The Kukin Program Newsletters series, offers a rich historical record of the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law’s pioneering work in conflict resolution since the program's establishment. This collection preserves past newsletters that highlight program milestones, faculty and guest speaker contributions, student achievements, and developments in negotiation, mediation, and conflict resolution training. The archived newsletters provide a valuable resource for researchers, students, and practitioners interested in the program’s evolution and its impact on legal education and dispute resolution practice.
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Kukin Program Newsletter – Fall 2024
Kukin Program for Conflict Resolution
The Kukin Program Newsletter – Fall 2024 captures recent achievements, events, and updates from the Kukin Program for Conflict Resolution at Cardozo School of Law. This issue highlights the prestigious Peace Gala honoring founding director Professor Lela P. Love, insights from prominent alumni in the dispute resolution field, student leadership accomplishments, and recent awards and fellowships. Readers can explore feature articles on impactful projects and innovations in conflict resolution, including new initiatives by the CPR Institute and the International Advocate for Peace Award. This newsletter offers a comprehensive view of the Kukin Program’s dedication to advancing negotiation, mediation, and advocacy skills in legal education.
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Kukin Program Newsletter – Spring 2024
Kukin Program for Conflict Resolution
The Kukin Program Newsletter – Spring 2024 highlights recent achievements, events, and developments in Cardozo Law School’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) program. Key features include student accomplishments in national ADR competitions, faculty contributions to international conferences, and updates on new courses like Dispute Systems Design and International Investment Arbitration. The issue also covers the Cardozo Divorce Mediation Clinic’s 13th anniversary, faculty spotlights, and the Cardozo Dispute Resolution Society’s inaugural Arbitration Day. This newsletter reflects the Kukin Program's commitment to advancing ADR education and supporting students in impactful, real-world learning experiences.
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Kukin Program Newsletter – Fall 2023
Kukin Program for Conflict Resolution
The Kukin Program Newsletter – Fall 2023 highlights key developments, events, and achievements within Cardozo Law’s Kukin Program for Conflict Resolution. The newsletter covers updates such as the launch of the Cardozo Invitational Negotiation in Entertainment, Media, and Art, and Gloria Steinem's recognition with the International Advocate for Peace Award. It also announces new courses, including The Law of Settlement and International Peacebuilding: Israel, and welcomes new adjunct faculty. Additionally, students and alumni achievements are featured, such as awards, fellowships, and new roles in conflict resolution and mediation. Notably, the newsletter shares information on restorative justice initiatives and diversity scholarships, underscoring the program’s commitment to innovation and social impact in dispute resolution.
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Kukin Program Newsletter – Spring 2023
Kukin Program for Conflict Resolution
The Kukin Program Newsletter – Spring 2023 highlights significant events and achievements in Cardozo Law's Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) initiatives. Key features include Gloria Steinem receiving the 22nd International Advocate for Peace Award, presentations by Securities Arbitration Clinic students to the SEC, and global representation at the ICC International Commercial Mediation Competition and other ADR competitions. The newsletter also covers impactful symposiums, such as "Negotiation Strategies for War by Other Means," and showcases the activities of the Cardozo Dispute Resolution Society and the Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution. Alumni achievements, faculty contributions, and new publications further demonstrate the program's dedication to advancing ADR education and practice.
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Kukin Program Newsletter – Fall 2022
Kukin Program for Conflict Resolution
The Kukin Program Newsletter – Fall 2022 celebrates leadership transitions, achievements, and initiatives at Cardozo Law School's Kukin Program for Conflict Resolution. Andrea Kupfer Schneider joins as Director, succeeding founding director Lela Love, with Robyn Weinstein taking on key roles in the Mediation Clinic. Faculty aided Ukrainian law students with skills training, and ADR Competition Honor Society members achieved international and domestic victories. The program awarded Boskey Restorative Justice Fellowships to students working on impactful community projects. Events like the Melnick Symposium explored critical topics, while William Ury received the International Advocate for Peace Award for his global conflict resolution efforts, highlighting the program’s dedication to fostering dialogue and advancing ADR education.
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Kukin Program Newsletter – Fall 2018
Kukin Program for Conflict Resolution
The Kukin Program Newsletter – Fall 2018 celebrates the achievements and recent activities of the Kukin Program, including faculty updates and notable events. Highlights include Professor Lela Porter Love’s recognition as a top global thought leader in mediation, an in-depth program on the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" featuring insights from Colonel Linell A. Letendre, and Leymah Gbowee’s International Advocate for Peace Award. Professor Donna Erez-Navot shares her expertise in mediation for estate disputes, and there’s a spotlight on impactful alumni and faculty contributions, including recent publications and student successes.
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Kukin Program Newsletter – Spring 2018
Kukin Program for Conflict Resolution
The Kukin Program Newsletter – Spring 2018 showcases the impactful work of the Kukin Program and its members. Highlights include upcoming events like the panel on the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and a symposium on international mediation agreements. The Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution’s 2017 Melnick Symposium featured Michael Tsur, who shared negotiation insights. Faculty and alumni updates celebrate achievements such as advocacy efforts for mediation in New York and competition successes by the ADR Honor Society. With contributions from dedicated faculty, alumni, and students, the Kukin Program continues to advance conflict resolution education and practice.
