Dr. David Ross

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Biography

David Ross is a lecturer at Columbia Law School, specializing in teaching negotiation theory skills. He has previously lectured at various esteemed institutions including New York University School of Law, Cornell University School of Labor/Industrial Relations, Brooklyn Law School, and Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. Ross is a member of the National Alternative Dispute Resolution Training Faculty at Pepperdine University School of Law and has conducted training for numerous organizations such as United Airlines and the McGraw-Hill Companies. With over 20 years of experience as an active mediator, he has successfully resolved hundreds of disputes encompassing both two-party and multiparty scenarios. A recognized leader in employment mediation, he has mediated various types of employment cases, including class-action lawsuits involving allegations of harassment and discrimination. Ross has a rich background in civil litigation, having worked at the New York law firm Cravath, Swaine & Moore, and has authored several articles on alternative dispute resolution. His educational credentials include a J.D. from NYU Law School and an LL.M. from Columbia Law School, in addition to a B.A. from the University of Virginia. He also spent a year as a visiting scholar at Cambridge University in England.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

— Present

Columbia Law School • New York

Teaches negotiation theory skills and principles.

Mediator

— Present

Independent • New York

Active mediator with a focus on employment and commercial disputes.

Civil Litigator

— Present

Cravath, Swaine & Moore • New York

Handled various civil litigation cases before transitioning to mediation training.

Requirements for Columbia Law School

Bachelor Program
Requirements
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Juris Doctor (J.D.) program. While 'Department of Law' is not a formal administrative division for admissions, this entry covers the primary J.D. program.