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Alternative Dispute Resolution

Jul. 9, 2021

Jeffrey Krivis in conversation with Professor Sukhsimranjit Singh of the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution

A discussion about mediating emotionally complex cases.

Jeffrey Krivis

Jeff began his mediation practice in 1989 breaking open a niche in the Southern California dispute resolution landscape. He crafted a process that sets the stage for successful resolution. Through improvising, harmonizing, and always closing, he has resolved thousands of disputes including wage and hour and consumer class actions, entertainment, mass tort, employment, business, complex insurance, product liability, and wrongful death matters. Krivis practices primarily in Southern California, San Francisco and Monterey.

Sukhsimranjit Singh

Sukhsimranjit s the Judge Danny Weinstein managing director of the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law, where he also serves as associate professor of law and practice and directs the LL.M programs. Dr. Singh oversees the institute's global outreach efforts, world-class professional training programs, and rigorous academic curriculum. His practice, teaching, and scholarship focus on cross-cultural dispute resolution, faith-based mediation, and utilizing modern theories, science and technology to devise creative solutions for global disputes.

Professor Singh: It is a privilege to have you here with us, Mr. Krivis. Please tell us about your background and what kinds of cases you handle.

Jeff Krivis: Thanks, I'm delighted to be here. I have been a lawyer for 40 years. When I started in 1980, the first 10 years of my practice were courtroom battles. In 1989 I had a big corporate client that wanted ...

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