Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law

Professional Skills Program, Malibu | March 2027

March 4, 2027 – March 6, 2027
8:30 AM-1:00 PM PT

About the Event

For the first time since 2019, the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution welcomes back its renowned Professional Skills Program (PSP). For more than three decades, PSP has brought together dispute resolution professionals from around the world for an immersive learning experience focused on developing skills, exchanging ideas, and strengthening practice.

Over two-and-a-half days, participants will select one intensive course and learn alongside nationally recognized practitioners, scholars, and fellow professionals. Small class sizes create an interactive environment for meaningful discussion, practical exercises, and direct engagement with faculty.

Beyond the classroom, shared meals and program gatherings offer opportunities to connect with colleagues from across the dispute resolution community.

Enrollment is limited to preserve the highly interactive and personalized PSP experience.

17 HOURS OF MCLE CREDIT

Trainers

David Dowling

Managing Director, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution Pepperdine Caruso School of Law

Selina Shultz

Executive Director of The Straus Institute Professional Training Programs
Pepperdine Caruso School of Law

Ken Cloke

Director of the Center for Dispute Resolution, Santa Monica

Joan Goldsmith

Doctor of Humane Letters

Thomas Stipanowich

William H. Webster Chair in Dispute Resolution, Arbitrator, Mediator
Pepperdine University

Stephanie Blondell

Professor of Law and Practice
Faculty Director Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution

Peter Robinson

Professor Emeritus
Pepperdine University

Maggie Feinstein

Director
10.27 Healing Partnership

Colin Rule

CEO
Mediate.com and ODR.com

Clare Fowler

Executive Vice President and Managing Editor
Mediate.com

Randy Lowry

Dispute Resolution Attorney, Law Professor, Mediator

Maureen Weston

Professor of Law, and Director of the Entertainment, Media & Sports Dispute Resolution Project
Pepperdine University

Zachary Calo

Professor of Law
Touro Law, and University of Notre Dame Australia

Dr. Shaphan Roberts

Adjunct Professor
Pepperdine University

Helen Winter

Assistant Professor of Law and Practice
Pepperdine University

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Details

When

March 4, 2027 - March 6, 2027
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Where

Malibu, California
24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, California, 90263, United States

Contact

Straus Training and Events
straustrainingandevents@pepperdine.edu
310-506-6765
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