June 24, 2026
At a pivotal moment for ÌÇÐÄÔ´´, two of its alumni-led boards are welcoming new leaders and members to help guide the College’s future.  On June 13, UC Law SF’s Foundation Board of Trustees and Alumni Association Advisory Board…
December 12, 2025
UC Law SF Hosts Fourth Annual ADR Speaker Series Advancing Cutting-Edge Scholarship in Negotiation, Mediation, and Dispute Resolution Each year, the Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) at ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ convenes influential scholars and practitioners to share their latest research and innovations in the field of…
November 12, 2025
Earlier this fall, the Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) at ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ (UC Law SF) proudly hosted the 2025 edition of its signature International Mediation Development and Leadership Institute (IMDLI), a premier training program featuring judges, lawyers, government officials, court administrators, World Bank…
June 12, 2025
The Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) at ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ 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 ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ 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…
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 UC Hastings) and the first Asian-American…
January 16, 2025
From September 9-13, 2024, Professor Hiro Aragaki led a five-day training at ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ (formerly UC 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 UC 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—UC…
April 8, 2024
The Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) at ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ is proud to announce its new logo! After many years, we decided it was time to update our logo, adding an image that showcases who we are as a Center. The bridge is a metaphor for…
February 2, 2024
Francis E. McGovern was a giant in the ADR field, serving as both a court-appointed special master and a mediator, and later as adjunct professor with ÌÇÐÄÔ´´. He passed away unexpectedly in 2020, and his wife Katy McGovern created The Francis E.
December 18, 2023
UC Law SF Graduates who passed the bar exam stand up to take the oath and are sworn in by Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Julia Alloggiamento ’94 Years of hard work, persistence, and determination paid off for an auditorium filled to capacity with recent…