Negotiation, mediation and arbitration are important functions within the legal system. Anyone preparing to or currently practicing law can benefit from a deeper understanding of these key areas. The Werner Institute was established in 2005, thanks to a generous gift from the family of a Creighton University alumna, Gail Werner-Robertson, and today it enables Creighton University to offer unique educational experiences for students and the legal community.
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Rachel Goedken, Director
402.280.1755
RachelGoedken@creighton.edu
The mission of the Werner Institute is to be a leading center for the study and advancement of conflict resolution with a focus on preparing the next generation of practitioners and scholars to engage differences and resolve disputes effectively, efficiently, and humanely. A valuable addition to Creighton University’s rich academic landscape, the Institute helps those in business, government, healthcare, and communities manage disputes, reduce costs of conflict, and gain from collaboration. Consistent with Creighton’s mission, the Werner Institute seeks to educate men and women who are not only proficient in conflict resolution but who are enlivened with a spirit of service and emboldened to create a more just world.
This student-run board supports the mission of the Werner Institute by bringing in unique speakers with alternative perspectives on dispute resolution. The board also partners with student societies and sponsors engaging events for students, Creighton graduates and other members of the alternative dispute workforce.