June 12, 2025
The Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) at Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law San Francisco is thrilled to announce the appointment of Corey Linehan as its new Associate Director. Corey brings to the role a rare combination of deep academic training in negotiation and dispute resolution, high-level experience in government…
March 14, 2025
The Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) at Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law San Francisco recently had the honor of hosting a delegation from the Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department (LAD). Participating in the delegation were Rama Salih, Senior Legal Officer, Assistant Head of the Government Legal Support Section, and Abdul…
Join the Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) at Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law San Francisco for a public talk series on a variety of dispute resolution topics. The Spring 2025 ADR Speaker Series will include six influential thought leaders presenting new ideas and cutting edge research to members of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law SF community and the general public. The ADR Speaker Series is held in conjunction with an Advanced ADR Colloquium course for students, taught in 2025 by CNDR Director, Professor Hiro Aragaki.
Join the Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) at Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law San Francisco for a public talk series on a variety of dispute resolution topics. The Spring 2025 ADR Speaker Series will include six influential thought leaders presenting new ideas and cutting edge research to members of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law SF community and the general public. The ADR Speaker Series is held in conjunction with an Advanced ADR Colloquium course for students, taught in 2025 by CNDR Director, Professor Hiro Aragaki.
Ethical pitfalls in mediation and settlement negotiations can have lasting consequences for attorneys and their clients. This MCLE webinar brings together retired Judge and mediator Steve Austin, mediator and Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law adjunct professor Debra Bogaards, and Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law adjunct professor of negotiation John Dean to explore critical issues in legal…
January 21, 2025
The University of California College of Law, San Francisco (formerly Â鶹ÊÓƵ Hastings) and its Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) were well represented at the 17th Annual AALS Alternative Dispute Resolution Works-in-Progress Conference, held at the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law from October 18-19,…
January 21, 2025
The Hon. Steve B. Chu, U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of California, exemplifies the values of public service, dedication, and a lifelong commitment to learning. As a proud graduate of the University of California College of Law, San Francisco (formerly Â鶹ÊÓƵ Hastings) and the first Asian-American…
January 16, 2025
From September 9-13, 2024, Professor Hiro Aragaki led a five-day training at Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law San Francisco (formerly Â鶹ÊÓƵ Hastings) entitled, Promoting Mediation through Private and Court-Connected Mediation Centers: Lessons from the U.S. and other Leading Mediation Jurisdictions. The training was co-hosted by the Center for Negotiation and Dispute…
January 16, 2025
On June 20, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom appointed long-time Adjunct Professor James Schurz to the Marin County Superior Court. Judge Schurz had previously practiced law for 35 years, specializing in complex commercial and class action civil cases. The Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) recently honored Judge Schurz…
January 15, 2025
The Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR)  at the University of California College of Law, San Francisco (formerly Â鶹ÊÓƵ Hastings), is making significant strides in legal education in India. Partnering with the National Law School of India University, Bangalore (NLSIU)—the top law school in the country—Â鶹ÊÓƵ…
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law San Francisco’s Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) offers high-quality dispute resolution training on in-depth topics for practitioners. This Certificate is designed to engage participants in advanced discussion and practice on specific topics that are essential in any mediator’s toolkit. A specially…
The Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) at the University of California College of Law, San Francisco, in partnership with the JAMS Foundation, is proud to present International Mediation Development & Leadership Institute (IMDLI) – How to Design and Implement Tomorrow’s Mediation…