Mediation

ADR Speaker Series – Spring 2025

Join the Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) at UC 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 UC 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.

ADR Speaker Series – Spring 2025

Join the Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) at UC 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 UC 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.

The Ethical Negotiator: Mediation, Confidentiality & Settlement Risks

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 UC Law adjunct professor Debra Bogaards, and UC Law adjunct professor of negotiation John Dean to explore critical issues in legal…

UC Law San Francisco Embarks on Multi-Year Effort to Improve ADR Education in India

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…

Advanced Mediation Certificate Series: Psychology of Negotiation

UC 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…

International Mediation Development & Leadership Institute (IMDLI)

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…

ADR Speaker Series – Spring 2025

Join the Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) at UC 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 UC 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.

Mastering the Fundamentals of Mediation Certificate Training 2025

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 UC Law San Francisco.

CNDR Introduces New Center Logo

April 8, 2024

The Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) at UC Law San Francisco 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…

New Mediation Bill Passed in India

August 8, 2023

On Tuesday, August 1, 2023, the upper chamber of the Indian Parliament (Rajya Sabha) passed the Mediation Bill, 2023 that had been pending for about two years. The text of the Mediation Bill may be found on this page. It is awaiting signature by the President of India, at which…

New CNDR Director, Professor Aragaki, to Speak at Thailand Arbitration Center’s International ADR Week

July 8, 2022

Professor Hiro Aragaki, the incoming Director of The Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) at UC Law SF, has been invited to participate in a webinar co-sponsored by the Thailand Arbitration Center (THAC) and the Singapore International Mediation Institute (SIMI) as part of THAC International ADR Week…

Beyond Mediation: CNDR Holds Career Panel for Ombuds and Restorative Justice Jobs

March 25, 2022

On March 17, 2022, the UC Law SF Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) and the Career Development office (CDO) held a career panel for students entitled “Beyond Mediation: Careers in Dispute Resolution.” This panel highlighted a couple lesser well-known dispute resolution professions, giving students the…