Scheinman Institute Blog

January marked the end of Cornell ILR’s Scheinman Institute’s Labor Arbitration Development Program (LADP), a 15-month-long hybrid program enabling a new, diverse generation of arbitrators to learn from America’s leading neutrals.

The Scheinman Institute offers a new Arbitration Advocacy Certificate

Rachel Marcus reflects on her experience as an intern with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT).

The ILR School hosted a two-day ILERA conference that explored labor and the transition to electric vehicles. Organized in part by Ian Greer, Professor Harry Katz and Art Wheaton, the conference and its 35 attendees aimed to develop a global understanding of the EV shift and its consequences for workers.

On Nov. 12, 2024, Cornell ILR’s Scheinman Institute and the American Arbitration Association (AAA) examined the ‘Evolution of Workplace ADR.’

The Scheinman Institute hosted a webinar focused on practical strategies for costing out a Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The Scheinman Institute on Conflict Resolution was asked by the National Academy of Arbitrators (NAA) to conduct a survey of its members on the use of Generative AI.

New Cornell research by Alice Lee, assistant professor, shows that speaking "politely" increases the likelihood of people entering into negotiations and that people who hedge perform better in negotiations.

ILR Assistant Professor Alice Lee investigates if a seller attachment shapes which buyers “get to the table” and whom they ultimately sell to?

Tiago Gonzalez '24 reflects on his internship with the AFT.

Naveen Sharma '24 reflects upon his tenure as the Scheinman Conflict Resolution Club president and what he learned about conflict resolution from the Scheinman Institute.

Scheinman Conflict Resolution Club members Daniel Lang and Nathan Daley share their experiences in a recent sports arbitration simulation.

In this month's healthcare insights, John August discusses immigrants' right to healthcare.

Scheinman Institute Director of Healthcare and Partner Programs John August examines the trend among the nation's physicians to form unions.

John August, Scheinman Institute Director of Healthcare and Partner Programs, examines the crisis in labor relations at nursing homes.

Scheinman Institute Board Member and Instructor Richard Fincher advances workplace harmony, mentors neutrals, and leads global engaged learning programs in conflict resolution.

Scheinman Institute Welcomes New Board Members

Scheinman Institute Advisory Board member and ILR Alum Edwin Baum supports engaged learning opportunities for undergraduates including the New York City High Road initiative.    

Harry Katz, Jack Sheinkman Professor and Scheinman Institute Director, discusses recent threats to The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS).

Harry Katz, Jack Sheinkman Professor and Scheinman Institute Director, provides a summary of the recent survey of members of the National Academy of Arbitrators and the use of Artificial Intelligence. 

Harry Katz, Jack Sheinkman Professor and Scheinman Institute Director, discusses a recent Scheinman Institute/ American Arbitration Association conference which explored the use of AI workplace conflict resolution.