Thursday, October 15th, 8 am Pacific / 11 am Eastern
Our special guest this week, Hon. Daniel Weinstein (Ret.), will present on:
Mediating in Rumi's Field in the Era of AI
Mr. Weinstein will describe the Rumi construct and how he spent his 40 years of devotion to mediation, seeking entry to Rumi’s field and reaping the rewards after gaining entry. He will describe methods of getting there and then the endless possibilities that exist once you get there.
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Our presenter:
Hon. Daniel Weinstein (Ret.) is one of the nation’s preeminent mediators of complex civil disputes. He is a pioneer in the development of mediation and teaches and lectures to fellow mediators and lawyers throughout the United States.
Judge Weinstein is recognized as one of the premier mediators of complex, multi-party, high-stake cases, both in the United States and abroad. He is designated as a Star Individual - the highest possible ranking - in nationwide mediation by Chambers USA 2025 and 2026, an advancement from his prior Band 1 ranking held consistently from 2016 to 2024. He is the recipient of the 2014 International Advocate for Peace Award from the Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution, whose past honorees have included former Presidents Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton, Ambassador Richard Holbrooke, and Nobel Peace Prize winner Bishop Desmond Tutu. In January 2020, the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, presented Judge Weinstein with the Peacemaker Award, its highest honor. The award was last presented in 2013 to Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
In addition to his active mediation practice, Judge Weinstein is currently the Distinguished Mediator in Residence at Pepperdine and teaching one week every two months. Additionally, he directs the Weinstein International Foundation in its endeavors in conflict resolution and training in the Middle East, Ukraine, Rwanda, Zambia, Peru and other countries throughout the world.
Offered by Will Work For Food, founded by Natalie Armstrong-Motin, and moderated by Kimberly Best, Felicia Harris Hoss, Jeff Kichaven, Jean Lawler, and David Shraga.
This worldwide conversation will be like nothing else. Join in! Share, learn, have fun, and raise money for food banks.