Scheinman Institute Blog

The Scheinman ADR HUB, under the direction of co-directors Ellen Gallin Procida and Katrina Nobles, is a destination for arbitrators, mediators, other neutrals, advocates, practitioners, other professionals and students to discuss current issues impacting the field of dispute resolution.

Kevin Diaz '24 learned about Hopi mediation and Navajo peacemaking through the Hopi & Navajo Engaged Learning Program.

Anika Bajpai ‘22 learned how to help her fellow students by learning alternative dispute resolution skills through the Scheinman Institute's Campus Mediation Program.

David B. Lipsky was a former dean of the ILR School and the founding director of the Scheinman Institute. He died on January 17, 2023.

Paul Maier '13 explains how the Workplace Relations Commission functions to facilitate conflict resolution when it comes to Irish labor and employment disputes.

Arbitrator and Mediator Ralph Berger speaks about the impressive career and legacy of the namesake for the Scheinman Institute's Neutral in Residence position: Professor Jean T. McKelvey.

Dean Colvin and Director Katz participate in LERA international discussion on employment relations issues.

Scheinman Institute experts outline practical considerations for conducting investigations while social distancing.

Director Harry Katz's farewell address as President of the Labor Employment Relations Association.

Watch as Aiden Dudley '26 and Ron Varghese '25 of the Scheinman Conflict Resolution Club share their experience learning about and practicing negotiation with SCRC.

SCRC President Patrick Mehler '23 describes the club's events this semester, including simulations and talks from guest speakers.

Watch Evan Sunshine '24 highlight the important lessons he learned from his internship with the American Federation of Teachers.

In this month's Healthcare Insights, John August reveals how raising wages can directly benefit health.

In this month's edition of Healthcare Insights, John August profiles Drs. Nikki Cotler and Morris Gagliardi, practitioners and leaders at Gotham Health/Gouverneur Hospital in New York City. They chose public health to make a real difference on behalf of our most vulnerable populations.

John August explores the recent union organizing efforts of young doctors.

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

The Frank H.T. Rhodes Alumni Service Award, a prestigious honor given to Cornell alumni who have demonstrated extraordinary service to Cornell through long-term volunteer activity, has been awarded to Institute Advisory Board Member Ariel Belen, JD ‘81. 

Student Support Fund Established To Honor Marty Sheinman

Institute Director Harry Katz discusses the role of mediation in the recently averted US railroad strike.

Institute Director Harry Katz discusses a new gift fund to honor Marty Scheinman and help to develop a new, more inclusive generation of neutrals.

In this month's Director's Update, Institute Director Harry Katz discusses the importance of conflict resolution in the sports industry.