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About the Scheinman Institute on Conflict Resolution

The Scheinman Institute on Conflict Resolution is the world’s preeminent institute focused on workplace conflict resolution. 

Watch how the Scheinman Institute addresses the critical workplace conflict resolution challenges of our time through its research, teaching, training and outreach.

Director Updates

Harry C. Katz is the Jack Sheinkman Professor and the Director of the Scheinman Institute on Conflict Resolution.  He is also the current President of the International Labor and Employment Relations  Association (ILERA).

Director's Update: Increasing Inclusivity

Institute Director and Jack Sheinkman Professor Harry Katz discusses efforts to increase inclusivity for the next generation of neutrals.
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Director's Update: Increasing Inclusivity

Scheinman Institute Director and ILERA President Harry Katz Featured in New Video

In a new video on the important work of the International Labor Employment Relations Association (ILERA), Institute Director and ILERA President Harry Katz is featured discussing his goals on expanding ILERA's mission into Southeast Asia, Latin America and Africa.
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Scheinman Institute Director and ILERA President Harry Katz Featured in New Video

How the Pandemic Has Impacted Conflict Resolution

Director of the Scheinman Institute Harry Katz talks with leading experts about the impact of the pandemic on the work of arbitrators, mediators, attorneys and Ombuds.
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How the Pandemic Has Impacted Conflict Resolution

Labor Arbitrator Development Program

Unions and employers agree that there is a shortage of qualified labor/management arbitrators. This has created a growing demand for a new generation of arbitrators who reflect the diversity of today’s workforce. The Scheinman Institute on Conflict Resolution at Cornell ILR has developed a unique program for those interested in a career as a labor/management arbitrator. The Program will include the exploration and identification of career pathways and opportunities as aspiring and emerging neutrals embark on building their conflict resolution practices.  

Dates: 

  • October 2023, NYC
  • Spring 2024, Washington, DC
  • Fall 2024, NYC

Location: 

Cornell University, ILR School
NYC Conference Center
570 Lexington Ave., 12th Floor
New York, NY 10022

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Developing the Next Generation of Arbitrators

The Scheinman Institute is spearheading three inititaives to develop an inclusive next generation of arbitrators. The Institute has partnered with the National Academy of Arbitrators in a major research study to ascertain, among other issues, the demographic profile of its members. In April of 2023, the Institute will hold a conference in New York City to identify steps to increase the inclusiveness of the arbitration profession. In May 2023, the Institute will form the third cohort of its Labor Arbitrator Development Program.

Here is more information about these initiatives. 

Director's Update: Creating A More Inclusive Arbitration Profession

Director Harry Katz discusses the Institute's initiatives to make the arbitration profession more inclusive.
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Director's Update: Creating A More Inclusive Arbitration Profession

Scheinman Institute Driving Diversity Initiatives For Arbitration Profession

Through its research, teaching and outreach the Scheinman Institute is spearheading initiatives to diversify the arbitration profession.
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Scheinman Institute Driving Diversity Initiatives For Arbitration Profession

Scheinman Institute Helps Launch Arbitration Career

The Scheinman Institute Labor Arbitrator Development Program helped Sarah Espinosa launch a career as a successful arbitrator.
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Scheinman Institute Helps Launch Arbitration Career

Resolving the Dispute

The Scheinman Institute Advisory Board has many notable arbitrators and mediators, who are leaders in the field. The “Resolving The Dispute” video series features members of the Board highlighting some of their most interesting cases, the issues involved, and the approach they used to come to an equitable solution.  

Resolving the Dispute: Scott E. Buchheit

Board member and noted arbitrator Scott E. Buchheit  shares the unique challenges he faced in an interesting and unusual case at a large zoo.
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Resolving the Dispute: Scott E. Buchheit

Resolving the Dispute: Timothy Taylor

Scheinman Institute Advisory Board member Timothy Taylor recounts a sensitive case involving school employees and charges of sexual harassment.
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Resolving the Dispute: Timothy Taylor

Resolving the Dispute: Edwin Baum

Advisory Board member Edwin Baum highlights the important differences between remote and in person mediations.
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Resolving the Dispute: Edwin Baum

Professional Training

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We bring together the insight of leading scholars, researchers, and practitioners to design training courses for the modern workplace. We specialize in work – from HR practices to labor relations and conflict-resolution strategies. We train people who change their organizations.

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Highlights

“Respect Vietnam” Brings Conflict Resolution To Vietnam

Respect Vietnam, founded by ILR alumna Ha Dang, is a leader in the labor relations scene in Vietnam.
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“Respect Vietnam” Brings Conflict Resolution To Vietnam

Scheinman Institute Conference Works Toward Creating An Inclusive Next Generation of Neutrals

A recent Scheinman Institute conference discussed working to increase inclusion in the Arbitrator profession.
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Scheinman Institute Conference Works Toward Creating An Inclusive Next Generation of Neutrals

Alumni Spotlight: Mac Barreca

Mac Bacerra (ILR '20), a founding member of the Scheinman Institute's Conflict Resolution Club, discusses how the Institute has helped him excel professionally.
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Alumni Spotlight: Mac Barreca

Student Activities

Scheinman Editors Spotlight

Seniors Alexandra Michael and Edgar O'Connell reflect on their time as editors for the Scheinman Institute Blog and Newsletter.
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Scheinman Editors Spotlight

Thank You Alexandra Michael and Edgar O'Connell

This article spotlights graduating Editors Alexandra Michael and Edgar O'Connell.
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Thank You Alexandra Michael and Edgar O'Connell

Scheinman Conflict Resolution Club 2023 Senior Spotlight

Scheinman Conflict Resolution Club seniors reflect on their time spent involved with the club.
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Scheinman Conflict Resolution Club 2023 Senior Spotlight

Education

ILR School/Scheinman Institute Announces Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Conflict Resolution

ILR/Scheinman Institute is pleased to announce the recruitment for a Postdoctoral Associate in Conflict Resolution.
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ILR School/Scheinman Institute Announces Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Conflict Resolution

Environmental Mediation Class Introduces Students to ADR

Andrew Epps '23, a Masters student studying Regional Planning '23, experienced mediation and negotiation for the first time in the ILR school's seven-week class on environmental mediation and negotiation. Hear him talk about how his unique background shaped his experience in the class.
Student Andrew Epps.
Environmental Mediation Class Introduces Students to ADR

What I Learned In Vietnam

Grace Kwon '24 discusses what it was like participating in the Scheinman Institute's partnership with Ton Duc Thang University in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
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What I Learned In Vietnam

The issues surrounding conflict in the workplace are the center of our public discourse and public policy.

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It takes a certain set of skills and expertise to navigate this changing landscape.

"With my wife, Laurie, we endowed the Scheinman Institute on Conflict Resolution to provide students, professionals and others interested in dispute resolution with the tools they need to help create a better society. Today, Scheinman Institute faculty and alumni stand at the forefront in resolving the most complicated and significant work-related issues."

-Marty Scheinman, Founder Scheinman Institute on Conflict Resolution

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