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…
August 21, 2025
The Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) at ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ is proud to announce that 3L Ron Kinan has been awarded the 2025 Francis E. McGovern Scholarship. The McGovern Scholarship honors the legacy of the late Professor Francis McGovern, a pioneer in the field of alternative…
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 University of California College of Law, San Francisco (formerly UC 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 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…
October 7, 2024
The Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) is proud to announce that Professor John Dean (’79) has been appointed to serve as a CNDR Senior Faculty Mentor! In this role, Professor Dean will be a point of contact and provide support for other…
CNDR's in-person, comprehensive 40-hour mediation certification training providing a unique blend of mediation theory, hands-on skills training, and an exploration of the sensibilities and personal qualities required to be an effective mediator. Hosted annual at ÌÇÐÄÔ´´.
April 20, 2024
UC Law Alum John Lande Award Ceremony In April 2024, the American Bar Association hosted the annual Spring Conference for the Dispute Resolution Section in San Diego, California, bringing together practitioners, academics, and other leaders in the field. This y ear’s theme was Mastering the Future:…
April 20, 2024
The Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) is pleased to announce the inaugural recipient of the Francis E. McGovern Scholarship for ADR, Nadiah Hadir! The Scholarship was created to honor Professor Francis McGovern and support a ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ student committed to alternative dispute…
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…