Messages From Our Leaders
Thomas J. Stipanowich
Sukhsimranjit Singh
Obtaining your degree from the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution is like nothing you have ever experienced.
From its beginning, the Straus Institute has been committed to three programmatic themes:
William H. Webster Chair in Dispute Resolution, Professor of Law, and Associate Dean, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution
Instead of asking you to memorize pages and pages of content out of books, we provide a broad set of skills and insights for approaching problems and resolving conflicts in all aspects of life. You can choose from more than 50 separate courses that explore the dynamics of conflict and a wide array of options to manage or bring an end to disputes. You will learn the secrets of powerful negotiation, examine the human behaviors that create, increase, or dispel conflict, explore how to communicate across cultures, and master making the most of out-of-court processes like mediation and arbitration. As our unique program cannot be fully captured in a letter or brochure, I invite you to speak with our institute team to learn more about the program and how you can tailor it to your personal needs and schedule. Better yet, visit our beautiful campus, observe a class, and sit down with a faculty or staff member to explore your interests and goals. We want to do everything possible to acquaint you with the exciting educational programs at Pepperdine Law and demonstrate why law school faculty across the country have consistently ranked the Pepperdine dispute resolution program among the best in the country—and the world. I look forward to seeing you at the Straus Institute.
Managing Director, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution and Assistant Professor of Law and Practice
1. developing academic programs for studentsthat advance their skills and insights regarding dispute resolution and conflict management; 2. promoting more effective professional practice through conferences and continuing education workshops; a nd 3. playing a leading role in dispute resolution scholarship and global initiatives that advance policies, practices, and service efforts in mediation, negotiation, and arbitration. Straus is an energetic and u nique place where inquisitive students have ample opportunities to learn and grow in the field of dispute resolution. ur excellent faculty focuses on real-world issues and O creates discussions and curricula with a practice-based approach that is informed by scholarship and expertise. he result is a classroom experience that invites students T to explore the real challenges of practicing dispute resolution. If your goal is to create a professional dispute resolution practice, the programs at the Straus Institute have been designed for you.