, including years as the Chair and Vice Chair.

HOMER C. LA RUE

Professor Homer C. La Rue has been a full professor at Howard University School of Law since 1994 and is the founder and co-director of the Howard Law ADR Program. Professor La Rue is also a highly-sought arbitrator and mediator with over thirty-five years of experience in a variety of industries including, but not limited to, airlines, railroads, retail, higher education, telecommunications, public sector state and local government and federal sector. Professor La Rue is Past-President of the National Academy of Arbitrators and serves on the Board of Directors of CPR-DRS which offers dispute resolution services domestically and worldwide.

DAVID ALLEN LARSON

David Allen Larson is a Professor of Law at the Mitchell Hamline School of Law and Senior Fellow at the Dispute Resolution Institute. He is the Secretary for the Ray Corollary Initiative Board of Directors. David is former Chair of the American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Dispute Resolution, an ABA House of Delegates member, and was Co-Chair of the Section’s ODR Standards Task Force. He was the System Designer creating an ODR platform for the New York State Unified Court System (2016- 2023). David is the John H. Faricy Jr. Chair for Empirical Studies, and a Lifetime American Bar Foundation Fellow. He has 70 legal publications and has made more than 240 professional presentations in 16 different countries. (Selected publications) Professor Larson worked at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Office of General Counsel, Appellate Division in Washington, D.C. and, on behalf of that Office, participated in drafting the Regulations and Interpretive Guidance for the Americans with Disabilities Act. He was founder and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Alternative Dispute Resolution in Employment (CCH Inc.), an Omaha Tribe arbitrator, a Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission Hearing Examiner, a litigation law firm attorney, and is an independent arbitrator and mediator.

ELLEN WALDMAN

Ellen Waldman is the Vice President, Advocacy & Educational Outreach for the International Center for Conflict Prevention and Resolution. Ellen has been active as a professor in the fields of mediation and medical ethics for over two decades. Ellen is a former chair of the International Mediation lnstitute's ethics committee, and task-force member for the California Judicial Council's working-group on training requirements for court-connected mediators. Ellen is the former co-chair of the American Bar Association Dispute Resolution Section's committee on health care and past member of the Section's ethics committee.

DAMIAN PRIAMURSKIY

Damian Priamurskiy is a Project Management and Delivery Specialist at Lowenstein Sandler LLP. With a background in conflict resolution and legal operations, he handles large corporate matters. He also volunteers with ILTA, creating educational content on legal project management and practice management, while engaging in legal tech, mediation training, and mentorship.

JULIANNA KASPRZYK

Julianne Kasprzyk is a Paralegal Manager at Lowenstein Sandler LLP with almost 10 years of experience in the legal field. Specializing in corporate matters, particularly in the investment management practice at her current role, Julianne brings expertise from a diverse background in commercial and residential real estate, civil litigation, and small office management to support dynamic legal teams.